April 2006 Cork

Live Music Listings

April 2006

Saturday 1
The Water Reference + My Remorse + Revolution of a Sun + Serotonin,
8.30pm @ Fred Zepps.
The Australian Pearl Jam, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Exit: Pursued by a Bear, 9pm @ Sinners.
Red Sea Pedestrians, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.
The Vera Lynns, Rochestown Inn.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
Declan O’Rourke, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.

Sunday 2
Forward Russia, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ger Wolfe & The New Skylarks, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.

Monday 3
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

tuesday 4
Echogram + My Corduroy + The Neon Flea Circus, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 5
Micah P Hinson, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, 11pm @ Old Oak.
Boss Volenti + Ideal End, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Live & Gigging Showcase, 9pm @ City Limits.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 6
Messiah J & The Expert, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Revelation Soundsystem, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
John Spillane, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.

Friday 7
Jazzy Jeff, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
Monitor + support, 9pm @ Sinners.
Remedy, Rochestown Inn.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 8
The Sawdoctors, 8pm @ Savoy.
Quade, Rochestown Inn.
The Outside, 10pm @ Charlies.

Sunday 9
Mick Flannery, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.
Cara Dillon, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Monday 10
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 12
Carnival Saloon, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Jennifer Clarke, 9pm @ Sky Bar.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Citizen Elmo, 9pm @ Waxys.

Thursday 13
The Chalets, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
August, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Juno Falls, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.
Floating Opera, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 15
Jack L, 8pm @ Opera House.
Spinto Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
79cortinaz + The Dirty Sheets + The Evil Harrisons, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
August + 24 Hour Doggs + DJ Mike Darcy, 9pm @ Half Moon.
High Voltage, Rochestown Inn.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.

Sunday 16
Babyshambles, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
The Automatic, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Bog The Donkey, Rochestown Inn.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.

Monday 17
The Howling Bells, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Happy Smile Face feat: Jerzery + Charlie Don’t Surf + Loaded Gun
Effect, 9pm @ Cubiculo.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

tuesday 18
Radio Soulwax + 2 Many Dj’s, Savoy.

Wednesday 19
The Sharon Shannon Collection feat. Mundy, Dessie O’Halloran, Jon
Kenny & Richie Buckley Band, 8pm @ Opera House.
The Noisettes, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 20
Bootleg Beatles, 8pm @ Opera House.
Mick Flannery, 8.30pm @ Triskel.
Red Herrings, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Friday 21
Ger Wolfe & The New Skylarks, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Bob Sinclair, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
Andy Dunne, Rochestown Inn.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 22
Emm Gryner, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Blizzards, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
John Spillane, 8pm @ Opera House.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
Kieran Halpin, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.

Sunday 23
Brian Kennedy, 8pm @ Opera House.
Declan O’Brien, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Monday 24
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 26
Vijay Iyer Quartet, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Live & Gigging Showcase, 8pm @ Triskel.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Thursday 27
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Suzanne Joubert, 9pm @ De Barras, Clon.
Live & Gigging Showcase, 8pm @ Triskel.
Red Herrings, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Eric Bell, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 28
Marlena Shaw, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Cork ROCKS, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Phelan Goodman, Rochestown Inn.
24 Hour Doggs, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 29
Nada Surf, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Manic Mechanic, Rochestown Inn.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.
Mad Professor, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Sunday 30
The Backstage Sluts, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
The Jets, Rochestown Inn.

Visual Art

to April 8
Sorry About the Mess
A group show featuring multimedia, painting & drawing by Cian McConn,
Lorraine McDonnell, Stefanie Hough and Tom Finucane. Tigh Fili,
Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

to April 11
Inscape
Work by Brendan Butler. Gallery open 11-7 Tues-Fri, 12-6 Sat- Sun.
Art Haven Gallery, Lower Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork.

to April 12
Exhibition
A show of Russian Art. Lee Gallery, Lavitt’s Quay.

