Fishamble: The New Play Company is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with Solas Nua, Washington DC.
Solas Nua, the only non-profit organisation in the United States dedicated exclusively to contemporary Irish arts, is proud to present the Fishamble Play Reading Series, a collection of 11 of the best plays from Fishamble.
The plays were chosen by Fishamble Artistic Director, Jim Culleton, and are produced by Solas Nua. Jim Culleton opened the play reading series on September 21st, introducing the plays he selected for the year and participating in a post-show discussion after the first reading.
Full Reading Schedule:
– Monday, September 21st 7pm: The Ash Fire by Gavin Kostick. Directed by Jason McCool, with Special Guest Fishamble Artistic Director Jim Culleton
– Monday, October 19th 7pm: Red Roses And Petrol by Joseph O’Connor. Directed by Kathleen Akerley
– Monday, November 16 7pm: From Both Hips by Mark O’Rowe. Directed by Wayne Jordan
– Monday, December 21st 7pm: The Nun’s Wood by Pat Kinevane. Directed by Julia Harman Cain
– Monday, January 18th 7pm: The Buddhist of Castleknock by Jim O’Hanlon. Directed by Bill Largess
– Monday, February 15th 7pm: A Shorts Series by Stella Feehily, Maeve Binchy, Roisin Ingle, Tara Dairman, Simon O’Gorman, Belinda McKeon, John Cronin & Michael Collins.
– Monday, March 15th 7pm: Monged by Gary Duggan. Directed by Rex Daugherty
– Monday, April 19th 7pm: Noah and the Tower Flower by Sean McLoughlin. Directed by Linda Murray
– Monday, May 17th 7pm: The Pride of Parnell Street by Sebastian Barry. Directed by Des Kennedy
– Monday, June 21st 7pm: Rank by Robert Massey. Directed by Colin Hovde
– Monday, July 19th 7pm: Strandline by Abbie Spallen. Directed by Dan Brick
Where:
Flashpoint Mead Theatre Lab, 916 G Street NW, Washington DC 20001 / Metro Center or Gallery Place/Chinatown
When:
September 2009 – July 2010: The 3rd Monday of every month at 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Tickets are free at the door.
About Solas Nua:
Solas Nua is the only non-profit organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to contemporary Irish arts. Solas Nua produces the Capital Irish Film Festival, a critically acclaimed theatre season, Irish Book Day, the DC Irish Writers Festival, visual arts exhibitions, pod-casts, hosts numerous Irish artists each year, runs a free monthly play reading series and film screening series, a book club and dozens of special events annually. Founded in 2005 by Dublin native Linda Murray (Artistic Director) and DC native Dan Brick (Producing Director), Solas Nua is a resident organization at Flashpoint.
Solas Nua presents more new Irish work than any organization in America. By partnering with companies in Ireland, Solas Nua has the relationships that bring you the best new talent in the country. In addition, their commitment to a significant component of free programming in each season ensures accessibility for everyone.
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