Caolan McCarthy

Caolan McCarthy is a multi-faceted artist who has made a name for himself in both music and acting. He is a Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and music coach for theatre and film. He is also a classically trained actor, graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2015. He has appeared in various theatre productions from the West End to the National Theatre and can most recently be seen as Uncle Sammie in Kenneth Branagh’s Oscar-nominated film, “Belfast”.
Caolan released his long-awaited debut EP, Paper and Stone, in September 2023; six-tracks of original music showcasing his talent as a singer-songwriter and pianist. Each song reflects a different aspect of Caolan McCarthy’s musical influences with song ranging from stomping pop-rock ballads like “Selma McGlone” to introspective and melancholic country ballads like “The Day” and growling, Blues Rock belters like “Three Men Were Walking”. A gigging musician since he was 15 years old, Paper and Stone is the culmination of years of honing his craft over hundreds of gigs and finding his voice as an artist. Caolan’s acting training and lifetime of performance has fed his unquestionable gift for audience interaction and ability to develop a deep connection with his audience every night.