Jan Hirst

SISTER ALOYSIUS

Jan trained at The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts.

Theatre credits include numerous productions for The English Theatre of Hamburg including  Margery in DON’T MISUNDERSTAND ME, Miriam in SNAKE IN THE GRASS,  Berthe in BOEING BOEING, Edna Chapman in NO DINNER FOR SINNERS, Sheila in RELATIVELY SPEAKING, Mary in CAUGHT IN THE NET, Sister Aloysius in DOUBT (All for The English Theatre of Hamburg); Mother in THE UNLOST (The Arcola); Isabella in THE SPANISH TRAGEDY (Rose Theatre); Mrs. Adams in BE MY BABY (Union Theatre);  Miss Clemson in LITTLE BOY (Cuc, Liverpool); Valentina in STARS IN THE MORNING SKY (Riverside Studios); The Minister in ONE NINETEEN (The Arcola); Susan in ABIGAIL’S PARTY, Ruth in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN (Wolverhampton Grand) Ghost of Christmas Present in A CHRISTMAS CAROL(Wimbledon Theatre/Gala Theatre, Durham);

TV and Film work include Maria in INDULGENCE, Traveller in MURDER MAPS; Old Woman in THE FOG; WPC Jenny Liddell, THE SUN POLICE FEDERATION AWARDS; Marion in THE COST OF LOVE, Dorothy in TOTAL REACTION (Indie Award of Excellence); Eileen in ACCIDENTAL HEROES (BBC1); Sarah in MY DARLING WIFE (Straight Curve Production) BAFTA Nominated; Janet in THREE MINUTE MOMENTS (All Enquiries Productions); Lady Cromwell in SECRETS OF THE DEAD (Channel 4). Various commercials include most recently featuring for BAYER, BRITISH TELECOM and O2.

Jan is absolutely delighted to have the opportunity once again to be here at The English Theatre of Hamburg.

Photo by: Nicholas Dawkes

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Brian Tynan

FATHER FLYNN

Brian trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He is originally from Ireland and is based in London. Recent theatre credits include CELEBRATE (Vault Festival/Arcola), WAITING FOR GODOT(Reading Rep), TARTUFFE (Space Theatre) and the stage version of the film SE7EN in London and Hong Kong. He made his debut for The English Theatre Hamburg in 2022 in OUTSIDE MULLINGAR and returned the same year for ROMANCE IN D.

Film credits include THE CURED, RIVERDANCE: THE ANIMATED ADVENTURE and the award-winning short film INTERLUDE.

Naomi O’Taylor

SISTER JAMES

Naomi O’Taylor trained at Schule für Schauspiel Hamburg, Identity School of Acting and William Esper Studio. She is German-Irish and made her English-language stage debut in a production of Jane Austen’s PERSUASION in 2017. Since then she has appeared in numerous TV and film projects as well as stage productions such as GASLIGHT, CALENDAR GIRLS, and PLAZA SUITE. She performed the one-woman-play IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT at Sprechwerk Theatre Hamburg. In 2022 she starred as Estella / Molly in GREAT EXPECTATIONS at the English Theatre of Hamburg.

Photo by: Saskia Aller

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Angelena O’selle

MRS. MULLER

Angelena trained at The Broxbourne School, East Herts Operatic Society and The University of Surrey: Roehampton. She is a classically trained mezzo-soprano singer and this will be her first season performing with the English Theatre of Hamburg. She has credits in Musical Theatre with roles including Adelaide Adams in ANYTHING GOES, Katie Brown in CALAMITY JANE, Tallulah in BUGSY MALONE and more recently, Deloris Van Cartier in SISTER ACT.

Angelena is also a print model and screen Actress who has been training with Immigrants the Series. THE IMMIGRANTS is a brand-new web series due to be released in the Summer of 2025- she plays a leading role of, Keisha Thomas. As well as receiving coaching by Talent Inc. UK and the online Acting school, Iampro, Angelena is working as a TRAITORS Game Show Host, delivering immersive experiences to corporate clients across the UK. She has written books on childhood trauma and its impact on relationships – she will be publishing them next year.