to April 22
From Landscape
Following the success of the exhibition Focus on Drawing in 2001,
curator Jim Savage has assembled a touring exhibition From Landscape
an exhibition of 29 large-scale landscape drawings by artists working
in Ireland today. The aims of the exhibition are two-fold: to propose
the enduring relevance of landscape imagery by exploring its current
contemporary diversity; and equally to celebrate and encourage that
most primal quality of all art practices: Drawing. Artists featured
include John Shinnors, Stephen McKenna, Jill Dennis, Barrie Cooke,
Martin Gale and Brian Bourke. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to April 23
NEW HORIZONS
Work by Judy Hamilton. Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

to April 28
Review Central
Art, Craft, Design and Photography. Work from the 2005 graduate show,
curated by Sean Kelly, project manager National Sculpture Factory.
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-4.30pm. St. John’s Central College,
Sawmill Street.

to April 29
Colourblind
Through her latest collection of works in black and white, Siofra
Kilroy explores the concept of visual appreciation without the
distraction of colour. Challenging the notion of black and white as
passive and inert, this exhibition strives to inject it with life and
movement. Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

to April 30
Ireland At Venice: Aspects from the Irish Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2005
Ireland At Venice comprises works by seven artists: Stephen Brandes,
Mark Garry, Ronan McCrea, Isobel Nolan, Sarah Pierce and the
collaborative artists Walker and Walker. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to April 30
THE ART OF LOOKING
The University College Cork has built up a significant collection of
Irish art over the past twenty years. These artworks are sited around
campus to raise awareness among students and the academic community
of the value of visual culture. The Art of Looking celebrates the
significant resource that the collection now represents. The
exhibition includes the most recent addition to the collection by
Paul Seawright, alongside other works by artists Tony O’Malley,
Hughie O’Donoghue, Alice Maher, Basil Blackshaw and Barrie Cooke.
Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

April 6 to 30
The Possibility of an Island
An exhibition of photographs by Reiner Riedler. The Possibility of An
Island is a collection of past work by Reiner Riedler that capture
moments of quirky calm amidst the backdrop of work a day world chaos,
the images are both humorous and insightful like visual poems. Sirius
Arts Centre, Cobh.

from April 6
The Emperors Nightingale & other works
This group of new figurative paintings are wonderful examples of
Michael Mulcahy’s expressive, vigorous art. Fenton Gallery,
Wandesford Quay.

April 7
Jeremiah Day
American artist Jeremiah Day will present a talk ‘From Manet to
Fugazi - Artists’ Self Organising’ as well as a screening of sections
of the Fugazi documentary ‘Instrument’. 6 - 8pm, April 7 @ Unitarian
Church, Princes Street, Cork. Jeremiah Day Workshops: ‘D.I.Y -
Artists’ Self Organising in the Public Realm’ These workshops arise
out of Jeremiah Day’s first visit to Cork in 2005. He will present
two workshops on this topic in Cork on April 6 - 9 and May 4 - 7.
These workshops are open to all, and anyone interested should contact
the National Sculpture Factory for details 4314353 or
info@nationalsculpturefactory.com National Sculpture Factory, Albert
Road, Cork.

April 10 to 28
“untitled”
Photography by two emerging artists: Kieran Tobin and Lorna Murphy.
Kieran studied photography at St Johns’ College, where he currently
works as a darkroom technician. As a photographer, he covers a broad
range of speacialist genres, including dance, art events and
festivals. Within social issues Kieran has created work based around
traumatic events and personal anxiety. This current work involves the
manipulation of colour printing, including the use of filters treated
with oil paints and pastels. Through this new process he introduces a
unique narative element into his protraits. Lorna also specializes in
this unique process. Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

from April 28
Drawings from Four Series
Drawings by Patrick Ireland. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

April
Corcaigh 1916
An exhibition on the early history of the Cork Brigade of Irish
Volunteers and their role in the events of Easter 1916. Cork Public
Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

Theatre & Opera

April 4 to 8
The Crock
of Gold
Adapted from the novel by James Stephen. A vibrant and joyful new
adaptation of this classic Irish comedy which asks the fundamental
question - how are we to live? This production is a unique blend of
humour, sensuality and satire, for and adult audience. 8pm. Tickets:
f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain
Street.

