Each year we put a call out for short, 10 minute plays for a chosen setting. And each year authors from around the globe have risen to the challenge by submitting some wonderful scripts. Lasy year's event saw a record entry of 63 plays entered! However, only 10 of those plays can be staged. This year the setting is 'Views from a Harbour' and we are looking forward to presenting a very entertaining line-up of plays for you to enjoy.

Shakespeare’s infamous knight-errant, Sir John Falstaff, has come to the township of Windsor in financial difficulties, and comes up with a plan to get himself some money – he will woo the wives of two local merchants, Page and Ford, seduce them both, and get the money he requires, in the hope that neither wives nor husbands find out the truth. All, unfortunately for Falstaff, does not go according to his plan.

HerStory follows Fianna, a vivacious and creative teenager with no great affinity for the academic side of life. We join Fianna as she is presented with a history project on an influential Irish woman. The guidelines of the project clearly state, she is not allowed to present on any household names like Countess Markievicz, Mary Robinson or Katie Taylor… no famous personalities or Irish legends. This leads her to think, ‘There’s no one left’.

Following a hugely successful run at the National Opera House, Wexford earlier this month to standing ovations and rave reviews, Stagemad Theatre Company presents 'Howie The Rookie' by Mark O'Rowe.

Dramarama Academy of Performing Arts, present their annual show, and as always, we like to do things a little different.

The ACA Performing Arts and Suzanne Jones Drama Studio present 'FUNSIZE!' - A selection of short scenes. Comedy, Tragedy and all that lies between.

Experience not one, but two classic albums by the legendary Pink Floyd, WISH YOU WERE HERE and the classic DARK SIDE OF THE MOON performed live in concert and in their entirety, with live instruments and vocals, studio quality recordings and sound effects, and stunning on-screen visuals throughout.

With a sold-out premiere run during Dublin Fringe Festival for which she received the Best Performer Award, Everything I Do sees Zoe Ní Riordáin take on the universality of love, pain and hope in an intimate and soulful performance based on personal material.

Effie is setting her future ablaze with a Molotov cocktail of youth, beauty, vodka, ketamine and rage! Each day she deploys a deadly combo of brutal and delicate cunning to get what she needs and what she really needs is to ‘top up’ from the night before and the night before that. She bounds from hungover to absolutely hammered again and again with the true determination and dedication that can only be admired.

Six modern women have also married one man. Their lives are both separate and intertwined as they tell their stories from a room in which they have all once lived. Their experiences - miscarriage, love affairs, betrayal, and a shared loathing of all things ginger - are portrayed with humour, pathos and a great deal of wine.

Whether it’s a wedding, a christening, or a debs’ ball, everyone comes expecting transformation. “The straight-haired ones want curls, the curly-headed ones want it straight. They want it crimped, styled, chopped, coloured or streaked, but of course they want it to look ‘natural’.”

Multi-award winning classical singer, Amanda Neri has performed for presidents, aristocracy and corporate leaders and holds the record for performing before more world ambassadors than any other Irish classical artist.

Presented by the brightest and best of young talented performers, stars who are on the rise here in Cork and beyond.

‘Clown College’ is a clown show based around the theme of student life. This show takes us on a journey with Millie Clown as she navigates her first year of college, including moving in to her new student apartment, cooking for herself, joining societies and experiencing the ups and downs of third level education, college social life and her new found independence.

A comical look at how phones have become smarter, as people become silly. Frank Twomey will have his audience in hysterics as we all recognise ourselves holding our new must have. We love our gadgets! They make life easier and help us work smarter, right? Um, durr, uhh, actually, no.

Tony is carried home to Cork in an urn, having died of AIDS in London. Inexplicably, he still has the gift of speech and a few of his other senses as well. As he tries to come to terms with his predicament, his friends make fitful efforts to carry out his last wish - to scatter his ashes on the grave of Little Nellie of Holy God in the local convent

Adult Child/Dead Child is a monologue play that follows the story of a young person and the growing awareness of their imaginary friend. Dealing with a strained home life, a new town and an incident at school, our unnamed protagonist ends up being sent to a child psychologist… who is, in their words - an idiot.

The play is set in a Cork homeless shelter. On this cold winter night, each has a different reason for being there. It is a sensitive portrayal of women with problems. Two of them are having to come to terms with recent events which have shattered their lives. The other cannot forget her failing because once a year for fifty years she has been vividly reminded.

