A SEASON OF VERY SHORT PLAYS
Artistic Director: Jim Culleton
Premiere: Project, Dublin May 06-17 2003
Production: Set Designer: Sinead O'Hanlon, Costume Designer: Niamh Lunny, Lighting Designer: Mark Galione, Sound Designer: J.J.Vernon, Projection Designer: Ciaran McClelland
Description:
14 new writers
8 actors
6 directors
5 designers
1 theatre company
11 nights only
Comment: Full information on each play to published on this page shortly!
Press Quotes: 'a major and meritorious
undertaking…directing with easy insights and control…the performers are something
of a roll of honour, and it shows'
The Irish Times
'one of those fantastically simple ideas that work so well, you wonder
why it hasn't been done before…bold, innovative and entertaining work by
a new generation of playwrights'
Unison.ie
'an impressive evening of theatre…a novel way of showcasing new writing
and directing…Fishamble's emphasis on capturing new talents continues to
produce fascinating results'
Sunday Tribune
'how refreshing it is to spend an evening like this…an eclectic collection
of new plays written and directed by this country's emerging talent…the theatre
will never be the same again'
Dublin Daily
'The cast and directors are very strong, …' 'Simon O'Gorman's Meeting
Venus is well written, James Heaney's Awimbawey is visually arresting, Ciara
Considine's The Wedding Dance and Brian Delaney's A New Suit present engaging
narratives, and there are many nice touches in the other plays...'
Irish Theatre Magazine