April 11 to 13
BUGSY MALONE
Written by award winning director Alan Parker, Bugsy Malone is a
rollicking musical spoof of the dirty thirties. With a cast of over
60 ranging in age from 10 - 18 years old the characters are wonderful
cartoon cut-outs; and the weapons of choice are “splurge” whip cream
guns and custard pies. Presented by the Montforts. 8pm (matinees on
April 11 & 13). Tickets: f23/f18 (matinees f12). Box Office: 4501673.
Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

April 12
Frank Pig Says Hello
Granary Rehearsed Readings. By Patrick McCabe. First produced in
1992, McCabe’s adaptation of his own novel ‘The Butcher Boy’ was a
phenomenal success, and has since been recognised as a hugely
important and influential work in the context of contemporary Irish
theatre. A grotesque mixture of story-telling and role-play, this
darkly comic tale has established itself as one of the most memorable
narratives of modern Irish writing (and indeed performance). All
readings take place in the Granary Studio at 6pm. Attendance is free
of charge. Wine and nibbles will be served. Info: 4904275. UCC
Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

April 16
FairyTale of Cork
Join a girl on her journey to the land of fairytales and find out
what happened after they all lived happily ever after. 8pm. Tickets:
f20/f15. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain
Street.

April 17
La Boheme
By Puccini. La Boheme, the classic tale of Parisian love and loss,
with its enchanting heroine, the delicate consumptive Mimi and her
love for an impoverished writer, has become one of Puccini’s best-
loved operas. 8pm. Tickets f30/40/50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 18
Rigoletto
By Verdi. The masterpiece they tried to ban! Starring Vladimir Dragos
as Rigoletto. A stunning traditional production with spectacular sets
and lavish costumes featuring the celebrated tenor aria La Donna è
Mobile. 8pm. Tickets f30/40/50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 19 to 29 (exc. 23rd)
Many Young Men of twenty
John B. Keane’s brilliant musical play deals with those forced by
unemployment, to leave their native Ireland for England. Set in the
early 1960’s the play captures the sadness of emigration and the joy
of returning home. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673.
Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

from April 27
LIFEBOAT
Directed by Belinda Wild. Written by Nicola McCartney. An
extraordinary true story of courage, survival and enduring
friendship. On Friday the 13th of September 1940, a ship, the City of
Benares, set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were ninety
young evacuees escaping the relentless bombing and dangers of war-
torn Britain. Four days into the crossing the ship was torpedoed by a
German submarine, and sank. Only eleven of the evacuees survived. Two
girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cummings, spent 19 terrifying hours in
the water clinging to an upturned lifeboat. They willed each other to
survive. Lifeboat is intended for all ages. Times vary, visit
www.corkoperahouse.ie for further details. Tickets: f10 plus f2.50
booking fee, School groups exempt from booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Half Moon Theatre, Cork Opera House,

April 27 to 29
The Vagina Monologues
By Eve Ensler. 8pm. Tickets: f25/28 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Coming in May

May 2 & 3
A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant
By Tom Murphy. Presented by Kilmeen Drama Group. 8pm. Tickets: f15/18
plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

May 4 to 6
The Rack Pack :
Live from Las Vegas
Now the West End’s biggest hit! Fri at 8pm & Sat at 8.30pm Tickets:
f35, f40, f45 + f2.50 booking fee. Thu at 8pm and Sat at 5pm
Tickets: f25, f30, f35 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

May 5 & 6
NT/Shell Connections
200 actors. 16 directors. 9 companies.10 playwrights. 10 brand new
plays! NT/Shell Connections is a two-day marathon of new plays by
internationally established writers. Various times, check for
details. Tickets: f10/8. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Dance

April 3 to 8
Sleeping Beauty
& Swan Lake
Ellen Kent & Ballet International presents two spectacular
productions featuring a 120 strong company with an impressive corps
de ballet of over 50 dancers and a large live orchestra offering you
the best of Russian ballet. Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty (April
3-5) is widely regarded as the greatest of the Russian ballets.
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake (April 6-8) is one of the most successful and
popular of ballets the world over. Swan Lake is set against
enchanting German fairytale castles, dense forests and moonlit lakes
and features Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music and two great
pas de deux. 8pm. Tickets f25/35/45 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 13
Wishes & Waves
Chrysalis Dance presents a neo-classical dance piece featuring the
music of BellX1 and Declan O’Rourke. 8pm. Tickets f20 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Intermediate 7.30pm, Beginners 8.30pm, Beginners 2/Improvers on
Mondays and Advanced on Thursdays 9.30pm. More info from Kathleen on
086 2547319 or www.salsaireland.com Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf.

