Nora Kelly Lester is an award winning clown and theatre artist with over 10 years experience working as a writer, director, improviser and performer in the industry.

Originally from Dublin she spends her time collaborating and making new works, touring existing shows and delivering clowning and improvisation workshops to both artists and non artists.

She recently wrote and starred in her critically acclaimed solo comedy clown show ‘Bunny Bunny’ described as:

‘One of the stand out performances of 2024’
★★★★★
The Reviews Hub

“Masterful Clowning”
★★★★
Everything Theatre

‘A rollicking comedy that never forgets its endearing heart’
★★★★
London Pub Theatres Magazine

Services

Workshops

Unleash your inner clown and learn how to connect with audiences and discover play.

Writing

Experienced playwright offering support in writing, dramaturgy and script development.

Directing

Versatile director with extensive experience directing work across a wide range of genres from new writing to Shakespeare to absurd physical comedy performance.

Voiceover

radio, film, film,animation, commercials, video games and audio books.

Nora is open to collaborations on exciting new projects as a director, writer, script doctor, performer, clown and voice over artist. If you have a project you would like to discuss with her don’t hesitate get in contact