Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th November @ 8pm
The Cork One Act Theatre Festival 2024
The annual Cork One Act Theatre Festival runs from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th November 2024.
Theatre groups from around the country will gather to compete for the all-important points in their bid to reach the All-Ireland One Act Final.
Participating groups will stage a wide variety of plays showcasing the very best acting and directing talent. The line up for each of the four nights is as follows:
Wednesday 6th of November 2024:
- Gunpowder Productions (Open): “Semper Fidelis” by Henry Hudson
- Shannonside Drama Group (Confined): “A Matter of Life and Death” by Michael Sullivan
- Conna Players (Confined): “It’s Always The Quiet Ones” by Niall Carmody
Thursday 7th of November 2024:
- Kilmeen Drama Group (Open): “The Quiet Land” by Malcahy McKenna
- Carraig Na BhFear Drama Society (Confined): “Tom” by Noelle Clarke
- Coachford Players (Confined): “Sinking” by Les Clarke
Friday 8th of November 2024:
- Camross Drama Group (Confined): “The Chipvan Plays Dixie” by Robert Iles
- Brideview Drama Group (Open): Save Me’ by Mark O’Leary
- Skibbereen Theatre Society (Confined): “Dead Man’s Bells” by Méabh de Brún
Saturday 9th of November 2024:
- Borrisokane Players (Confined): “Isn’t the Water Lovely Today” by John McDwyer
- Enniscorthy Theatre Company (Confined): “Going Home” by Paul O’ Reilly
- Torch Players (Open): “Poker Night” by Dan Mooney
The competitive element makes for an electric atmosphere during the performances as the groups are evaluated by the adjudicator.
The adjudicator for this year’s Festival is Pauline Byrne, who has, over the past decade, adjudicated Amateur Drama Festivals throughout the country and is always in awe of the amazing talent on the drama circuit. The adjudicator will give a brief summary after the final play each evening.
Caroline Foley, this year’s Festival Director, said, “The Cork One Act Festival is one of the highlights of the amateur theatre calendar. The event always guarantees a great night out for both the audiences and the groups performing.”
Blue Hat Productions are the festival hosts of The Cork One Act Theatre Festival. A local drama group based in Whitechurch, Co. Cork, Blue Hat enjoy presenting works from Irish, international and local playwrights. The group has competed successfully in festivals over the years and appreciate the commitment involved and send best wishes with appreciation to all the groups, volunteers and The Cork Arts Theatre for being part of this special festival.
The announcement of the winners in each category and the Prize Giving Ceremony will take place on Saturday evening.
Tickets: €18, €15 (Concessions)
*Booking fees apply.
