Fishamble is an Irish theatre company that is passionate about discovering, developing and producing new plays of national importance with a global reach, while championing the role of the playwright.
It harnesses the imaginative power of theatre to provide audiences with a diverse range of contemporary, compelling and heartfelt dramatic works, and typically supports over 50% of the writers of all new plays produced on the island of Ireland each year.
What's On
ESB & Fishamble Tiny Plays for Brighter Future Three Tiny Plays, consisting of just 600 words, have been produced as part of the Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future challenge, a partnership between ESB and Fishamble: The New Play Company. |
On Blueberry Hill by Sebastian Barry Written by Sebastian Barry and directed by Jim Culleton, On Blueberry Hill will livestream from Theaters 59E59 New York from August 3-10 and from Traverse Theatre Aug 10-16 as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe online. |
Mustard by Eva O'Connor Eva O'Connor's award winning show directed by Hildegard Ryan returns the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and will stream from Summerhall Theatre from August 16 - 22nd. |
Before by Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton, Pat Kinevane's award winning Before will be performed as part of Scripts Festival Co. Offally on August 14th. Tickets on sale now for this live event. |
Silent by Pat Kinevane Olivier winning Silent will stream from Dancebase as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe online from August 22nd - 29th. Tickets on sale for this acclaimed production written and performed by Pat Kinevane and directed by Jim Culleton. |
VIDEOS AND CHATS
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Fishamble's Literary Manager Gavin Kostick talks about ESB and Fishamble's Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future callout.
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Lighting and Set Designer of Embargo Zia Bergin-Holly talks about the inspirations and processes behind this production.
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Hear our TINY PLAYS 24/7 Playwrights talk about their pieces, and watch how Fishamble creates a brand new digital production during a global pandemic.
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With our tour of shows by Pat Kinevane on hold, Pat has teamed up with Alex Sharpe to record a duet from Before.
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30+ Years of Fishamble
Celebratory Wishes
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Sebastian Barry's
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Fishamble at 30: Playwriting for Ireland by Patrick Lonergan
Fishamble is honoured to share this essay by Patrick Lonergan, Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at NUI Galway & Burns Visiting Scholar in Irish Studies, Spring 2019, Boston College.
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A 30th Anniversary Message from President Michael D. Higgins
Fishamble was delighted to receive a message from President Michael D Higgins congratulating us on our 30th year.
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