https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/photography daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1533593804928-5CHVU0N7YL2USIYH726R/In+Clouds+Print-45.jpg home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1633288273639-ZHM3OULISJ5JQ95KKL2S/image-asset.jpeg home - After Love for the Galway International Arts Festival 2021 Image by Declan Colohan https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/theatre daily 0.75 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/e4e5ea7f-6ef8-4464-9bb8-b9763bbd0a73/Ewa+Figaszewska.jpg theatre - Make it stand out Where We Bury The Bones - Dumbworld - Kilkenny Arts Festival 2025 - shot by Ewa Figaszewska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/b1c6e5f1-6eeb-4287-96f4-26812cedf03f/WhatsApp+Image+2023-10-06+at+20.57.34.jpeg theatre - Make it stand out tempesta by Deirdre Kinahan for Glass Mask Theatre 2023. Directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull with music by Steve Wickham. Image by Barry Cronin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/bf4c296b-e0f1-4ea8-ad26-935565150ae5/Crossing+Skin+%28Junk+Ensemble%29+warrior+low+res+-+Luca+Truffarelli.jpg theatre - Make it stand out crossing skin by junk ensemble for the cairde arts festival 2022. Directed by Megan and Jessica Kennedy, costumes and set by Sabine Dargent. Image by Luca Trufarelli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/70948918-57f2-43ca-940a-069c4ded392f/NRIX2qJA.jpg theatre - Make it stand out william tell for Irish National Opera + Nouvel Opera Fribourg. Directed by Julien Chavaz. Set by Jamie Vartan. Costumes by Severine Besson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1573419321670-PE5UG061W1E999SXX5WO/66710090_2105959109696511_8376646593390051328_o.jpg theatre least like the other for Galway International Arts Festival 2019 and for the Royal Opera House 2023. Directed by Netia Jones for Irish National Opera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534022081016-YF2AO6KLB4EW226SN0M3/Screen+Shot+2018-08-11+at+22.13.49.png theatre orfeo ed eurydice Emma Martin / Irish National Opera / Galway International Arts Festival 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1560338942973-NFZFCY47YRUXSSSJD0CY/Screenshot+2019-06-12+at+12.28.20.png theatre a different wolf for the Cork Midsummer Festival 2019. Created by Junk Ensemble in collaboration with Dumb World NI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534449644224-X5R797ZN9DXLIJVPPYH7/39090160_10156232708243301_3578618604167364608_o.jpg theatre the bystander Stephanie was one four performers in Junk Ensemble’s The Bystander for Dublin Theatre Festival 2018. The Bystander was performed in the Axis Ballymun, the Mermaid Arts Centre in Dun Laoghaire and the Project Arts Centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534021826388-HNXS9JXGJR5QRITQCIUG/Screen+Shot+2018-08-11+at+22.03.55.png theatre girl song Stephanie was one of four performers in Emma Martin’s Girl Song for the Dublin Theatre Festival 2017. Girl Song enjoyed a sold out run in the Festival and went on to be performed at the Noorderzon Festival in Groningen, the Netherlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/615a6b1e-21b5-4ff8-893a-9d239299b3e7/17-GT-006+Redshoes+Poster+Final+SMALL.jpg theatre the red shoes Stephanie played the lead role of Karen in Selina Cartmell's production of The Red Shoes for the Gate Theatre in Dublin over Christmas of 2017. The Red Shoes was choreographed by Liz Roche. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429877241-7UJTHH71F0YSK3WF0BHC/Screen+Shot+2018-08-13+at+22.34.02.png theatre space for the liberty muse Stephanie was one of four dancers for Jess Dessner's Space for the Liberty Muse for the Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534430035920-239VS0PL7DP84ENJHJFR/1380735_10202196570982793_1413559237_n.jpg theatre step up Marguerite Donlon /John Scott / Irish World Academy of Music and Dance 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534430017789-QA3I7XZ4822DTUS89WQB/378558_4874644511030_827454083_n.jpg theatre the raven; een requiem Daria Bukvic / Frascat Theatre, Amsterdam 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429943654-XXQ4C8E26RRBD06GSU54/479717_10200730608934658_531317356_n.jpg theatre slings and arrows Theo Clinkard / Judith Sibley / Chrysalis Dance 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429971051-TDGXR0QGU5X68BW42QWZ/1381513_10202197444364627_1770348431_n.jpg theatre an opus for seven generators Osnat Kelner + Ariel Cohen / The Trilogy Project 2012 / Grand Theatre, Groningen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534432177253-PYF6IUT9GEXKD43TOBU6/Screen+Shot+2018-08-16+at+16.07.57.png theatre windows in progress Protein Dance / Royal Opera House / Ignite Festival 2015 / Luca Silvestrini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429994718-2A6ET522Z9XPBJWVM7VF/11351380_10206755314228525_7664410408727296280_n.jpg theatre the reason i jump Suzannah McCreight / Evolve / The Mac, Belfast 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429921538-YOTF2G4OUP19IF9RFJDS/10440946_10203894142901030_5244233423388023034_n.jpg theatre a darker shade of fado Stephanie was one of the lead performers in Nuno Silva's 'A Darker Shade of Fado' which was created and went on a national tour of England in 2014. 