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
"Corrib Theatre launches the world premiere of Stilt, a new thriller by Joy Nesbitt, at the Historic Alberta House in Portland, Oregon. [...] A suspenseful and imaginative reworking of the Rumpelstiltskin legend, Stilt transports the familiar fable into a modern Irish setting, exploring themes of manipulation, consequence, and resilience. Nesbitt, a London-based playwright originally from Dallas, Texas, brings her signature focus on Black femininity and postcolonial imagination to this striking world premiere."
"STILT By Joy Nesbitt to Have World Premiere at Corrib Theatre"