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SUMMARY:DIVA
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th May @ 8pm\nKatie Holly presents\nDIVA\nWritten by Katie Holly\nDirected by Laura O’Mahony\nNorma has been the manager of multiple wedding bands for nearly a decade\, pandering to bridezillas and gormless grooms\, dealing with woeful wedding venues and misogynistic drummers\, while building a highly successful business. She’s good at what she does and she knows it. Until she is unexpectedly faced with a wedding full of people from her home town; people she hasn’t seen since she left Ballybeggin under mortifying circumstances. Now she must explain her out-of-character actions to Garda Aine O’Dowd\, a no nonsense professional who likes to knock people off kilter in order to get to the truth. \nWill she be on Norma’s side when she hears the details? Or will she go with her initial gut instinct\, that Norma is nothing more than an entitled\, law-breaking diva? \nCAST:\nIrene Kelleher\nLaura Harte \nCREATIVE TEAM:\nDirected by Laura O’Mahony\nLighting and Sound Design by Cormac O’Connor\nWritten and Produced by Katie Holly \nWriter Katie Holly — shortlisted for Susan Smith Blackburn Prize (the world’s largest prize for women playwrights) and award winner at New York Festivals awards for audio drama — premieres her new play DIVA at Cork Arts Theatre this May. The script development of ‘Diva’ was kindly supported by Cork Theatre Collective and the Arts Council of Ireland. \nTo read more about Katie’s work visit www.katiehollytheatre.ie \nRunning Time: 60 minutes\, no interval \nTicket Prices: €20\n*Booking fees apply. \nBOOK TICKETS\n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/diva-2026/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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SUMMARY:The Dowry
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th June @ 8pm\nThe Dowry\nPresented by Lee Side Drama Group\nWritten by Derry Cotter\nDirected by John McCaffrey\n​In the heart of a rural Irish village in the mid-1950s\, the Barry family finds itself entangled in an intricate web of tradition\, societal expectations\, and familial duty. The Dowry unfolds within the confines of the Barry household’s kitchen\, a microcosm of the larger societal dynamics at play. The narrative delves into the complexities of land succession\, the plight of women in a patriarchal society\, and the omnipresent influence of the Catholic Church. \nThe play opens with Sheila Barry and her daughter Mary preparing food\, setting the stage for the return of Tom Barry\, the patriarch\, and John Joe Comerford\, the village matchmaker. The conversation quickly turns to Liam Barry\, the son\, whose prowess on the hurling field is a source of pride for the family. Yet\, beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic rural life\, tensions simmer. The Barry family\, like many others\, is bound by the traditions of land inheritance\, where the farm is passed to the eldest son only upon the father’s death. \nThe play’s tension reaches a crescendo with the introduction of Sarah Burke\, Liam’s intended. Her presence in the Barry household is both a promise of continuity and a catalyst for conflict. The dowry negotiations\, orchestrated by John Joe Comerford\, become a battleground for control and legacy. Through a series of dramatic events\, including a contentious land sale\, the Barry family must confront their values and the future of their legacy. \nCAST:\nBer Madden as Sheila Barry\nOliver Lynch as Liam Barry\nKelly Ann Healy as Sarah Burke\nMichael Cronin as Father Kelly\nHannah McCaffrey as Mary Barry\nMichael O’Keeffe as Tom Barry\nWilliam O’Riordan as John Joe Comerford \nDuration: 2 hours\nAges: Suitable for all ages\nTrigger Warnings: None \nTicket Prices: €18\n*Booking fees apply. \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/the-dowry/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260527T182853
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SUMMARY:God of Carnage
DESCRIPTION:Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th June at 8.00pm\nBlue Hat Productions\npresents\nGod of Carnage\nWritten by Yasmina Reza\nTranslated by Christopher Hampton\nDirected by Rosemary Sheehan & James Murphy\nGod of Carnage\, a 2009 Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza\, is a comedy detailing the breakdown of civility between two upper-middle-class couples. Meeting to discuss a playground fight where one child broke another’s teeth\, the parents’ polite discussion devolves into chaotic\, personal attacks\, highlighting adult immaturity\, prejudice\, and underlying human brutality. \n“Brilliantly and viciously funny” – The Guardian\n“A hugely entertaining and enjoyable comedy” – London Theatre\n“How many parents defending their children become infantile themselves” – The Irish Times \nCAST \nVeronica Novac: Fiona Dunne\nMichael Novac: Paul O’Sullivan\nAlan Raleigh: Conor Jones\nAnnette Raleigh: Eimear O’Riordan \nRunning time: 1 hour 20mins\nAge recommendation: 14+\nTrigger Warnings: Strong language \nTickets: €18 plus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/god-of-carnage/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260527T182853
