Selected Playwrights
Each year, we are blown away by the work sent to us for consideration for Scripts. This year was no different with a record-breaking 132 submissions sent to us!
We are delighted to announce the chosen four who'll be joining us for a week of mentorship and development with the team and Eugene O'Brien in July.
RÓISÍN DALY
The Waves Have Ears Too
Róisín is an emerging playwright from Co. Clare.
For the past year, she has been studying a master’s degree in dramaturgy at the University of Amsterdam, having previously completed her bachelor’s degree in English literature and drama studies at Trinity College Dublin.
During her studies, she did an internship with Fishamble: The New Play Company, working within the literary department. Her ongoing thesis research is centred around the development of new writing in Ireland, with a specific focus on platforms for playwrights and theatre makers based in rural area.
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ABOUT HER PLAY : The Waves Have Ears Too
Paddy, Jack and Conor are discussing the antics of their last night out, specifically the events that occurred between Conor and a girl in their year, Niamh O’Doherty.
Yet, questions around what really happened that night begin to arise, as the boys discover why Niamh hasn’t returned to school.
JAMES PEATY
Turn
A writer of comic books and graphic novels since 2005, James Peaty has worked for publishers including DC Comics, Titan Comics, Marvel Comics and Rebellion Publishing on titles including X-Men, Batman, Supergirl, Justice League Unlimited, Green Arrow and Doctor Who.
He created the sci-fi series Skip Tracer for legendary UK comic 2000AD and the near future thriller Diamond Dogs for the Judge Dredd Megazine. In 2020 he won ‘Graphic Novel of the Year’ at Comic Con India for his historical graphic novel, ‘Chanakya: Of Serpents & Kings’ for Campfire Graphic Novels. Since being shortlisted in 2011 for Channel 4’s highly regarded Coming Up scheme, James has continued to write graphic novels as well as writing and directing a number of award-winning short films.
ABOUT HIS PLAY : Turn
Turn is a taut and tight three hander that’s focused around tension, interpersonal dynamics and continual turns and reversals.
It follows two characters, Harry and Eliza, during one fateful evening when Jelly - Harry’s brother - comes knocking at their door. It’s not a pleasant house call and soon long buried secrets, resentments and violence rear their head.
LISA WALSH
Fanny Riot
Lisa describes herself as a working class playwright from Ballymun, Dublin.
Her monologue 'The Lift' won Best Monologue at the Underground Film Festival (2014). Her debut play, Love In The Wild (2018) was critically acclaimed and toured Ireland.
Lisa's work has been supported by the Arts Council, The Irish Writers Centre, Axis Ballymun, Dr Marina Carr and the Abbey New Writers Department.
ABOUT HER PLAY : Fanny Riot
Laura Kelly took a dreamy notion to go to a mad and beautiful book launch even though she doesn’t speak Irish, a decision that has her trapped as the Dublin Riots erupt.
She has to find a way home.
An embrace from an unexpected source lights a flame and plants a seed of strength as she rattles on through the madness in her city.
Encountering violence, confusion, chaos, a bearded clam, grief, love and ultimately hope.