Fishamble is an Irish theatre company that discovers, develops and produces new plays of national importance with a global reach.
It has toured its productions to audiences throughout Ireland, and to 21 other countries. It champions the role of the playwright, typically supporting over 50% of the writers of all new plays produced on the island of Ireland each year. Fishamble has received many awards in Ireland and internationally, including an Olivier Award.
“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.
I wish you every success as you continue to nurture new and emerging talent, and to introduce another generation of theatre goers to truly innovative drama, theatre and performance. “President Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland
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Our Supporters
Thank you to all of our fabulous funders and friends for their invaluable support.
Funders
Fishamble: The New Play Company is supported by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council. Our international touring is supported by Culture Ireland.
Friends of Fishamble
Alan Ashe, ATM Accounting Services, Tania Banotti, Dearbhail & Michael Bermingham, Doireann Ní Bhriain, Colette and Barry Breen, John Butler, Betsy Carroll, Breda Cashe, Maura Connolly, Jackie Cronin, Finola Earley, John & Yvonne Healy, Nancy E. Jones, Geoffrey & Jane Keating, Stephen and Susan Lambert, Damian Lane, Angus Laverty, Patrick Lonergan, Sheelagh Malin, Monica McInerney, Ger McNaughton, Anne McQuillan, Mary Monks Hatch, Liz Morrin, Pat Moylan, Dympna Murray, Liz Nugent and Richard McCullough, Ronan Nulty, Lisney, PwC, Tom O’Connor, Siobhan O’Leary, Andrew and Delyth Parkes, Judy Regan, Jennifer Russell, Eileen Ryan, Catherine Santoro, Brian Singleton, William Smith, Mary Stephenson, and John Tierney.
We also thank all those who contributed generously and wish to remain anonymous.
Your Support Matters
As a charity, Fishamble relies on public support and the generosity of our Friends and Sponsors to keep creating and supporting new plays in Ireland. The best ways you can help us are with a donation today, or by becoming a friend.