Here at Fishamble, we love new voices, which is why we are passionately dedicated to discovering, developing and producing new plays.

It’s hard to believe that, since Pigsback was founded in 1988 (becoming Fishamble in 1997), the Company has produced 72 new plays.

As the only theatre company in Ireland dedicated exclusively to new plays, we strive to generate new work in a variety of ways. Through a mixture of site-specific, theatre-based, and touring work, we are committed to engaging with audiences, at home and internationally, in a meaningful, exciting and, sometimes, surprising way.

Our goal at Fishamble is to provide a package of engagement, stimulation and entertainment, wrapped up in the thrill of live theatre. I hope you will share and experience our passion!

Jim Culleton, Artistic Director

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Heart-pumping Fishamble Facts and Figures:

In 2008, 16,200 people attended Fishamble  productions / readings and 65 writers took part in playwriting courses and workshops

The company employed over 60 theatre artists and practitioners during 2008. This figure will reach over 70 employees in 2009.

Following 108 successful performances during 2008, the Company looks forward to over 97 during 2009!

Mark O’Rowe, Joseph O’Connor and Marina Carr are among the 35 playwrights debuted by Fishamble

Fishamble has toured 12 productions to 9 countries to date, with lots more in the pipeline!

Fishamble runs Play Time, a year-round programme of training, dramaturgical and development projects for emerging playwrights, companies and theatre artists.

Fishamble responds to over 150 unsolicited scripts per year!

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Partnerships:

Fishamble often works in partnership with arts and non-arts organisations. Click here for our growing list of recent and current partners based in Ireland and throughout the world!

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“In order to keep vibrant, theatre requires constant transfusions of new plays. This life-providing role is fulfilled enthusiastically and with wonderful results by Fishamble. Without them, Irish theatre would be anaemic.” Brian Friel