Mondays
Southern Tribes i
With Affiliate Tribal Teachers- Marius Griffin and Terrie Young.
Tribal Belly Dance-African Roots. Mixing African grooves with tribal
grace, women come together to learn and share their dance in a non-
competitive atmosphere for fun and friendship! Mondays: 7-8pm
Beginners. Grounding in the basic isolations that underpin our
dance. 8-9.30pm Beginners / Improvers. Tuesdays: 10.30-12pm
Beginners / Improvers. Open to all. Dance in a relaxed environment
where mothers and babies / toddlers are welcome. All Classes have
limited numbers so booking is essential. Booking/Info: Terrie on
0861967 481 or 021 450 8482. Shandon Karate Club, Shandon Street and
The Teaching Rooms, Wellington Road.

Ongoing
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly Dance
A Cork dance community since 1995 Tribal is a dance of Friends.
Ongoing classes in all levels, childrens, and baby/toddler friendly
morning class, moms need a space to dance too. Build your strength,
pride, flexibility, creative skills, ethics and friendships. More
than a dance class.( But less difficult than a trip to Tibet.) Did I
mention fun? Fun is very big with us as well, that and very big
skirts. For More Info pleases contact Marius Griffin Teacher/Director
021 435 9086 Over 30 years in the performance arts, 15 years
dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Caroline Carey presents - Tuesday evening classes at the UCC
DramaLab, Lee Maltings Building, Prospect Row, Cork. 5.15 to 6.45pm
(suitable for beginners) f10. 7 to 9.30pm (dynamic) f15. Next
workshop ‘I CAN'T DANCE’, for people with two, or even three, left
feet! 19 - 21 May. Enquiries & Bookings: Hazel: 021 4961247,
hazel@newton-net.co.uk, www.5rhythmsireland.com

April
Belly dance classes
Egyptian Classical Style Belly Dance in Cork! Candelabrum-dancing,
Cane-dancing, Zills, Veil work, Sword, Fan-dancing, and tabla
dancing. Info/Booking: Adriana 085 1259100 or
Bellydancewithme@hotmail.com. Montfort College Dance Studio,
MacCurtain Street.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Fridays
Hip Circles Belly dance
Fusion Belly dance style (American Tribal roots), come for a lot of
fun, celebrate your womanhood! Yoga / pilates warm ups and
stretches for bellydance, playful troupe dance improvisation,
friendly finger cymbals, sensuous veil, fire dance, goddess
costuming, haflas and more! Ongoing classes, f45 monthly. All ages,
shapes and sizes welcome! Mon: Tribal Bellydance Basics 18:30-19:45
(Beginners), 20:00-21:15 (Beginners). Tues: Tribal Bellydance Basics
10:30-11:45 (Beginners). Wed: Tribal Bellydance Level 2 18:30-19:45
(Improvers), 20:00-21:15 (Improvers). Thurs & Fri: Tribal Bellydance
Level 1 18:30-19:45 (Beginners/Improvers), 20:00-21:15 (Beginners/
Improvers).
29/04/06: Tribal Bellydance Workshops with Wendy Marlat Share a great
Saturday of bellydance fun! Souk (bazaar), Workshops and Hafla! 13:30
- souks opens. 14:00 to 16:00 - Tribal Basics (f35). 16:30 to 18:00 -
Friendly finger cymbals (f25). 18:30 to 20:00 - Flamenco/Tribal
Fusion (f25). 20:30 to 22:00 - Hafla (bellydance party! (f5). DAY
PASS: f70 (includes all the above - 5 hours of workshops plus Hafla).
Venue: The Olympic Karate Club, 81-83, Shandon St, Cork. Booking in
advance needed, call Graziela on 086 3532962/021 4553173. Visit
www.hipcircles.tk Classes at: 15 Bridge Street, (opp. Vibes & Scribes).

