And The Winners Are....

Best Ensemble

The standout ensemble – the heartbeat of a show.

WINNER:
Villains
by Luke Murphy and Attic Projects

London Launchpad

Co-presented by London Irish Centre and Dublin Fringe Festival with the support of Ballymore and Culture Ireland, this award offers an opportunity for exciting Irish artists to present their work in London at the new home of the English National Ballet in 2020.

WINNER:
How to Square a Circle
by Aisling Ní Cheallaigh and Ronan Brady

Outburst Queer fringe

Outburst Queer Arts Festival is Belfast's annual explosion of fierce new queer performance, film, theatre, art activism and creative ideas from all over the world. The winner of this award will be invited to bring their work to Belfast as part of the programme this November.

WINNER:
GAA MAAD!
by Áine O’Hara and Vickey Curtis

Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Little Gem

The most exciting show that’s under 60 minutes with a handsome prize: a two-week run at Bewley’s Café Theatre and €2,000 for the remount.

WINNER:
Patchwork
by Louis Deslis

Fishamble New Writing Award

Awarded to an emerging Irish (or Ireland based) writer for a new play. The award includes dramaturgical support by Fishamble: The New Play Company.

WINNER:
Collapsible
by Margaret Perry

Spirit of Wit: Moira Brady Averill award

A unique award for an artist willing to take risks and whose work defies categorisation with bold and unconventional material. In memory of Moira Brady Averill, who had the power to transform space and thought through alchemical wit. The award comes with a monetary prize and framed illustration by artist Walker Mettling.

WINNER:
Hannah Mamalis
for Symphony of Worms

First Fortnight

The winner will be invited to perform at the First Fortnight Festival in January 2020. First Fortnight’s mission is mental health awareness, challenging prejudice and ending stigma.

WINNER:
ADMIN
by Oisín McKenna

The Wilde Courage Award

Celebrating bold artistic journeys. The winner of this €1000 cash prize will be the creator of a brave, one-of a-kind project that evidences a singular artistic vision. Wilde Irish Gin supporting the courage to create.

WINNER:
Black Jam
by Fried Plantains Collective

Creative Thinking: An award from the Abbey Theatre and Dublin Fringe Festival

This award rewards an emerging artist of extraordinary promise with time, space and money to do some creative thinking. The recipient will receive €3000, workspace and scheduled meetings and support from the creative teams at the Abbey Theatre and Dublin Fringe Festival.

WINNERS:
Seón Simpson and Gina Donnelly
for Two Fingers Up

Best Design

Outstanding lighting, sound, scenic, projection, costume or overall design.

WINNER:
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
by Collapsing Horse

Lighting Design: Sarah-Jane Shiels
AV Design: Eoin Kilkenny
Composition & Sound Designer: Alma Kelliher 
Set & Prop Design: Andrew Clancy

Next Stage Wild Card

Dublin Fringe awards a bursary to enable an artist who has been part of the festival to participate in Next Stage, a development programme run by Dublin Theatre Festival in partnership with Theatre Forum.

WINNER:
Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Losing Your Body

Best Performers

Two of this year’s brightest stars!

WINNER 1:
Breffni Holohan
for Collapsible

WINNER 2:
Willie White
for The Examination

Judges’ Choice Awards

Three awards to acknowledge something that defies categorisation but must be recognised for its brilliance.

WINNER 1:
Incantation
by Maïa Nunes

WINNER 2:
Making a Mark
by Talking Shop Ensemble and Run of the Mill Theatre

WINNER 3:
We Are Lightning!
by Joseph O’Farrell and Sam Halmarack, performed by The St James’ Brass and Reed Band, Zombie Dolls, The High Hopes Choir and The Line-Up Choir

Radical Spirit Award

Co-presented by Dublin Fringe Festival and Project Arts Centre, this €5000 commissioning award is for an artist dedicated to making bold, contemporary work which embodies the radical spirit of both Dublin Fringe and Project.

WINNER:
Comfort Carnival
by Club Comfort

Best Production

WINNER:
The Examination
by Brokentalkers