John Doran And Aidan Moriarty On The Stage Of The Pavillion For Duck Duck Goose, A Fishamble The New Play Company Production, Photo By Ste Murray

Encore

Where the show goes on.

Fishamble’s Encore is a pilot educational programme and an opportunity to take theatre beyond the stage and engage in interactive and educational activity for young people.

It is a developing community space for:

Those curious to learn more about Fishamble plays and performances
Educators seeking curriculum based, interactive programming
Students wishing to engage with theatre as part of their study

Encore will provide exclusive and engaging material, designed specially to accompany Fishamble productions. These resources are available to all, and for each show will include:

Digital streams of Fishamble productions
Post show discussions
Theatre maker talks and interviews
Playscripts
Education packs designed for the secondary school curriculum.

We want to encourage all our audiences to feel empowered to explore the work of Fishamble and the broader themes of our plays. Because sometimes the best part of theatre is the conversations it sparks!

If you are a teacher wishing to learn more about the Encore programme and how you can avail of digital recordings of previous Fishamble productions, please send an email to Marketing, Outreach and Engagement Manager, Allie Whelan at allie@fishamble.com.

Keep up to date with our Educational Resources – sign up to the Encore mailing list. Fees may vary regarding to the number of classes per school and students per class.

The filmed play of Duck Duck Goose and the accompanying workshops and lessons plans, are an excellent resource for Senior Cycle. Our 6th years watched the play and took part in a workshop with Fishamble. Such has been the positive feedback from staff and students, we have booked the initiative for our Transition Year, 5th year and 6th year students. The initiative compliments the English, RE, RSE and Social Education curricula.
Máire O’Higgins, Assistant Principal & Chaplain, Larkin Community College

Fishamble’s Productions as part of the Decade of Centenaries Interview

Fishamble’s Literary Manager, Gavin Kostick, interviewed two playwrights about their plays for Fishamble, as part of the Decade of Centenaries. Deirdre Kinahan speaks about Embargo and Outrage, and Colin Murphy talks about Inside the GPO and The Treaty, in a conversation that explores the playwrights’ role in understanding our history, what motivates a writer to explore the events of a century ago, and how theatre can help us understand who we are now.

The interview is filmed and edited by Nathan Snow, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media.

Available resources

The Treaty

by Colin Murphy

One hundred years ago, a small group of untested politicians left Dublin for London, to negotiate for Irish independence with one of the most formidable delegations ever put together. Find Out More

Duck Duck Goose

by Caitríona Daly

Duck, Duck, Goose follows the story of Chris Quinn, a young man who, in an attempt to help his friend, becomes deeply embroiled in a rape allegation. As the rules change, and confusion reigns supreme, Chris struggles between loyalty, love and doubt. Find Out More

Outrage

by Deirdre Kinahan

Following the story of two sisters, Outrage is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the Civil War in 1922. Find Out More

Inside the GPO

by Colin Murphy

This unprecedented documentary drama, directed by Jim Culleton, was a once-in-a-century opportunity to experience the Easter Rising, in the main hall of the GPO itself. Find Out More