Rob Murphy

​Rob Murphy is a First-Class Honours graduate of the MA in Theatre Practice at University College Dublin and the Gaiety School of Acting.

His diverse career spans theatre, comedy, and cabaret, with notable performances including the premiere of the one-man play 69 Shades of Gay at Smock Alley Theatre (Zac Productions), the role of the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz at The Helix, and Panto Dame in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Olympia Theatre (Spotlight Productions).

In 2022, he headlined and sold out his original comedy cabaret Rob Murphy Let Loose at Dublin’s iconic Vicar Street.

Rob is best known for his beloved role as “Buffy” the Panto Dame, returning for his 14th consecutive year this festive season in Cinderella at the National Stadium Panto (formerly Tivoli Theatre).

A regular presence across Irish media, he features on top radio and TV shows during the Christmas season and is a weekly contributor to Breakfast with Aidan and Venetia on Dublin’s Q102. Rob is also an Associate Artist at the Civic Theatre, where he collaborates on a range of creative projects annually.