What's on Cork's stages this week?

THE Opera House has revealed details of its upcoming premiere of Summer Revels! which will be a big attraction in July and August.

“Yes, excitement is certainly building now,” says CEO, Eibhlin Gleeson. “This will be a vibrant, colourful show full of comedy, music, dance and laughter - all that you would expect from us!”

With a nod to the legendary Summer Revels that lit up the theatre in the ’70s and ’80s, this new script will follow the hilarious and haphazard characters as they perform their show-within-a-show against all the odds.

We will keep you well posted in the weeks ahead on this big one, but for now, take note that previews will begin on July 24, with the opening night July 27, and a run right through to August 11.

In the meantime, it’s the last chance for smallies to enjoy Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out at the Opera House - 10am, 1pm and 4pm today.

On Saturday, May 11) it’s Rebecca O’Connor with her Tina Turner tribute show, Simply The Best.

Sunday next, May 12, brings a 5pm concert as Camilla Griehsel performs a wonderful selection of songs from distant lands in Mamasongue.

On Monday, it’s Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance 2024, the big end-of-year show from the Performers’ Academy. Directed by Irene Warren and Cian Griffin, and choreography by Jen O’Donovan, Aideen McCarthy, Chloe Riordan, and Roman Postolatiy, with the choir directed by Michele DeFoubert. 6.30pm start, note.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Prof Brian Cox brings Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey, but that’s already sold out.

Call 021 427 0022 or see www.corkoperahouse.ie for all Opera House shows.

At Everyman, it’s the last night of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Tomorrow (Friday, May 10), it’s My Leonard Cohen, a tribute to the master’s great songs, performed by Stewart D’Arrietta and his band. Last year’s show sold out almost immediately, so don’t delay.

On Sunday at noon and 5pm, Studio Wolfe presents its 25 year Drama Jubilee, with performers aged 4-18.

On Monday and Tuesday next week, The Magic Of Motown, seen by over a million people and now in its 18th year touring the UK and Ireland. You might still get tickets for Tuesday if you’re quick.

Call 021 450 1673 or see www.everymancork.com.

The Cork International Poetry Festival runs from Wednesday to Saturday next week (May 15 to 18) at the Cork Arts Theatre. Ireland’s biggest annual poetry festival celebrates our city and county as a vibrant poetry scene with international connections with readings, discussions, workshops and film. All the info on https://corkartstheatre.com/event/cipf-2024/.

Flook is at the Triskel tonight at 8pm as well as Baltimore Fiddle fair tomorrow at 8.30pm. For this tour, they have expanded their line-up, inviting Scottish fiddle and viola player Patsy Reid to bring her creative genius to the mix.

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

Their most recent album. Ancora, released in 2019 to critical acclaim and nominated for BBC Folk Album of the Year, demonstrates that Flook still hold fast to their reputation as major musical innovators. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their ground-breaking, energetic and electrifying music.

At Triskel too, this Saturday afternoon, more innovation from that amazing group, Stone Drawn Circles. A lunchtime performance includes works by Canadian composer Nicole Lizée, and Northern Irish composers Úna Monaghan and Brian Irvine. 1pm start.

All Triskel bookings on 021 427 2022.