Celebration of Down Syndrome Day at Cork theatre

ALL the talent of CADA can be seen this week at the Cork Arts Theatre, but tonight’s show is extra special, with a celebration of World Down Syndrome Day.

The big production of Unmasked ’24 will include students with Down Syndrome, saluting all those who face challenges in performance.

“We have set up an ambitious and inclusive theatre company locally for people with a learning disability,” explains director Catherine Mahon-Buckley, “where every member is equally valued.

Our production has fantastic performers with great talent, ability, and personality.

Go along and cheer the talents of CADA’s young performers! 021 450 5624 or www.corkartstheatre.com

Sandy Kelly is at the Everyman tomorrow night on her Leaving It All Behind tour, with special guests Ashley Campbell, Thor Jensen and Niall McCabe.

Neil Delamere’s show on Saturday night, Neil By Mouth, is already sold out, but they have arranged an additional date on May 31.

Sunday night is a big one for country music fans, as multi award-winning show The Legends of American Country returns for another night of toe-tapping nostalgia.

Wednesday next week brings The Greatest Magician, featuring James Phelan in the sell-out show originally directed by the late Paul Daniels. An amazing display that will have you struggling to believe what you see! All shows start 8pm.

Call 021 450 1673 or see www.everymancork.com

Tomorrow night at the Opera House, Paul McCarthy’s Hello My Friend offers an exploration of life-changing motivational tools that, he claims, will ignite your passion, redefine your purpose, and propel you towards unprecedented heights of personal growth. It’s not just a show, he says, it’s a catalyst for transformation. Unsurprisingly, tickets are selling fast!

Next Thursday, one for fans of the most mysterious Beatle, George Harrison, with There’s Something About George, written by Jon Fellowes and featuring Daniel Taylor. Call 021 427 0022 or see www.corkoperahouse.ie

A rather special exhibition is coming up at Sirius Arts Centre from Easter weekend, March 30, to May 25. Artist Sarah Browne will present her latest body of work, the film Buttercup, with an installation and associated events.

Buttercup is a multi-layered film in the form of a poem that focuses on a particular photograph of a child, pictured on a farm with her father and her pet cow, and explores the relationships between human and bovine behaviour, naming, domestication and wildness. It is made in close collaboration with audio describer Elaine Lillian Joseph and composer David Donohoe, and in consultation with a forum of blind and visually-impaired people.

This exhibition, says director Miguel Amado, highlights the role of a gallery in fostering productive relationships with artists.

Buttercup runs Mar 30-May 25, Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 5pm. Free entry. See www.siriusartscentre.ie for more info.

Exciting news from the Opera House concerning the return of The Cork Proms, the popular orchestra festival that brings together some of Cork and Ireland’s finest musicians and performers to celebrate both contemporary and classical music.

Taking place in conjunction with the Midsummer Festival in June, it will include Heyday, A Mixtape Of Irish Rock on June 12/13, New World Symphony & Rhapsody in Blue - Dvorák, Gershwin and music inspired by America: June 15/16, and There’s No Place Like Home - A Musical Theatre Revue: June 19 & 20.

And finally, at the lively little Glen Theatre in Banteer this Sunday night, March 24, that great Scottish entertainer and composer, Brandon McPhee will be in full swing with his band. 8pm sharp. Booking 029 56239 or 087 755 8752.