Fishamble Theatre Company
Celebrating 20 years in 2008, Fishamble is one of Ireland's most dynamic theatre comanies and is dedicated to the discovery, development and production of new dramatic works for the Irish and international stage. As well as developing and commissioning a range of innovative new writing, Fishamble provides training initiatives to serve artists’ needs, such as playwriting courses.
Touring, both nationally and internationally, and exploring new methods of engaging with theatre are particular focuses of the company.
Upcoming Productions:
Fishamble: The New Play Company is pleased to announce the revival of two hugely successful Fishamble shows this July and August.
FORGOTTEN by Pat Kinevane has been performed in venues around Ireland, the UK, Europe and in New York for over three years and, this July, visits Donegal and Kildare for the first time.
Pat Kinevane in 'Forgotten'
Photo: Ger Blanche
Monday, 13th July, 8.30pm: Holy Trinity Hall, Dunfanaghy, Donegal
Tuesday, 14th July, 8.30pm: Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, Donegal
Booking: 074 9120777 or www.eaf.ie Tickets: €15 / €12
Friday, 25th July, 8pm: Riverbank Theatre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Booking: 045 448327 or www.riverbank.ie Tickets: €18 / €15
Fishamble: The New Play Company is pleased to announce the revival of two hugely successful Fishamble shows this July and August.
THE PRIDE OF PARNELL STREET, the award-winning play by Sebastian Barry, will return to the Irish stage in August for six performances only at the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, before embarking on a five-week run in New York.
Aidan Kelly and Mary Murray in 'The Pride of Parnell Street'
Starring Mary Murray and Aidan Kelly, and directed by Jim Culleton, THE PRIDE OF PARNELL STREET will travel to 59E59 Theatre in New York in September as part of the 1st Irish 2009 Festival, and the performances at the Civic Theatre will be the only Irish dates for 2009.
Civic Theatre, Tallaght:
8pm, 22nd August (preview), 24th – 28th August
Booking: 01 4627477 or www.civictheatre.ie
Tickets: €22 / €18 (conc.) / €12 (preview)
59E59 Theatre, New York:
1st September – 4th October (no performances on Mondays)
Times: Tue 7:15pm, Wed-Fri 8:15pm, Sat 2:15pm & 8:15pm, Sun 3:15pm & 7:15pm
Booking: 001 212 753-5959
Tickets: $35
AUTUMN / WINTER PLAYWRITING COURSES:
Fishamble continues its dedication to developing new Irish writing, with an intensive October Bank Holiday and a 9-week evening course.
OCTOBER BANK HOLIDAY COURSE:
24th – 26th October, 10am – 5pm, including a theatre outing on the Saturday evening.
Course number is limited to 10. Course fee is €200.
9 WEEK EVENING COURSE:
Each Thursday from 15th October – 10th December, 7pm – 10pm.
Course number is limited to 10. Course fee is €300.
To secure a place on either of these courses or for more information, please contact us on info@fishamble.com or call Gavin on 01 6704018.
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