Fishamble: The New Play Company

Fishamble is an Irish theatre company dedicated to discovering, developing and producing new Irish writing for the stage. From touring productions across the globe to bringing theatre into DEIS schools across Dublin, they champion the role of the playwright and believe that every story deserves to be told. Fishamble is helping to amplify Irish voices, break down barriers to participation and bring powerful Irish stories to audiences around the world.

Fishamble are Cultural & Heritage Legends for their fearless and innovative use of theatre as a tool for social inclusion. Judges were moved by their work with some of Dublin's most diverse and disadvantaged young people, using storytelling as a restorative practice to rebuild trust and confidence in a community fractured by division.

In creating safe spaces where young people from over 35 different cultures found the courage to speak, many for the very first time, Fishamble proved that theatre can do far more than entertain. They are a truly legendary force for good.