In light of the Government announcement to move to Level 3 in Dublin for the next 3 weeks, as of midnight tonight, Fishamble would like the clarify the following:

Fishamble’s productions will reach audiences in one way or another. When physical attendance is not possible, Fishamble will endeavour to share its works digitally, and/or programme the performance for a later date.

All arts workers currently contracted by Fishamble will still be paid for any cancelled works. Fishamble, with Arts Council support, is committed to ensuring that freelance artists are financially and artistically supported.

Fishamble performances taking place today, on Fri 18 Sept, will go ahead as planned. This includes MUSTARD at the Abbey Theatre, and BEFORE at the Pavilion Theatre. Shows scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been cancelled. We will confirm details about our upcoming productions early next week. In terms of ticket refunds, please directly contact the venues or festivals where you booked. 

We would like to thank everyone who continues to work hard to create unique, special, brilliant live theatre in as safe an environment as possible. Thank you to all our artists, creative teams, technicians, audiences, Friends, supporters, funders, and partners, for making all our work possible, even in the most challenging of circumstances. And a special thank you to those who are speaking on behalf of our sector to ensure that the arts have a bright and sustainable future.

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​Pat Kinevane has won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Performer in a Visiting Production for his performance in Fishamble’s Silent, co-produced by Solas Nua, in Washington, D.C., in 2019. The virtual award ceremony was hosted by Theatre Washington on Wed 2 September, and Fishamble’s Silent is also nominated for Outstanding Visiting Production; the results for this category will be announced at the Helen Hayes finale virtual ceremony on 25th September. 
 
I am so thrilled that Pat Kinevane won this prestigious award last night in Washington DC, particularly as all the other nominees were so impressive, mostly performing in major Broadway productions that were visiting DC. Pat is a stunning performer, and a fantastic colleague and friend, working with us in Fishamble over the past 14 years on his solo plays. Thanks to the Arts Council and Culture Ireland, without which none of this would be possible, and to Rex Daugherty and Solas Nua, who produced this run of Silent in DC last year.
Jim Culleton, Fishamble Artistic Director
 
Everyone at the Arts Council rejoices at the news of Pat Kinevane’s success. I still have a powerful and visceral memory of seeingSilent when it toured to the Mick Lally Theatre in Galway Arts Festival several years ago. Pat’s successes are richly deserved and we applaud Fishamble for bringing his brilliant work to the world.
Maureen Kennelly, Director, Arts Council 
 
Culture Ireland is delighted that Pat Kinevane has been awarded this special recognition for Silent. Pat is a truly special performer, Silent is a show which has made a lasting impact on audiences worldwide and Culture Ireland is proud to support the global performances of this outstanding artist.
Christine Sisk, Director, Culture Ireland
 
Silent is the touching and challenging story of homeless McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all – including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino. First produced in 2011 by Fishamble, and directed by Jim Culleton, Silent has gone on to win an Olivier Award, a Scotsman Fringe First Award, a Herald Angel Award, and Argus Angel Award. Fishamble has toured this play to over 15 countries with the support of Culture Ireland. ​
 
Fishamble produced Pat Kinevane’s first play The Nun’s Wood in 1998, followed by his second play The Plains of Enna in 1999. Fishamble is very proud to have commissioned, developed, and produced three solo plays written and performed by Pat, which continue to tour extensively. They are Forgotten (since 2006), Silent (since 2011) Underneath (since 2014), and Before (Since 2018), all directed by Jim Culleton. 
 
Fishamble is currently touring plays by Pat Kinevane to socially-distanced audiences in theatres around Ireland. Dublin audiences will be able to see Silent at axis, Ballymun, on 27 November, along with his other solo plays by Fishamble.