Tuesdays
International Folkdancing
Music and dance from all over the world. New dancers welcome, all
ages, no experience necessary. 8-10.30pm, f4 entry, first timers
free. Further details from Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550. St.
Peter’s Parish Hall, Carrigrohane.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango Classes with teacher, Veronica Alegre, Buenos Aires.
Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm (no partner required),
Salon 10pm downstairs @ The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick
Street). Tango Party: Friday April 21, 9pm @ Garda Social Club. Tango
Weekend: May 5, 6 & 7. Details of all events from Aileen 087 2627887
or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

from Wednesday 12
Samba & Forro
Learn SAMBA and FORRO, the most popular dances of Brazil. 7pm. More
info: 085-7296260. The LV, MacCurtain Street.
Fridays & Saturday afternoon
Capoeira
Learn this traditional Brazilian dance/martial art. 7pm on Fridays,
1pm on Saturdays. More info: 085-7296260. The Locker Room, Washington
Street.

April 21
Doubletime! & Pre-Doubletime swing Dance Class
A night of hot swing jazz with Dj Gary. The only night in Cork that
guarantees the jazz will get you up so you can really get down. So
come out and party like it’s 1939. 10pm, f5. An Spailpin Fanac, South
Main St. In the class you’ll learn the basics of Swing Dancing, the
moves, the style, the attitude. 8-9.30pm, f10. The Unitarian Church,
Princes St.
Concerts

April 1
Adagio for Strings
With Anthony Marwood (violin), performing Mendelssohn’s Concerto in D
minor for Violin & Strings; Barber’s String Quartet, Op.11;
Beethoven’s String Quartet in C minor, Op. 131. In association with
Cork Orchestral Society 8pm. City Hall.

April 2
Dominic Kirwan
8pm. Tickets: f25. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

April 8
Spring Music Celebration
The Cork Orchestral Society are delighted to present a landmark
concert featuring Mary Hegarty, John Kinsella, the Fleischmann Choir
and the Cork School of Music Symphony Orchestra. 8pm. f10/15/20 at
door or from Cork School of Music, more info: 4270776. (Cork
Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). City Hall.

April 9
Seventy Years a Growing: An Evening with Liam Clancy
Liam, accompanied by the guitarist Paul Grant, will perform an
evening of some of his favourite songs interspersed with tales of his
adventures over 50 years in show business and some choice readings.
8pm. Tickets: f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 13
Sacred Music Series
Sacred Music Series (V): Conductor: John O’Brien. The Works Chorus
with Sonya Keogh - Mezzo Soprano, and string quartet perform the
premiere of the Honan Mass, commissioned from John O’Brien by the
Honan Chapel. 8pm. Attendance is free. All welcome. Honan Chapel, UCC.

April 14
Good Friday Concert
Ciara Moroney (piano) ‘Towards an original & creating tradition’;
Haydn ‘Seven Last Words from the Cross’; Spoken reflections with Dean
Michael Burrows. 8pm. Free adm. St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

April 14
Stabet Mater
Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater in a new setting for female chorus and Jazz
ensemble. Featuring Seraphim, Karl Rooney, Michael Lynch, Carolyn
Goodwin - Saxophones, Derek Cremin - Piano, and Deirdre Frost -
Electric Bass .8pm. Admission f15/f10 conc. Tickets available from
Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett Street Tel: 021 427 1659 and at the door.
Honan Chapel, UCC.

April 23
Patsy Cline: Music & Memories
Featuring Sandy Kelly as Patsy Cline. 8pm. Tickets: f25. Box Office:
4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

April 30
All I Ask of You: A Tribute to the West End Musicals
Starring Broadway and West-End favourite, Peter Karrie. With very
special guests Linda Kenny and Ciaran Bermingham. 8pm. Tickets: f25.
Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

April 30
Finbar Wright
The world acclaimed singer returns to home ground to perform. 8pm.
Tickets: f30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

April 10 & 12
Abba: The Show
Performed by Smackee. 8pm. Tickets: f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 11
Phantom & The Musicals
Performed by Smackee. 8pm. Tickets: f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Comedy

April
Coming Soon
Apr 8: Andrew Maxwell. Apr 15: tbc. Apr 22: tbc. Apr 28: tbc. Show
9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club,
Coburg Street.

Thursdays
Snatch Comedy Improv
Great Comedy Improv - A non-stopping rollercoaster of absurdity,
originalty and amazing spontaneity! An hour (and a bit) of the games
you might remember from “Whose Line is it Anyway?” plus some very
special surprises. If you want a pint, have a laugh and enjoy some of
the fastest, wittiest and most extreme comedy, do not hesitate,
SNATCH IMPROV is what you are looking for!!! Doors 9.30pm, Show 10pm,
f5. Sky Bar, Coburg Street.

