Fishville Performed By PlayActing Youth Theatre
NT Connections
When Jared walks calmly into the sea and never returns, the town of Saltwell is left shaken.
Soon after, a newcomer discovers a severed foot washed ashore and joins forces with a local girl to uncover what really happened.
Their search leads them toward a haunting myth of an underwater community, and as more people begin to feel the ocean’s strange pull, the young investigators must uncover the truth before anyone else is claimed by the depths.
Afsaneh Gray is a playwright and screenwriter published by Methuen Drama, best known for the awardwinning The Border and the acclaimed satire Octopus. Her work has been recognised by major prizes including the Bruntwood and the Women’s Prize for Playwriting.
The National Theatre’s Connections festival is a flagship celebration of youth theatre, showcasing exceptional young talent from across the UK.
Each year, the National Theatre commissions a brandnew collection of plays written specifically for young performers, pairing some of the country’s most exciting contemporary writers with the theatremakers of the future.
Once again, the Lyric Theatre is delighted to host the National Theatre Connections Festival, welcoming seven outstanding Young Theatre groups from across Ireland. Together, they bring fresh voices, bold stories, and dynamic new work to the stage in a vibrant celebration of creativity and collaboration.