Theatre Nights: Dramatic treats, and pop tributes in Cork
The Weir, by Kilmeen Drama Group, can be seen at Inchydoney Hotel next week
After sell-out performances at Bantry Bay Golf Club, Kilmeen Drama Group are heading to Inchydoney Hotel with the same prize-winning production, The Weir, next week, a powerful rendering of Conor McPherson’s unforgettable play.
That’s August 5 and 6, tickets online at gr8events.ie or at Inchydoney Hotel. What a great place to find live theatre in the summer months. Well done, Kilmeen!
And, speaking of summer theatre, the West Cork Fit Up Festival is proceeding apace.
Tonight and tomorrow in the festival tent at Ballydehob, it’s After Luke, while Ham Sandwiches And Discipline is in Timoleague tonight and Drimoleague on Friday.
At the weekend, The Wobbly Circus will be on in Ballydehob, for the pleasure of visitors young and old.
Hey, these were all stops on the West Cork railway lines at one time! Wouldn’t it be great to put on a show in one of the old railway stations like the one at Drimoleague?
Anyway, tickets on the door, further info on www.fit-uptheatrefestival.com.
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Meanwhile, The Everyman production of Stones In His Pockets opened on Tuesday night and is currently delighting audiences with its entertaining tale of a Hollywood company taking over a rural Irish village, with two local lads taken on as ‘extras’ providing a wry commentary.
Ideal summer viewing, it runs to August 10, so you have time to bring guests or friends too. www.everymancork.com or 021 450 1673.
Dance Cork Firkin Crane has now revealed its Summer/Autumn 2025 season, which offers a programme of performances, residencies, and professional development opportunities reflecting the considerable breadth of contemporary dance in Cork and beyond.
First up is Offspring (A Modern Frankenstein) by Emily Terndrup, a visceral reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel through dance, theatre and visual storytelling, which will be staged on August 22. And there is so much packed into that programme, we can only advise you to check their website for yourself! www.dancecorkfirkincrane.ie.
Tomorrow is the start of August, and we should warn you that tickets are almost sold out for Sweet And Sour – the tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, at the Opera House on Friday, August 8. And the last few tickets too for Taylor Fever, running August 13-17 – get booking quick!
In between those, a delightful show for children from August 9-11 with Dear Zoo, based on the bestselling book. Performances at different times of day to suit all ages. www.corkoperahouse.ie or 021 427 9922 for all Opera House bookings.
At Cork Arts Theatre this week, The Silver Case, a moving tale of an injured girl in a war-torn city, and the aid worker who stays by her side to offer comfort and love. 8pm, plus 1pm performances today and tomorrow (Friday).
Next week, Theatre du Pif of Hong Kong are here with an unusual piece called Must I Cry, following a woman’s magical journey in time as she returns home to search for traces of her late father. 021 450 5624 or www.corkartstheatre.com for bookings.
If you’re seeking something more cheerful, Rossmore Theatre might have just the thing. Every Thursday and Friday from July 31 for the rest of the summer, they will present Widow’s Paradise, a lively comedy about women on a weekend away on a luxury caravan site. Great fun.
Call 086 4481 086 or see www.rossmoretheatre.com.
