Mike Aherne

Thanks for taking a look at my website. I've had a fantastic 2011. I just finished at the National Theatre, where I was working on Bijan Shebani's revival of 'The Kitchen'. Before that, I was touring a new play with Eastern Angles, 'Up Out O' The Sea', in which I played a crusty Suffolk fisherman called Dolphie. Reviews for this included Libby Purves in The Times, "Dolphie (Mike Aherne) is terrific, conjuring up a real sense of coast, community lifeboat-crew, resisting impertinent journalism with "a man should be the guardian of his own story". The Stage said, "The confident, naturalistic stage presence of Mike Aherne..gives the production.. ballast..." The Eastern Daily Press said "An excellent cast bring out the pathos and humour of a community united in loss - Mike Aherne is excellent.." The Public Reviews said, "Mike Aherne... managed to make the grumpy old fisherman both believable and sympathetic." Ipswich24 said, "Salty sea dog Dolphie is a true Suffolk coastal fisherman, with secrets of his own. Mike Aherne's wonderful performance draws you into the emotions of the old man who lived through the tragedy and has been haunted by the memories." Naturally, paid work has to take precedence but I am always open to collaboration on projects. Please see the my files link for examples of my film and audio work. Mike Aherne