'A Darker Shade of Fado' as well as it's sister show 'Soul of Fado' continued to be performed until 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534458197634-67Q3FUDGH4OASBMVGC8Z/Screen+Shot+2018-08-16+at+23.20.41.png theatre museum of the future Icon Dance / British Museums / 2014 https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/making-2 daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/79619d7e-6f16-44e6-bbbd-da947d98af3f/Carolyn+Dobbin+%28Mary%29+and+female+chorus+in+Irish+National+Opera%E2%80%99s+The+Flying+Dutchman1_Photo_Patrick+Redmond+%281%29.jpg choreography - Make it stand out flying dutchman Stephanie was choreographer on Rachel Hewer’s production for Irish National Opera 2025. Image by Patrick Redmond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/2bb6c025-2e0f-4bc1-bce9-113269a792ee/Matthew+Malone%2C+Emer+Dinneen%2C+Fiona+Bell+in+A+Misanthrope+by+Matt+Minnicino+%28after+Molie%CC%80re%29+Concept+by+Molly+O%27Cathain+and+Marc+Atkinson+Borrull+photo+Ros+Kavanagh.jpg choreography - Make it stand out a misanthrope Stephanie was the movement director on Sugarglass Theatre/Once Off Production’s A Misanthrope for Smock Alley Theatre 2025. Photo by Ros Kavanagh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/184e0801-eebc-439f-b986-aa046ea72c3f/Anna+Devin+%28Fiordiligi%29+and+Sharon+Carty+%28Dorabella%29+INO+Cosi%CC%80+fan+tutte_RuthMedjber.jpg choreography - Make it stand out cosi fan tutti Directed by Polly Graham for Irish National Opera 2023. Stephanie was Assistant Director under Associate Director Davey Kelleher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1633288108912-TIV7EBW5ZV9Z01FU5LTH/GIAF-after%2Blove%2BNUIG-12.jpg choreography - after love after love Stephanie’s first full-length show premiered at the Galway International Arts Festival 2021. Stephanie was choreographer and director, it was directed by Laura Sheeran with music by Anna Mullarkey and Adrian Hart. After Love was based on the poetry of Dani Gill. Featuring Lewis Wikins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1611593848058-0MBI7FJX6B5YHCPAAWEF/131306663_10224209004279868_7110967281173448501_o.jpg choreography dust Stephanie made her opera directing debut in 2020; with Benedict Schlepper Connolly’s Dust for Irish National Opera. Dust was performed by Michelle O’Rourke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1573418451609-KLK8CYVA1VDLV6WZ0Q7D/image-asset.jpeg choreography witches Stephanie choreographed and danced in Dani Gill’s production of Mirrors as part of the International Literary Festival Dublin 2019. Witches was one half of a show that endeavoured to bring the poetry and short stories of Nicole Flattery and Jessica Traynor to the stage. Witches is looking to tour in 2020 and featured voice over by Olwen Fouéré and lights and visuals by Laura Sheeran. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534015626985-9RNVVPO1JR99TVD6PGYU/In+Clouds+production+shots-9+copy.jpg choreography in clouds Stephanie was one of the lead performers and choreographer of Peter Power's inter disciplinary work 'In Clouds' for the Cork Midsummer Festival 2018. In Clouds was composed by Peter Power and Michael Gallen, performed by Stephanie Dufresne and Tonnta, lit by Sara Jane Shiels with visuals by Dave Mahuna and text by Sara Baume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534017885748-GZOW3F3G4660WCJPRPXP/13403930_10209561687946114_3436027674518842636_o+%287%29.jpg choreography changeling Stephanie was one of the lead performers and choreographer of Peter Power's inter disciplinary work 'In Clouds' for the Cork Midsummer Festival 2018. In Clouds was composed by Peter Power and Michael Gallen, performed by Stephanie Dufresne and Tonnta, lit by Sara Jane Shiels with visuals by Dave Mahuna and text by Sara Baume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429701797-IX6Z2A3UD9IJ32WRCGZA/Screen+Shot+2018-08-16+at+14.57.16.png choreography nesting doll In September of 2017, Stephanie choreographed a solo performance to composer Sam Perkin's piece 'Nesting Doll'. The solo was performed at the launch of Music for Galway's 2017/2018 programme, accompanied live by Finghin Collins. Nesting Doll dealt with themes of lineage, heritage and identity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534429736138-806HPBZ3BYFM5P28D3QP/Screen+Shot+2018-08-16+at+15.12.49.png choreography like a lap dance that no one asked for Stephanie received an Arts Council Bursary in 2016 and a Dance Ireland Mentored Residency in 2015 to research a solo under the guidance of Leonie McDonagh and Marguerite Donlon. That solo became 'Like A Lap Dance That No One Asked For' and was performed in the