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Irish Examiner
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
A different casting call for Cork's famed Everyman as theatre recruits executive director
One of Ireland's leading producing theatres, the Everyman in Cork, has begun a different kind of casting call as it seeks to recruit a new executive director who will also work as co-CEO. The new executive director will work in close partnership with the famed theatre's artistic director Des Kennedy. The executive director will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the theatre's financial sustainability, legal compliance, and commercial vitality. As joint chief executives, both roles report directly to the theatre's board and will share responsibility for delivering The Everyman's artistic vision and social impact. 'We are so proud to have just completed our first Everyman Made season and we are thrilled to be looking ahead to our next exciting chapter on MacCurtain Street,' said artistic director Mr Kennedy, who took on his role earlier this year. 'Since moving to Cork, 10 months ago, I have had the privilege of working with the most passionate and dedicated team of staff, artists, and theatre-makers. We look forward to welcoming a new executive director to join, and co-lead, this team, as we continue to make world class theatre, made by The Everyman, for Cork, and beyond." The 650-seater Everyman Theatre is a Victorian architecture jewel on Cork's MacCurtain Street, which opened at the end of the 19th century. The theatre is in the middle of a hectic summer season, with the Barn Theatre's production of the award-winning play Stones in His Pockets running until August 10. Later in the month, two Irish personalities better known in different arenas will grace the stage, with Imelda May starring there in Mother Of All The Behans from August 12 to August 16, while broadcaster and TV persoanlity Laura Whitmore will star in The Girl on the Train at The Everyman from August 19 to 23.
RTÉ News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Laura Whitmore to make her Cork stage debut
Bray-born TV presenter and actress Laura Whitmore will make her Cork stage debut in August when she reprises her lead role in the theatre production of The Girl on the Train at the city's The Everyman theatre. The former Love Island presenter will star as Rachel Watson in the thriller, which is based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel from 19 to 23 August. Whitmore, who has also fronted shows on MTV and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here spin-off, Celeb Juice, has been playing the role across the UK and after the Cork run, the play will then move to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. In Dublin. In The Girl on the Train, Rachel Watson longs for a different life and her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. However, when Rachel learns that the woman she's been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. "I read the book when it first came out and I was obsessed by it," Whitmore says. "I love it when you find a book and all you can think about is that story. "You wake up a little bit earlier to read the book and stay up too late to finish it. I am excited to show people my portrayal of Rachel this summer." Whitmore previously appeared on the Irish stage last year when she starred in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. The cast for the Cork run also includes Daniel Burke, Zena Carswell, Samuel Collings, Freya Parksl, Paul McEwan,, Edward Harrison and understudies Ellie Gallimore and Oliver Brooke. Whitmore trained at the Leinster School of Music and Drama, studied Shakespeare at RADA and holds a degree in Journalism from Dublin City University. She wrote and starred in the short film Sadhbh for which she won The Ros Hubbard Award for acting in 2019. She toured in the role of Cleo in Peter James' Not Dead Enough in 2017. Her film/TV acting credits include Queenie, Hulu's Four Weddings and a Funeral, 4.3.2.1 and Storage 24. Hello Stranger starring Derek Jacobi.
Irish Examiner
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Street spectacle, theatre, music... 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival
1. Les Girafes: An Animal Operetta Outside Dunnes Stores, Patrick's Street, June 22 at 2pm and 9pm French street theatre company Compagnie OFF will show off their towering red giraffes during a parade through Cork city, accompanied by performers and musicians. The parade will blend circus arts, opera, and street theatre into a display of colour and sound. 2. The Second Woman Cork Opera House, June 14 to June 15 Eileen Walsh stars in The Second Woman, a film that features 100 different men opposite Walsh over 24 hours, as she repeatedly performs a scene about a relationship that has lost its creativity and romance. 3. Helios by Luke Jerram St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, June 9 to June 21 from 9am to 5pm Light and sound combine to create an immersive opportunity as Helios invites people to explore the sun up close through a new artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Each centimetre of the six-metre sculpture represents 2,300km of the real Sun's surface. 4. Caught In The Furze Cork Centre for Architectural Education, June 14 and 15 and June 17 to June 21 from 12pm to 5pm Caught in the Furze is a seven-day performance within an immersive installation of furze (gorse) bushes. The performance sees Coogan navigate the spaces between history and memory, myth and modernity by drawing on ancient folk traditions. 