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HERE’S OUR TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN CORK THIS WEEK
A new play by award winning production company Cora Fenton will be playing at the Cork Arts Theatre Thursday at 12.30pm.
Written by John Sheehy, the highly acclaimed writer of the award winning ‘Fred and Alice’, the play tackles issues such as depression, loneliness and isolation in a time when these issues are more relevant than ever.
Tickets €10 from 021 450 5624.
BROADWAY CLASSIC COMES TO OPERA HOUSE
Cork Opera House will be staging the iconic musical Annie from July 20 to August 20.
Now in its 40th year running, Annie has proven to be one of the most enduring stage productions in the world, spawning a number of Hollywood films and TV shows, which ensured the musical remained a part of pop culture.
Tickets €20 from +353 21 427 0022.
BRENDAN GRACE AT THE INEC KILLARNEY
One of Ireland’s most popular comedians, Brendan Grace, will be taking to the stage at the INEC Killarney Friday night at 8.30pm.
Grace is best known for his unique take on Irish life, lampooning everything from Catholicism to the Irish drinking culture.
Tickets €15 from 064 66 71555.
COUNTRY NIGHT AT CHARLIE’S
Crazy Chester will be performing a free gig Friday night at Charlie’s from 10.30pm.
Described as a mix of country and Americana, the group will perform a series of well known songs from artists such as Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, as well as original songs of their own.
TRIBUTE NIGHT FOR LEGENDARY FRONTMAN
One of the most successful bands of the 1990s, Soundgarden will be performing a tribute concert for their late leadman, Chris Cornell, on Friday night at 8pm.
Cornell, who also performed the Bond track “You Know My Name”, was considered one of the finest vocalists of his generation.
Tickets €10 from 021 427 6165.
WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN MACROOM
Townsland Carnival will be returning for a third consecutive year at the Rusheen Farm Estate in Macroom for a three day weekend.
Featuring such artists as the Rubber Bandits and MC Dynamite and Shookrah, this festival has continued to grow over the last three years and promises to be a fun filled weekend.
Tickets €150 for weekend, day tickets €50 from www.townlandscarnival.com
CLASSIC 50’S NIGHT AT CRANE LANE
The highly acclaimed Roll Over Beethoven will be performing at the Crane Lane Theatre Saturday night from 8pm.
The group are well known as a 1950’s tribute band, performing classics from the likes of Elvis, Chuck Berry and The Everly Brothers.
With a huge selection of songs to choose from, the group will pull out all the stops to transport you to a different era.
Tickets €10 from 021 427 8487
PADDY CASEY RETURNS TO TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE
Paddy Casey will be performing a gig at the Triskel Arts Centre this Saturday at 8pm.
One of Ireland’s top musical acts during the noughties, Paddy released several smash hits, such as ‘Saints and Sinners’ and ‘ The Lucky One’, which received airplay worldwide.
Tickets €19 from 021 427 0022.
ROCKING THE BLUES AWAY AT COUGHLANS
The renowned Cork based blues band Hot Guitars will be performing a free gig Saturday night at Couglans.
Bringing the best of 1950’s and 1960’s rock and blues from such acts as The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Muddy Waters, the group have gained a reputation as one of the best live acts around.
Doors open 10pm
RIVERDANCE STAR AT FIRKIN CRANE
Former Riverdance star Breandán de Gallaí will be bringing his latest show to the Firkin Crane Theatre Tuesday at 8pm.
The former principal dancer for the world’s most famous dance show, Breandán will be accompanied by a stellar cast of Irish dancers for this one night only performance.