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HERE’S OUR TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN CORK THIS WEEK
CORK YOUTH BALLET ON POINTE
Firkin Crane will play host to Breaking Pointe, a performance of new works by the Cork Youth Ballet Company on Friday.
Breaking Pointe is a programme of short works by choreographers Patricia Crosbie, Sinead Murphy, Inma Pavon and Robert Foley which will showcase the very best of what young Cork dancers have to answer.
Founded in 2015, the 19 dancers are drawn from amongst the best schools in Ireland including Colaiste Stiofain Naofa dance course, Ballet Theatre Ireland, Cork School of Dance, Lucy French School of Dance and Wolf Dance School.
Tickets €12 from 021 450 7487.
HERMITAGE GREEN IN CORK FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
One of Ireland’s most successful folk bands, Hermitage Green, will perform at Ballymoloe Grainstore on Friday night.
Hermitage Green have built a dedicated legion of fans across the globe thanks to their captivating and unforgettable live sets. Their unique arrangement of instruments includes the bodhrán, djembe, rhythmic guitar and banjo, setting them apart as truly original Irish musicians.
The band ended the summer of 2016 by playing the main stage at Electric Picnic. On November 4th they played their biggest headline gig to date, selling out The Olympia Theatre in Dublin.
Tickets available at 021 465 2531 at €25.
50 YEARS OF MUSIC AT SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE
Declan Sinnott and Vicky Keating will take to the stage at the Sirius Arts Centre on Friday night.
Declan Sinnott has been on the Irish music scene for nearly 50 years. A founding member of Horslips, who created the iconic Italia 90 song Dearg Doom which became the soundtrack for an entire era which symbolised the World Cup all the way up to the Celtic Tiger of the noughties.
The guitarist will be joined by Vicky Keating, who’s powerful voice exudes emotion. They will be performing tracks from their latest album “Window on the World.”
Tickets prices at €16 from 021 4813790
VIEWS FROM A BALCONY AT CORK ARTS THEATRE
Cork Arts Theatre will be playing host to the play Views from a Balcony, the latest short play in their “Views from A..” series.
The series has become extremely popular for it’s unorthodox style and has seen submissions from as far away as Israel.
This night will feature everything from comedy to drama and everything in between.
The setting for all the short plays is, obviously, a balcony but the locations change from apartments to hotels, hospitals and even a castle. The event runs from tonight until Saturday and early booking is advised.
Tickets priced at €13 from 021 4505624
LAUNCH OF NIALL MCCABE ALBUM AT COUGHLANS
In anticipation for the release of his new album, soul artists The Niall McCabe Band will be performing in Coughlans on Friday.
With their genesis on a small Island off the West Coast of Ireland, The Niall McCabe Band have honed a sound that is structured around the conventions of soul music and, in equal parts, reflects the influence of folk and rock traditions on their performance and writing. The sound? They call it transatlantic soul.
The band released their album Part of the Light in March 2014 to critical acclaim. Featured as Radio One’s Album of the Week and played extensively across national radio. The band followed national touring with live performances on The Saturday Night Show and Radio One.
Tickets €10 at the door.
WRITING WORKSHOP AT TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE
Triskel Arts Centre will be the location for a writing workshop with the famed author Paul McVeigh on Friday night.
The acclaimed author will be on hand to help you develop your writing techniques for that book you’ve always wanted to write.
Paul’s debut novel ‘ The Good Son’ became an international hit, winning the prestigious Polari Prize and was highlighted by The Guardian as one of the best books not to be nominated for a Booker Prize.
If you are looking for feedback, there are few better places to receive it.
Tickets priced at €50 from 021 427 2022.
THE KING IS BACK AT CORK OPERA HOUSE
The King is back for two nights this weekend at the Cork Opera House as renowned Elvis impersonator Ben Portsmouth comes to town Saturday and Sunday.
Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter, began performing as an Elvis tribute artist in 2005 and has gone on to become one of the most famous tribute acts in the world, performing in large venues throughout the world, including on the David Letterman show in 2013.
Ben will bring his unique style, charisma and 10 piece band to Cork for two nights of good old fashioned rock n roll.
Tickets priced at €25 from 021 427 0022
IRISH DANCING AT THE INEC
The World Irish Dance Association will be in the INEC Killarney on Saturday to present to showcase the latest batch of dancers the world famous group have to offer.
The association has changed the landscape of Irish dancing, making it viable for dancers to become professionals and increasing interest in the dance style worldwide.
Irish dancing is an art form that needs to be seen in person to be truly appreciated and some of the best dancers in the world will be on hand to showcase it in its finest, most elegant form.
Tickets on sale at € 20 from 064 66 71555.
CLASSICAL EVENING WITH LONDON CONCERTANTE
To celebrate their 25 anniversary season, the famed London Concertante will be performing at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral this Saturday night.
The London Concertante is one of the most experienced ensembles in the world and perform about 100 concerts a year for fans all over the world.
The thrilling sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach will all be performed by an ensemble that boasts some of the best classical performers alive today.
Having performed in some of the biggest opera houses in the world, this evening will present a more intimate rapport with the audience.
Tickets from €28 at www. ticketsource.co.uk.
LESSONS FROM THE PAST AT THE GRANARY THEATRE
The Granary Theatre play host to the play ‘ The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui’ Wednesday night at 8pm.
Set in 1930s Chicago, Arturo Ui and his henchmen capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Great Depression to prey on the vulnerable businessmen and poor vegetable dealers of the city in order to climb to the top.
The satirical and dark parable on the rise of Hitler is utterly gripping. It exposes how one man can win over the hearts of the many by targeting the few. The themes are as relevant today as when it was first written, as they reflect the populist ideals which are evident in current global politics.
Tickets €12 from 021 4904 272.