Róisín Whelan is an Irish choreographer and director working across theater, opera, and contemporary dance in Ireland and internationally. During the 2025-26 season, she makes her HGO debut as the associate director and choreographer for Hansel and Gretel. Her 2025 highlights include serving as the Assistant Director of Falstaff (Glyndebourne) and La Gioconda (Greek National Opera), as well as work with London’s Royal Ballet and Opera. Theater credits include The Borrowers, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Fun Home at the Gate Theatre. Opera credits include Hansel and Gretel, Eugene Onegin, and Festen (Royal Ballet and Opera); Der Freischütz and Madame Butterfly (Bregenz Festspiele); and La Gioconda (Salzburg Easter Festival). Choreographic work includes Íomhá, The Glasshouse, Man Down, and The Galaxy of Occupations. TV and film work includes Moonhaven, Sanctuary, The Tourist, and Life/Time. Whelan received the Kathleen Tattersall Leadership Award and previously performed in Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet. She holds Bachelor of Performing Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance