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 On Blueberry Hill features best of friends and worst of enemies Christy (Niall Buggy) and PJ (David Ganly), who are destined to share their lives for twenty years. As the two men reflect on the hope and torment of life outside - they slowly uncover the events that have led them to their world with explosive, bittersweet consequences. On Blueberry Hill will stream from 1 - 7 Nov as part of Belfast International Arts Festival. |
Duck Duck Goose by
Caitríona Daly A new play by Caitríona Daly, Duck, Duck, Goose follows the story of Chris Quinn, a young man who, in an attempt to help his friend, becomes deeply embroiled in a rape allegation. As the rules change, and confusion reigns supreme, Chris struggles between loyalty, love and doubt 23 Sept - 23 October, premiering at the Dublin Theatre Festival before a national tour. |
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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