Meet the Team

  • Gabrielle

    Gabrielle Breathnach

    FOUNDER and FACILITATOR

    I am a trained performer (Samuel Beckett Centre, TCD), and theatre-maker with a strong track record in professional production and performance.

    I have been facilitating drama workshops with a range of groups such as the Abbey Theatre Outreach Department and Davey Stockbrokers and many more for over 25 years .

    My work has always been about developing empathy, encouraging creativity and breaking down obstacles in individuals and groups.

    I would say my secret sauce is my ability to create a level playing field, making people and individuals feel comfortable and at ease, so that they may become more open, innovated and inspired.

  • Karl

    Karl Quinn

    FACILITATOR

    I will help you build your confidence and make a real impact on how you deliver your message within your business.

    My training as an actor at The Samuel Beckett in Trinity College gave me a deep technical and emotional understanding of voice, speech, and language. Alongside my acting work, I forged a career as a writer, role-player, facilitator and work regularly as a freelance continuity announcer with RTE. I have lead and designed workshops for Theatre skills for businesses in the Abbey Theatre.

    Creativity is at the core of my work as a communications coach. Helping clients to find their own authentic voice. I would describe my coaching style as playful, hands on and practical. I give clear, precise and challenging directions and am very observant -always working with you so that you can reach your potential. But most importantly, I never judge: I treat every session like rehearsals, creating a fun and safe environment where it is okay to get things wrong.

    I look forward to working with you and will help you grow in confidence, knowledge and ability. I work with individuals and groups.

  • Fiona

    Fiona Browne

    FACILITATOR

    I have been working as a voiceover artist for over 20 years and have voiced hundreds of advertising campaigns, narrated TV programmes and am the voice of a well-known financial institution!

    I am fascinated by the connection between body, voice and imagination. I believe that in developing our voices that we can find deeper and more fulfilling communication and expression as human beings.

    I trained as an actor and continue to work regularly on stage and screen. In 2003, I was introduced to the work of The Roy Hart Theatre (Malerargues, France), and regularly train there in France. My work is very much inspired by this training, and over time I have found my own approach to working with my voice using these tools and techniques which I look forward to sharing with you. I hope to empower you to embody your own true voice and communicate your message with more confidence, authenticity and clarity.

    I am delighted to bring my experience and expertise to Discovery Drama, and to be a part of this creative team. I offer sensitive and discreet coaching to individuals and groups.