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SUMMARY:Constellations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th June at 8.30pm\nplus Saturday matinee at 2pm\nCork Arts Theatre in association with Cork Midsummer Festival\npresents\nConstellations\nby Nick Payne\nDirected by Al Dalton\n“One drink. And if you never want to see me again you never have to see me again.” \nConstellations by Nick Payne is a stirring love story with infinite possibilities. A quantum physicist and a beekeeper meet at a barbeque. They hit it off\, or perhaps they don’t. They go home together\, or maybe they don’t. In the multiverse\, with every possible future ahead of them\, a love of honey could make all the difference. \nDirected by Al Dalton (Misterman\, The Cure) and starring actors Julie Maguire (The Quare Fellow\, Anna Karenina – Abbey Theatre) and Aidan Moriarty (King Lear – Gate Theatre\, Translations – Abbey Theatre)\, Constellations is the second in Cork Arts Theatre’s Re:Directing season 2026 – a series of contemporary plays platforming three Cork theatre directors\, produced in-house and funded by The Arts Council. \nA tender\, and at times\, heartbreaking drama about love\, free will\, and the choices that define us\, Constellations runs for six performances only. Tipped by the Irish Times as one of the Top Twenty theatre events for 2026\, don’t miss your chance to catch it ! \n“Who knew that higher physics could be so sexy\, so accessible — and so emotionally devastating?” – The New York Times \nStarring: Julie Maguire & Aidan Moriarty \nDirected by Al Dalton\nSet by Aedín Cosgrove\nLighting by Dara Hoban\nSound by Arran MacGabhann\nCostume by Valentina Gambardella\nMovement and Intimacy direction by Cathy Walsh \nTechnical Manager: Jamie Feehily\nProduction Manager: Joe McNicholas\nStage Manager: Aoife Byrne\nAssistant Director: Chloe Walsh\nAssistant Stage Manager: Ava Manning\nAssistant Production Manager: Jack Kirby\nCostume Assistant: Aneta Zbinova \nPoster design: Martha Hegarty\nImage: Martha Hegarty / Celeste Burdon \nDuration: 80mins\, no interval\nTrigger warnings: Adult content / themes \nCork Arts Theatre is very grateful to sponsor Kevin O’Keeffe who is providing the living elements of the set for Constellations. \n \nTICKET PRICES: \nWed 17th – Sat 20th June at 8.30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2pm. \nTickets: €24 / €20 conc. plus booking fee \nPreview: Tuesday 16th\, 8.30pm. \nTickets: €18 plus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/constellations/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260527T182853
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SUMMARY:BOLD
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 1st – Saturday 4th July @ 8pm\nplus Lunchtime shows: Thurs. and Fri. @ 1pm\nDMD presents\nBOLD\nWritten by Marion Wyatt\nThey called her bold. \nSet in Cork between the late 1960s and early 1970s\, BOLD follows Maddie\, a determined young girl with a fierce curiosity about the world of theatre. Refusing to accept the limits placed on her by school\, family\, and society\, she pushes forward in search of something more. From youth club halls to the backstage corridors of the Opera House\, Maddie throws herself into learning how theatre works\, not just performing\, but understanding every part of it. Along the way\, she navigates friendship\, ambition\, first love\, and loss while challenging authority at every turn. But choosing your own path comes at a cost. \nWarm\, funny\, and deeply truthful\, BOLD is a story about persistence\, self-belief\, and the courage to stand your ground—even when no one is listening. \nMarion is a Cork-based playwright. Previous works include: The Echo Boys\, Dockers\, Shawlies\, The Sunbeam Girls\, Katty Barry\, Queen of the Coal Quay. Her writing is known for its strong sense of place and authentic Cork voice. \nGo on so—try stop her. \nThis is a world premiere. Previous productions from Marion have all SOLD OUT \nCREATIVE TEAM:\nDirector – Marion Wyatt\nSet Designer – Janet Dutchess\nLighting Designer – Jamie Feehily\nProducers – DMD\nSound Design – Brockie & Wyatt\nOriginal Music – Jimmy Brockie \nRunning time: 60 – 65 minutes\, no interval\nAge recommendation: Suitable for all ages \nTickets: €20\, €18 concession\nplus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/bold/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