The play is set in a Cork homeless shelter. On this cold winter night, each has a different reason for being there. It is a sensitive portrayal of women with problems. Two of them are having to come to terms with recent events which have shattered their lives. The other cannot forget her failing because once a year for fifty years she has been vividly reminded.

Red ‘n Blue Theatre present Lovesong by Abi Morgan - a story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives - as young lovers in their late 20’s and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love is a leap of faith.

A comical look at how phones have become smarter, as people become silly. Frank Twomey will have his audience in hysterics as we all recognise ourselves holding our new must have. We love our gadgets! They make life easier and help us work smarter, right? Um, durr, uhh, actually, no.

The Cork International Short Story Festival was founded in 2000. Then called the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival, an event dedicated to the celebration of the short story and named for one of Cork's most beloved authors, the event has grown to become one of the most prestigious short story festivals. The festival showcases readings, literary forums and workshops.

Ireland - 1990. Nelson Mandela was freed; the first female Irish president was inaugurated and the worst song of all time was composed entitled ‘Give it a lash Jack’. But these events are irrelevant to Oisín and Gráinne, two social misfits, as they attempt to survive life approaching Leaving Cert. Because there is something at the heart of Kilthomas... you can breathe it in the air. An old legend. A dark history set to repeat itself. It is not because of the briars, jagged rocks and dark terrain that no one walks down to the faery ring. People have disappeared without a trace.

Ten mini-plays each evening with themes ranging from high comedy to more serious plotlines so there something to suit all tastes. Audiences also get to vote for their favourite play of the evening which adds to the sense of occasion. Always a very popular event so early bookng is advised.

Set on the deserted docks and wharves of the city, Stella, a prostitute, recreates the thriving city-centre docks and seaport of the 1980’s. This play has been described as ‘Gritty’, ‘Edgy’, ‘a tale we don’t want to talk about'. 'Award winning actor Noelle Clarke's performance sparkles and ignites'. A night of pure quality theatre is in store.

'Heroes, Hoes, Villians and Killin's' is brought to you by your favourite cunning linguists, LINC Drama (www.linc.ie)

The Comedy Improvised Murder Mystery Gang are back again with their hilarious ‘off the cuff’ antics for four nights only at the Cork Arts Theatre from Wednesday 30th October.

The annual Cork One Act Theatre Festival takes place once again at the Cork Arts Theatre from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th November at 8pm each night. Theatre groups from all over Munster will gather over the four nights to compete for the all-important points in their bid to reach the All-Ireland One Act Final. Nine groups will stage a wide variety of plays showcasing the very best acting and directing talent. The competitive element makes for an electric atmosphere during the performances as the groups are evaluated by the adjudicator

Siobhán is back in East Cork, fresh off the boat from London where her journalism career didn’t hit the dizzying heights she hoped it might. Back in the nest, she discovers her Mother and cousin Mags have adopted new age spiritual practices to help cope with a death in the family. While worshipping at the altar of self-help, they try to encourage the deeply cynical and newly nihilistic Siobhán out of her slump. This new play by Shaunna Lee Lynch explores the mystical and materialistic aspects of self-improvement culture.

Three young men, or I should say young but old enough to know better men, take a break from their hectic lives for a holiday. Lanzarote? Puerto Rico? Are skiing holidays not all the rage? How they settled on a boating trip is up for debate, it seemed like a great idea at the time! In fact, the original intention for the trip up river was to write a serious travel guide, for those serious about taking in the sites and not drowning. This idea was soon scrapped in favour of having the craic. I’m sure they didn’t say “the craic” at the time, a frolic possibly?

“Showtime Memories” is a vivacious miscellany of songs of the 20th century musicals ranging from Showboat’s “Ol’ Man River” through My Fair Lady’s “I could have danced all night” to West Side Story’s “Tonight”. Narration is by Bernadette Madden. The quartet of singers are all classically trained and accompanied by the accomplished Frances Kelleher.

The ACA Performing Arts and Suzanne Jones Drama Studio present Comedy, Tragedy and all that lies between.

The ACA Performing Arts presents... 'Aladdin - the panto'.

The ACA Performing Arts presents... 'A Night at the Musicals'.

The swashbuckling magic of Peter Pan swoops into The Cork Arts Theatre, this festive season, in an unmissable, high-flying pantomime adventure that you and your Darlings will love.

Christmas at the C.A.T. Club - Fundraising for ASD Sensory Garden in Mayfield Community School.