Fermoy man to share CEO duties at Cork's Everyman theatre

Fermoy native Brian Fenton has been appointed executive director and co-chief executive of The Everyman in Cork.

He will team up with artistic director and fellow co-CEO Des Kennedy to shape the leadership of the theatre. Mr Fenton joins The Everyman from Druid in Galway, where he has spent the past seven years as producer.

He also worked in the producing office of The Old Vic Theatre, in London. Mr Fenton has produced new plays, new musicals, children’s theatre, and transferred award winning shows to the West End and Broadway.

Honoured

Mr Fenton said: “I’m really honoured to be joining the team at The Everyman, and particularly excited to be working alongside Des Kennedy to lead The Everyman in the next stage of its extraordinary history.

“As a young person growing up in Cork, The Everyman was always a magical place. It lit the spark for me to imagine having a career in the arts.

“Having been away from Cork now for almost 15 years, working as a theatre producer at The Old Vic in London, and in more recent years at Druid in Galway, it’s a huge privilege to come home to Cork to take up this role at one of Ireland’s busiest and most-loved cultural venues.”

Transformative 

Chair of the board, Carla Manning, added: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Fenton as The Everyman’s new executive director and co-CEO. His arrival marks a transformative moment in our journey, as we continue to evolve and deepen our impact."

“With a proven track record of visionary leadership, Brian brings a rich professional history that will inspire innovation, strengthen collaboration, and champion artistic excellence. We are confident that, under his guidance, The Everyman will enter an exciting new chapter, one defined by bold ambition, creative growth, and meaningful engagement with our community and audiences.”