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.
OPPORTUNITIES
DUETS open for applicationsBuilding on ten years of successful partnership, Fishamble: The New Play Company, Irish Theatre Institute and Dublin Fringe Festival are joining forces again for DUETS, an artist development scheme that supports theatre makers in the creation of their own tourable productions. This year, we are looking for one pair of artists to combine their skills to create a piece of theatre that can be made and experienced remotely.
Deadline 1 March 2021 |
Writing for Performance Workshop with FelispeaksFishamble is joining forces with poet, performer and playwright Felicia Olusanya (Felispeaks) to offer a Writing for Performance workshop. This playwriting workshop will consist of three sessions.The aim of the workshops is to support underrepresented voices in Irish theatre, by providing the training and tools to write for the stage.
Deadline: 7 March 2021 |
VIDEOS AND CHATS
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 LonerganFishamble 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. HigginsFishamble was delighted to receive a message from President Michael D Higgins congratulating us on our 30th year.
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