JOY NESBITT
Director | Writer | Musician
Premiering in the Upstairs Space of the Royal Court Theatre in London, UK, as part of their 70th Anniversary Season in 2026.
Short Film Written and Directed by Joy Nesbitt Best Comedy Winner at the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series 2025
A short film directed by Joy Nesbitt
Premiering in the Upstairs Space of the Royal Court Theatre in London, UK, as part of their 70th Anniversary Season in 2026.
UP NEXT
a World Premiere event
Commissioned by Corrib Theatre
Written by Joy Nesbitt
Directed by Holly Griffith
Stilt is a thriller that reimagines the Rumpelstiltskin myth as a modern Irish cautionary tale.
TJ is obsessed with uncovering his true birth name, which was lost when he was adopted as a child. His fixation with the Rumpelstiltskin fairytale leads him down a dark path, fueled by political extremism.
At its core, Stilt explores the power of names and how the loss or reclamation of one’s true identity affects selfhood. The play's themes are deeply intertwined with contemporary Irish life, reflecting the tension between the country’s historical and cultural legacies and the modern issues it faces.
Stilt
Corrib Theatre - Portland, OR
Nov 13 - Dec 7
PRESS
"Nesbitt leans into that moral murkiness brilliantly, bringing it into the current context of far-right ideology. [...] This play is brilliantly written – intricately woven, if you'll pardon the pun. It's intellectually complex but also operates on a raw emotional level that gets under your skin and stays there. The tonal range is remarkable, moving from genuine tenderness to moments that are legitimately frightening, and the cast navigates these shifts with skill and precision."
Review: STILT at Corrib Theatre