Jo Kerrigan takes a look at the must-see shows and activities on Cork stages for the coming week.

Your weekend guide to what's happening in the city and county this Saturday and Sunday. 

Jo Kerrigan takes a look at what to expect on Cork stages this week in her Theatre Nights column. 

As the Graffiti Theatre in Blackpool marks its 20th anniversary, ROZ CROWLEY visits the arts space, and hears about its success story

Cork writer Katie Holly’s new play, Diva, opens at Cork Arts Theatre later this month. Katie chats to COLETTE SHERIDAN about the inspiration behind the play, being mentored by Enda Walsh, and her love for living in a country town.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The 24-year old starred in Jamie Lloyd’s West End revival of the hit musical where she portrayed the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

She played the role of Eponine in the Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2012, and will now play Fantine for eight performances.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The businesswoman revealed her new role in a post on Instagram on Monday.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The 31-year old, also known as Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, was reportedly taken to hospital on Tuesday during her performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The award ceremony on Sunday night also saw Rachel Zegler and Jonathan Bailey win the best performer gong for their respective categories.

Whether you're looking for comedy, music, or theatre, there's plenty happening in Cork this weekend.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Wondering what's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

The production aims to offer a fresh, energetic take on a classic.

Cork Arts Theatre opens its 50th anniversary year with Infinity, written by Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch, and directed by Julie Kelleher.

It marks her first project since she stepped down from Coronation Street last autumn.

Composed by Leoš Janáček, the opera follows a young vixen who is captured by a forester but eventually escapes to the wild, exploring themes of freedom, nature and the cycle of life.

Actors should have strong voices and Irish rural accents with possibly one slight English accent. 

What's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Geoff Gould, who served as artistic director of the Everyman Cork from 1996 to 2000, in 2009 founded the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre.

What's on Cork's stages over the next seven days? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her Theatre Nights column.

Al Dalton and Sadhbh Barrett Coakley are about to stage Enda Walsh’s Misterman in Cork - marking the first time it has been performed here in 25 years. Al tells COLETTE SHERIDAN why the play is so important today.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

A group of youngsters from Cork School of Dance are limbering up to join an all-star Swan Lake ballet show at the Opera House this week, says JO KERRIGAN

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Based on the novel by author Claudia Carroll, the play will feature Clelia Murphy, Marion O’Dwyer  and Leia Murphy.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

The production, which is adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, from Paula Hawkins’s acclaimed novel, will take place from August 19 to August 23.

The 33-year-old will star in Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane.

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.

Cork actor Precious Adimbola tells CARA O’DOHERTY about landing a dream role in Little Shop Of Horrors at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, and why Cork people are doing so well in the business at present

What's on Cork's stages this week? Jo Kerrigan tells us in her weekly Theatre Nights column.