University of Limerick, at Dance Ireland and as part of Galway Culture Night. ‘Like A Lap Dance’ is a performative and comedic expression of the eternal conflict of the artist. https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/about daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534980711582-P035OSTK8ICTYYM6TU39/Screen+Shot+2018-08-22+at+23.55.46.png about https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/contact daily 0.75 2023-02-14 https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/new-page daily 0.75 2026-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/5b2258c1-9ad5-4989-9af2-8cad97045f77/DGWICFY.jpg film - Make it stand out don’t go where I can’t find you 2022 rioghnach ni ghrioghair / samson films / in the role of Freya / dublin international film festival 2022 and cork film festival 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/b7c43e0b-1b0b-4669-83bf-3cbc1ffe2a44/Ar+Ais+Aris+-+Bru+Theatre+by+Julia+Dunin+Photography-139.jpg film - Make it stand out ar ais aris 2022 brú theatre / james riordan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/d8668fb2-1993-40e4-a798-9b4906aae148/Screenshot+2026-02-25+at+14.26.05.png film - Make it stand out hurtless 2022 Dean Lewis / James Fitzgerald / Carbonated Comet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/171af5d7-92fe-498c-8429-36fc8963591d/PHOTO-2022-01-17-22-58-03.jpg film - Make it stand out ulysses’ journey 2022 ed bennett / laura sheeran / contemporary music collective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/bc0eb78b-588e-470f-8011-8310581f322f/Opening+Night+Video+%2B+Titles.00_02_52_05.Still001.png film - Make it stand out living canvas for tropical fruit warehouse 2021 kevin freeney / lewis byrne + algorithm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1615220716761-9Z00UW69VUT9U2SC2MTT/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-26%2Bat%2B07.22.55.jpg film life got a new haircut 2021 junior brother / ayla amano / evan barry / feel good lost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1615220766889-9F3O40SZINUWWUE9DEHH/Woods-ET-IMG_1490.jpg film Ériú’s Threshold 2021 mia mullarkey / body and soul / mary hickson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1615220743643-2XVKAZWOEG9IA29YMIU8/127278201_3832084533481092_1734119828716757985_o.jpg film never gonna love again 2020 loah / albert hooi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1581442624581-IZFYB6W272W88YA4RLGR/8.png film hasta la vista 2020 laragh mcCann / albert hooi premiered as part of Cork Film Festival 2019. hasta la vista can be seen as part of the Dublin International Film Festival on March 3rd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/4403b358-85a2-493e-9c53-12ff5b6db5b7/Screenshot+2022-01-31+at+12.16.23.png film - Make it stand out why wait 2019 lilla vargen / tj o’grady peyton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1547744116985-WF8MF0MGBQ0SKDNH6JMI/Screenshot+2019-01-17+at+16.54.37.png film as light between our bodies moves 2019 laura sheeran / stephen james smith / national gallery of ireland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534199985024-JTUS9V6D0N8T4494DBXC/Screen+Shot+2018-08-13+at+23.38.49.png film as an nos 2018 laura sheeran / crash ensemble / donnchadh dennehy / dog day media / bilbo cummings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534200445006-9GO0YDZQOKDQ5D8OWBAV/Screen+Shot+2018-08-13+at+23.46.05.png film find me 2017 galia arad / laura sheeran / bilbo cummings / dog day media / levis' bar, west cork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534431262385-ZSGY4JZ1HS4PNQ05891K/image-asset.png film my body, my choice 2017 laragh mcCann / martin osborne + albert hooi / gumbo films / keelin coyle / not another agency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1537997764983-5H5JYV88LHSJ16TBMD9S/Screen+Shot+2018-03-06+at+13.33.50.png film I was never young but i’m not yet old 2017 gemma dunleavy / laragh mcCann / albert hooi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534456619923-R40CZ1MHY3S9X0P2LDA8/17492576_10155002568214002_8348315393909782912_o+%281%29.jpg film blue fantasia 2017 edel meade / devi anna / ed murphy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534200114775-MASWOEL0CJO623QZ4C0X/image-asset.png film reborn 2016 talos / brendan canty / feel good lost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1534200295169-1EVDWWIFS56EKU935VXI/Screen+Shot+2018-08-13+at+23.43.46.png film should not roam 2015 join me in the pines / laura sheeran https://www.stephaniedufresne.org/next-up daily 0.75 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/1bfdeac2-4ba0-4d0a-8c34-34e99f649731/where+we+bury+the+bones.webp next up - Make it stand out Where we Bury the Bones by Dumbworld is coming to the Lyric Theatre Belfast in March 2026. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b1e575d4cde7a1381f0986d/0cfbfd4f-3e86-4fc3-8a12-cb04e5e8b76d/QT-2.jpg next up - Make it stand out Image: Saoirse Sexton Photography