Billy Roche Author

Billy Roche was born and lives in Wexford, Ireland. He began his career as a singer and musician before turning to acting and writing. He is the author of numerous plays including The Wexford Trilogy: A Handful of Stars (John Whiting Award, Plays and Players Award Best Play, Thames Television Award), Poor Beast in the Rain (George Devine Award), Belfry (Charrington Fringe Award Best Play, Time Out Theatre Award), Amphibians, and The Cavalcaders, as well as a novel, Tumbling Down, and a collection of short stories entitled Tales From Rainwater Pond. His work in film includes the screenplay for Trojan Eddie, starring Richard Harris and Stephen Rea.