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SUMMARY:Broby Laundry Basket (Model 7800)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th – Saturday 11th July @ 8pm\nplus Lunchtime shows: Thurs. and Fri. @ 1pm\nFeatherbowl Theatre Group\npresents\nBroby Laundry Basket\n(Model 7800)\nWritten by Brendan Griffin\nDirected by Hanan Sheedy\nFor Noel and Lily\, married thirty-four years\, life is comfortable and predictable in the best possible way. That is\, until a ghost from the summer of 1986 decides to sprint back into the spotlight. \nBroby Laundry Basket (Model 7800) blends humour and heart with a dash of nostalgia. It’s a story about the things we hide\, the truths that catch up with us\, and the unexpected ways we rebuild – sometimes with an Allen key. \nCast: Ann Dorgan and John Morgan\nDirector: Hanan Sheedy\nSet Design: Hannah Lane\nWriter: Brendan Griffin \nRunning time: 75minutes – no interval\nAge recommendation: 14+ \nTickets: €20\, €18 concession\nplus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/broby-laundry-basket/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260527T182853
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SUMMARY:The Komodo Heart
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th July @ 8pm\nplus Lunchtime shows: Thurs.\, Fri. and Sat. @ 1pm\nLivewire Theatre presents\nThe Komodo Heart\nby Roger Gregg\nChildren’s fantasy author Karl McCarthy has been in seclusion for over a decade.  At long last he’s reached out to his American agent with a much-anticipated sequel. Reading the story together\, they embark on an epic quest of heroes\, villains\, monsters and magic. We soon discover however they are not light-heartedly skipping through a child’s dream but ensnared in the nightmares of torn relationships and shattered lives. This hour-long dark satire\, featuring veteran actors Martina Carroll\, Charlie Ruxton and Roger Gregg\, is a bold\, imaginative production which grapples with the very real monsters rampaging through the self-delusions\, abuses and torments of damaged men. \nCAST & CREATIVE TEAM:\nWriter and sound design – Roger Gregg\nMartina Carroll – Viprella\nCharlie Ruxton – Karl McCarthy. Crockerton ‘Croc’ Komodo\nRoger Gregg – Various roles\nElle Keating – Puffelah ‘Puff’ \nCreative Designer – Charlie Ruxton\nDirector – Roger Gregg \nSpecial thanks to Tamasin MacCarthy Morrogh \nRunning time: 60mins\, no interval\nAge recommendation: 18+\nTrigger Warnings: Strong language\, Adult themes. \nTickets: €20 (incl. Lunch and Show 1pm)\, €15 (Show only 1pm)\, €18 (8pm Show)\nplus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/the-komodo-heart/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260527T182853
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SUMMARY:Violet Gibson; The Woman Who Shot Mussolini
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th July @ 8pm\nplus Lunchtime shows: Thurs. and Fri. @ 1pm\nNoggin Theatre Company presents\nViolet Gibson;\nThe Woman Who Shot Mussolini\nWritten by Alice Barry\nOn 7 April 1926\, Violet Gibson\, an Irishwoman\, fired on Mussolini in the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome — an act that grazed the dictator’s nose and reverberated across Europe. A century later\, that moment feels eerily current. As the world grapples with the resurgence of authoritarianism\, Gibson’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right\, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. This production offers a rare opportunity to delve into the psyche of a suppressed Victorian woman who defied societal norms and challenged the political establishment of her time. From her privileged upbringing in Ireland (her father was Lord Ashbourne) to her eventual confrontation with fascism\, audiences witness the gripping journey of a real woman driven by conviction and courage. \nAlice Barry delivers a mesmerising performance\, embodying the complexities and nuances of Violet Gibson’s character with unparalleled skill and emotional depth. Gibson’s legacy is honoured with authenticity and respect. \nThis is a timely exploration of power\, resistance\, and the enduring legacy of individuals who dare to challenge injustice. \nREVIEWS:\n“ … a visionary espousing a more dramatic\, interesting and influential role for women in society.”\n“…observational pearls too\, strung together by a very particular and engaged performance of an interesting woman who has been rescued from some of the dustier pages of history.” – Liam Heylin\, Evening Echo \nCAST & CREATIVE TEAM:\nWritten and Performed by Alice Barry\nDirector – Jason Byrne\nAssociate Director – Hanan Sheedy\nDesigner – Steve Neale \nRunning time: 112mins no interval\nAge recommendation: 13+ \nTickets: €20\, €18 concession\nplus booking fee \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://corkartstheatre.com/event/violet-gibson/
LOCATION:Cork Arts Theatre\, Carroll's Quay\, Cork\, T23 X72D\, Ireland
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