5. Cork Girl!, Camille O'Sullivan The Everyman, June 21 at 8.30pm On the evening of the summer solstice, Camille O'Sullivan presents a brand-new show which celebrates her hometown and its music through a mix of favourite songs and new gems. 6. Escaped Alone The Everyman, June 12 to June 14 at 8pm Directed by Annabelle Comyn, this new work from Hatch Theatre Company and The Everyman, in association with Once Off Productions, satirises contemporary capitalist culture and celebrates the voices of aging women. 7. Stitch J. Nolan Stationary, Shandon Street, June 13 to June 15 and June 18 to June 22 at 5pm and 9pm (9pm and midnight on June 14) Set on Shandon Street in 1989, Stitch digs deep into a world where the past lingers and the walls whisper. Described as sinister and unsettling, audiences are warned that this play is not for the faint of heart. 8. Burnout Paradise, by Pony Cam Dance Firkin Crane, June 19 at 8pm, June 20 at 9pm and June 21 at 4pm Known for their bold, high-energy performances, Pony Cam is set to bring an exhilarating and chaotic performance that exposes a system that demands more than we can give through pushes bodies, minds, and spirits to their limits. 9. Theatre for One: Made In Cork Emmet Place, June 14, 15, 17 and 22 The Theatre for One booth returns to Emmet Place as part of Cork Midsummer Festival, with a special instalment of five-minute plays performed by one actor for one audience member at a time. Pieces by Cónal Creedan, Katie Holly, John McCarthy, Michael John McCarthy, Gina Moxley and Louise O'Neill. 10. Songs and Souls by Deirdre Kinahan and Steve Wickham The Pav, June 14 at 2.30pm A celebration of music and storytelling, Songs and Souls features voices from the plays of Deirdre Kinahan and live music from fiddler Steve Wickham, bringing Kinahan's funny and fragile characters to life.
Irish Examiner
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
10 live events for May: Gigs, comedy, and more...
An Audience with Nigel Owens, Thursday, May 8, The Everyman, Cork One of the world's top rugby referees Nigel Owens will take to the stage at The Everyman to recount stories from his life and career. Owens is the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and is renowned for his dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players. Keep It Tight, Sunday, May 11 at 7pm, Olympia , Dublin Queens of Irish comedy, Deirdre O'Kane and Emma Doran, bring their hit podcast Keep It Tight to the Olympia Theatre for their first live show in Dublin. The pair hit the stage to share their take on everything that has delighted, bewildered, or downright enraged them. Ralph McTell, Sunday, May 11, Cork Opera House British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell will embark on his most extensive tour of Ireland. A stalwart of the folk scene for over five decades, McTell's music continues to resonate with fans of all generations. With 2025 marking Ralph's 80th year, his most extensive tour of Ireland to date represents a personal and professional milestone. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Wednesday, May 14 at The Everyman, Cork An evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of short films featuring extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. The world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet. Bryan Adams, Tuesday, May 20 and Friday, May 23, 3Arena, Dublin Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one of the most exciting live musicians in the world. His songwriting has earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he has released 17 studio albums, including his latest album So Happy It Hurts, which was nominated for a Grammy. Now, he is back on the road with his Roll with the Punches tour. Vladimir Jablokov, Thursday, May 22, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork Following on from his performances at major venues, including headlining Dublin's 3Arena for three consecutive years, Jablokov says he wanted to reconnect with his Irish audiences in more intimate settings. Joined by pianist Adam Kuruc, Jablokov will present an evening filled with passion and powerful storytelling where he will share the music and moments that have shaped his journey. Eric Martin, Friday, May 23, Whelan's, Dublin Eric Martin, the frontman for the band MR. BIG, began his career in the 80s. After more than 30 years of success with 10 studio albums, 12 live records, and numerous hit singles, MR. BIG recently hung up their top hats and shoes for good. Martin will continue to tour and play his hits, both acoustically and electrically, all over the world this year. An Evening with Vogue Williams, Monday, May 26, Vicar Street, Dublin Fresh from the success of My Therapist Ghosted Me, her new podcast Never Live it Down and her latest book Big Mouth, Vogue Williams is ready to spill on career highs, hilarious lows, and everything in by special guest Garron Noone, nothing is off limits as they dive into stories of divorce, anxiety, family, immortality and showbiz. Cork Roots Fest, Thursday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18, Coughlan's, Cork Some of the country's finest music will be performed at Coughlan's in Cork city as part of Cork Roots Festival this May. The line-up includes James Yorkston, Scullion, John Blek, Briars, The Raines, and Ricky Lynch and the Lynch Mob. Huun Huur Tu, Friday, May 30 at Live at St Luke's, Cork Huun Huur Tu will return to Live At St Luke's for another performance this May. The world-renowned Mongolian throat singers primarily use native Tuvan instruments such as the igil, khomus, doshpuluur, and dünggür, and in recent years, the group have begun to selectively incorporate Western instruments, such as the guitar.
