Caitlin O’Ryan

She has been commissioned by the likes of the British Heart Foundation, Refuge and Amnesty International – performing on the latter’s behalf at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Best known for her recurring role as Lizzie Wemyss in the hit TV show Outlander, her poem At What Point about the cost of being a woman in today’s society, has amassed over 18 million views online, and led to an appearance on BBC Woman’s Hour. Several of her poems have gone viral, and her work has been shared by the likes of Jameela Jamil, Natasha Bedingfield, Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist), and Sara Cox.

In 2025, Caitlin released her debut poetry collection At What Point with Burning Eye Books. She was invited to launch the book at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, where she appeared in conversation with Hollie McNish.

Most recently she has headlined spitnights at Roundhouse London.
Caitlin’s poetry is known for being vulnerable, confronting and extremely relatable.

“Caitlin’s words are as powerful on the page as they are on the stage”. – Harry Baker

“A devastatingly heartfelt, intelligent, witty and turbulent ode to female friendship, fears, hopes and dreams”. – Caitriona Balfe

“Her poetry shines a light on the painful truth of misogyny faced by women everywhere, but also the immense strength of sisterhood. Tender and truly engaging”. – CEO of Refuge