Theatre Nights: Song and dance... and Reggie too!

Comedian Jen Brister is at the Opera House tonight with her Reactive Tour.

Jack L is there tomorrow (Friday) and Nathan Carter on Saturday.

On Sunday at 2pm, it’s Hamilton Acro and Dance with their second annual stage show, Night At The Theatre. Acro, music, dance, and their very own competition team will feature in the programme, choreographed and directed by Devon and Chloe Hamilton.

Oh, and by the way, The Bookshelf Live with Ryan Tubridy next Thursday, April 30, is selling fast so hurry up! 021 427 0022 or www.corkoperahouse.ie.

This weekend, Neurofestivity 26 is in full swing at UCC’s Connolly Building on the Western Road, welcoming neurodivergent artists and arts workers to share their experiences and challenges in making and presenting work today.

Poet Paula Hynes will open the festival with a special performance. Red Ink, Aideen Barry & Sean Ronayne, Fiacre Ryan, Max Whelan, and more on the programme. Produced by Cork Opera House in collaboration with lead artist, Jody O’Neill and partners Cork City Council and UCC. Full details on https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/neurofestivity-2026/

At the Everyman tomorrow, see our very own Reggie from the Blackrock Road as he enters an entirely new world – Irish farming!

Yes, he has inherited a 700 acre farm, and is all set to insult his way across the countryside.

Jason Byrne is there on Saturday with his latest hilarious show, Head In The Clouds. You will remember his February show sold out immediately, so they managed to get him back for this one.

8pm for both of those.

Studio Wolfe is there on Sunday with Brats, Bullies and Brilliant Children, a celebration inspired by the works of Roald Dahl. With a brilliant cast of talented young performers, it’s at 2pm and 7pm.

On Tuesday, the transition year students of Coláiste an Phiarsaigh stage Bláithín agus an Beithíoch. That begins at 7.30pm.

Wednesday sees the very popular Banff Mountain Film Festival back in town, and on Thursday next, April 30, Killian Sundermann is there with new comedy show, Killian Dollar Baby. 021 450 1673 or www.everymancork.com.

Every Brilliant Thing opened last night at Cork Arts Theatre, and continues to Saturday. A cult hit that has sold out worldwide, this staging from Gunpowder Productions is here at the same time as Daniel Radcliffe performs it on Broadway!

Put simply, it tells the story of a child’s attempt to make a list of everything worth living for after a parent attempts to take their own life. With a helping of audience participation and minimal set, this unique one woman show with Clodagh Whelan is heartbreaking and hilarious. www.corkartstheatre.com or 021 450 5624.

Now for an exciting production by Catherine Young Dance at the Firkin Crane this Friday. Ciseach, An Embodied Manifesto, is a tapestry of dance, rhythm, live music and voice that seeks to rekindle our relationship with the land.

Ciseach, An Embodied Manifesto is at the Firkin Crane this Friday. 

Fancy a little jazz in your life now spring has really arrived? The Jazz Room: A Journey To The Heart Of New Orleans is on at The Pav tomorrow at 6.30pm and 8.30pm, offering an intimate live music experience inspired by the spirit of New Orleans and the atmosphere of classic jazz clubs.

Tickets at: https://feverup.com/m/483723.

And down in Ballydehob, the popular Jazz Festival opens next Thursday with Paul Dunlea and Lau Noah in concert.

The May Bank Holiday weekend will see the little village thronged with visitors and the cool sounds will be everywhere!

All the info on https://ballydehobjazzfestival.org/ .