Ireland’s leading new writing company.
The Stage
Fishamble is an Irish theatre company that is passionate about discovering, developing and producing new plays.
Formed in 1988, it is named after the Playhouse on Dublin’s Fishamble Street which, in the 1780s, became the first theatre to commission and produce plays by Irish writers.
Formed in 1988, it is named after the Playhouse on Dublin’s Fishamble Street which, in the 1780s, became the first theatre to commission and produce plays by Irish writers.
A truly alive company like Fishamble puts electricity into the National grid of dreams.
Sebastian Barry
Fishamble believes that vibrant theatre stands at the centre of a vibrant civic society. It harnesses the imaginative power of theatre to provide audiences with a diverse range of contemporary, compelling and heartfelt dramatic works.
a global brand with international theatrical presence.
The Irish Times
Fishamble thinks nationally and reaches globally. It works collaboratively with networks of artists, communities, and organisations, to achieve the maximum possible life for its plays. For instance, over 30 Fishamble playscripts have been published.
Fishamble has toured its productions to audiences throughout Ireland, and to 19 other countries. It typically produces over 200 performances annually, from the Aran Islands to Auckland, Ballymun to Brisbane, Clonmel to Cleveland.
Fishamble has toured its productions to audiences throughout Ireland, and to 19 other countries. It typically produces over 200 performances annually, from the Aran Islands to Auckland, Ballymun to Brisbane, Clonmel to Cleveland.
forward-thinking Fishamble.
New York Times
Fishamble champions the role of the playwright, through its productions, and wide range of artist supports and development initiatives. It works with over 50% of the writers of all new plays produced on the island of Ireland each year.
excellent Fishamble… Ireland’s terrific Fishamble.
The Guardian
Fishamble has received many awards in Ireland and internationally, including an Olivier Award, won jointly with Pat Kinevane. Its living archive is at the National Library of Ireland.
The Dublin-based Fishamble company is only rarely in New York, and when they are, you’ve got to go.
Time Out New York
Jim Culleton’s work with new playwrights at Fishamble has detonated a controlled explosion of fresh talent. We would all be very much poorer without the stories Fishamble have to tell. |
During the three decades since your establishment you have received acclaim at home and on the international stage, garnering many prestigious awards. You have also staged many brave and groundbreaking plays which have challenged, surprised and delighted audiences around the world. As you look back over thirty years of artistic endeavor you have much to regard with pride. Fishamble is to be congratulated on bringing original material to the public. It is ploughing a risky furrow to produce fresh, innovative and modern Irish writing for the theatre. I wish the company continuing success. |
Fishamble is funded by the Arts Council, Dublin City Council, and Culture Ireland.