Festivals

April 3 to 9
Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
This unique festival brings together a huge range of learning
organisations catering for all ages and interests. During the
festival over 150 free events take place across the city -
demonstrations, tours, introductory classes, exhibitions, information
sessions, seminars, workshops and talks. The emphasis is on fun with
plenty of opportunities for the public not just to watch but also to
join in and try out a skill. For more details pick up a festival
programme, tel 4924596 or visit www.corkcity.ie/learningfestival
Cork City.

April 21 to 23
World Book Festival
The festival will be marked by free events on Grand Parade, in the
City Library, Bishop Lucey Park, and Triskel . The project is a
collaboration between Cork City Libraries, Triskel, Munster
Literature Centre, and Tigh Fili Arts Centre. Round-the-clock
readings will take place, for children and adults, by well known
authors and poets including Paul Durcan, Rita Ann Higgins, Rommi
Smith, Christy Kenneally, William Wall, Mary Leland, Louis de Paor,
Conal Creedon, Stephen Boyd, as well as new Cork writers under the
banner ‘New Voices’. Features of the Festival: Cork’s well known
Farmers markets will serve world-renowned cuisine on Grand Parade •
Book stalls will be set up on Grand Parade • The Central Library will
stay open from 9.30am on Saturday 22nd April to ca 2.30 am on Sunday
23rd • The evening readings (starting at 8.00) at the Central Library
will feature William Wall and Mary Leland • There will be street
performers, storytellers, poetry workshops and other kids activities
by Tigh Filí in Bishop Lucey Park. Cork City.

April 26 to 30
Cork International Choral FestivaL
The Cork International Choral Festival will run for five days in
April 2006, featuring over 50 events: • A celebratory Opening
Concert, The Music of John Rutter • Scala on the Rocks, a performance
by Scala, Europe’s foremost Youth Choir from Belgium • World premiere
performance of Laoi na Laoithe, performed by Cór Ban Chúil Aodha •
First Leeside performance of Rachmaninov’s Vespers, performed by
Resurgam • Fleischmann International Trophy Competition • Closing
Gala Concert • Lunchtime & afternoon concerts featuring ‘Raniza’
Female Choir (Belarus), Valda, The Lassus Scholars and Cork
Children’s Chorus • Free public performances and church performances
• National Competitions • Festival Club: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th
April, Clarion Hotel. For further information visit:
www.corkchoral.ie. Ticket Bookings: Cork Opera House: 021 4270022 /
www.corkoperahouse.ie. Tel and internet bookings are subject to a
handling charge of f2.50 per ticket

Other Stuff

April
Mick An Chnoic
Mick an Chnoic - ‘The Legend of the Blue Banana’ is an entertaining,
fun, puppet show with special appeal for children from 6 to 10. 3
performances at Ballincollig Rugby Club Sat 8th April; Performances
in Cobh (Sirius Arts Centre, April 10th), Knocknaheeney Youth Project
(11th @ 11am) Ardbhaile Community Centre (11th @ 2 & 3pm) Whitechurch
Community Centre (12th @ 11am) Mallow Community Youth Centre (12th @
2 & 3pm) and Fermoy Community Youth Centre (13th @ 11am, 2 & 3pm). A
family ticket – 3 children under 10 plus an adult is f15, single
tickets f5. For more details contact 021 4323 266 or email:
cliffdolliver@eircom.net

April 28
Fusion Events:
Life begins at 40!
Are you single and over 40? Do you fancy meeting new people for an
evening, while enjoying a leisurely hike or group outdoor activity in
Oysterhaven, followed by a delicious dinner in Finders Restaurant and
a hilarious evenings entertainment. Meet mingle and form friendships,
Fusion organises everything, all you have to do is turn up and have
fun. For this and loads of other upcoming fun events check out our
website at fusionevents.tripod.com or contact us at 087 6282908.

ongoing
Conserving the Dream
Treasures of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, celebrating the works of
William Burges, Architect. Opening hours: Mon to Fri (11am-5pm,
closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sat (11am-4pm, closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sun (3pm-5pm).
Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

Saturdays
Art In The Park
Weekly exhibitions by Cork-based artists in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork.