Eva Birthistle: Irish actor and filmmaker takes a new direction

From enjoying success in front of the camera to earning plaudits behind it, Eva Birthistle talks life and career with Esther McCarthy
Eva Birthistle: Irish actor and filmmaker takes a new direction

Eva Birthistle: "I had known for a long time that I wanted to direct film. I’ve just been mad about film, a total nerd about it, for a very long time." Pic: Pip/@bypip

She is a star of the witty and bingeworthy hit show that’s gone global.

Playing middle sister Ursula in Sharon Horgan’s pitch-black Irish comedy Bad Sisters marks Eva Birthistle’s latest acting role. But the Bray actress has long harboured a desire to direct, with her first feature film coming to our screens soon.

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