About | Jessmcdonagh

'She was my favourite of the night, captivated by every word'
- The Frog and Bucket, Manchester

'A mesmerizing performance; the way she looked, spoke and moved were priceless.'
- NorthWestEnd Review

'McDonagh’s ability to change character and accent at the drop of a hat was something to behold.'
- NorthWestEnd Review

Jessica McDonagh

(mac-don-ah)

Winner of one of Pontins 'undesirable' Irish surnames 2021

Actor & Writer hailing from Teesside.

I have been told I photograph tall, 5ft 6 to be exact.

I birthed 'Every Egg A Bird Theatre' in 2016.

I unintentionally pick up the accents that I am around a lot. I promise I am not taking the piss.

Jan 2026 - Performed and showcased my original TV Comedy Pilot at ARC theatre as part of New Writing North's Script Lab supported by Channel 4 Skills and the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

Shortlisted for Tees Valley Artist of the Year 2025
Can be seen in ITVX comedy/drama Significant Other
Quarterfinalist for the Female Pilot Club 2025 comedy initiative with BBC Comedy

Support by North East Screen and North East Comedy Hot House.

'She was my favourite of the night, captivated by every word' - The Frog and Bucket, Manchester

'A mesmerizing performance; the way she looked, spoke and moved were priceless.' - NorthWestEnd Review

'McDonagh’s ability to change character and accent at the drop of a hat was something to behold.' - NorthWestEnd Review

'She was my favourite of the night, captivated by every word'
- The Frog and Bucket, Manchester

'A mesmerizing performance; the way she looked, spoke and moved were priceless.'
- NorthWestEnd Review

'McDonagh’s ability to change character and accent at the drop of a hat was something to behold.'
- NorthWestEnd Review