Tiny plays make a big impact

Mary Murray tells Pádraic Killeen about Fishamble’s latest short form project

WHEN Fishamble – The New Theatre Company made a public call for submissions of “tiny plays” in 2011 they were surprised at the volume of response.

With over 1,700 submissions the Dublin-based company resolved to stage two shows featuring the best 50 shorts, including a number the company had commissioned by established writers such as Joseph O’Connor, Dermot Bolger, Maeve Binchy, and Colum McCann.