Darragh Hand (born 25 August 1998) is an Irish stage and television actor. His television appearances include Heartstopper (2024) and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026). In 2023, he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his stage work.
Early life and education Darragh Hand was born on 25 August 1998 in Croydon, London, and is of Irish and Jamaican heritage.
He trained at the London College of Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in acting in 2021.
Career Hand had early television roles in episodes of crime series Grace and Silent Witness. On stage, he appeared as footballer Marcus Rashford in the play Dear England, a fictionalised account of the England football team under Gareth Southgate (Joseph Fiennes).
In April 2022 Hand appeared on stage in For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy at Royal Court Theatre in London, for which he was nominated at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards for best supporting actor. In 2024, Hand could be seen as Michael Holden in television series Heartstopper.
From February 2026, Hand could be seen as Liam, a member of the local Garda, in Netflix comedy drama series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. From March to June 2026, he has a role as Chevalier Danceny in Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre, alongside Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
Filmography +KeyDenotes upcoming work
Television Year Title Role Notes 2023 Silent Witness Kai 2 episodes 2023 Grace Leo 1 episode 2024 Heartstopper Michael Holden 4 episodes 2026 How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Liam Main cast
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2026Heartstopper ForeverMichael Holden
Selected stage credits
Year Title Role Venue Director Refs 2021 For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Sable New Diorama Theatre Ryan Calais Cameron 2022 Royal Court Theatre 2022 Bangers Clef Soho Theatre Chris Sonnex 2023 For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy Sable Apollo Theatre Ryan Calais Cameron 2023 Dear England Marcus Rashford Olivier Theatre Rupert Goold 2023-2024Prince Edward Theatre2026Les Liaisons Dangereuses Chevalier DancenyLyttelton TheatreMarianne Elliott
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2022 The Stage Debut Awards Best Performer in a Play For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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External links
Darragh Hand - 42 Management and Production Darragh Hand on Spotlight