The Arts House

Run. Don't Walk. The Paul Dunlea Big Band returns to the stage of Cork Opera House as part of the 170th Anniversary Celebrations for an incredible night of Big Band music and some world-class singers and special guests. Paul joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio to chat about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Night........... One INCREDIBLE night....... Culture Night never fails to blow our minds every year, and Marcela Whelan, of Cork City Council, joined Elmarie Mawe to look at some of the events taking place in Cork City on September 19th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a landmark for UCC and Cork University Press to mark this year - 100 years of publishing! It's being celebrated with a one-day Symposium looking back at the various books which have been released in that century of print, and a whole day of amazing speakers and guests coming together in UCC. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Head of Publishing, Sinéad Neville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Glen Theatre group continue their celebration of Seán Buckley's comedy "Roger's Final Farewell", at the Everyman Theatre. Conor Tallon spoke to Maureen O'Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honestly, September is an embarrassment of riches in Cork when it comes to the Arts. And one of the undisputed jewels in the crown is SFSH, a festival with so much spirit and creativity concentrated in a few packed days. Elmarie Mawe chatted to Mary Hickson ahead of this year's celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love Legally Blonde!?! Well the Montfort College students have been rehearsing all summer to bring a huge show to the Cork Opera House at the start of September, and performers Leah Sweeney and Ella O'Shea, and Laurie O'Driscoll and her daughter Sive all called in to studio to chat to Elmarie on Sunday. With no chance to rehearse, Leah and Ella also sang live, which absolutely was outstanding!!! Bravo girls!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if you needed another reason to go to Spike Island, how about the incredible Literary Festival held there every year!?! This year's programme is once again a fantastic celebration of crime writing and superb authors! Conor Tallon spoke to the acclaimed writer behind the festival, Michelle Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always fun to chat to Claudia Carroll, one of Ireland's best known actresses from her iconic role as Nicola in Fair City. But her career as an author has taken her on to even greater heights with over 20 books to her name to date. One of them, "The Secrets of Primrose Square" opens as a stage play (her first) in the Everyman Theatre, and also stars Clelia Murphy, one of Claudia's lifelong friends and another star of Fair City. Elmarie spoke to Claudia before the show has its premier in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The buzz of anticipation ahead of the opening of the film "Christy" has been building all summer, and now it's finally in screens all over the country. Already teh reviews have been fantastic for the plot, the characters and the Director Brendan Canty. He called in to studio to chat to Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon ahead of the film's opening night in Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Laura Harte and Laura O'Mahony chat to Mairead live in studio about the improv Summer holiday extravaganza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prisma Queer Film Festival is happening this weekend in Cork. To find out more about it Mairead caught up with founder and festival director Benjamin Ruprecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Young Playwrights programme is coming to its finish for 2025 with the performance at the Everyman. To tell us more Mairead caught up with Niall Cleary, Artistic Director of Graffiti Theatre Company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who needs an excuse to head to the coastline of West Cork? Who really needs an excuse to sail out to one of the islands? Well if you're LOOKING for an excuse, then here it is: The Island Drift, on Garnish Island, from the 5th ot the 7th of September, is already booking strongly. So Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cónal Creedon about his love of the Island and this festival, which encompasses Word and Music over the 3 days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Jo Kerrigan and Photographer Richard Mills once again collaborate to produce a stunning book celebrating the Fairy Forts of Ireland. Elmarie Mawe sat down with Jo to hear some of the incredible stories she gathered as she and Richard travelled all over the country to research and photograph these ancient structures. From the Daoine Maithe to tales of misfortune and revenge, it's a fascinating read immersed in local lore and belief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear O'Brien joined Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon in studio to chat about the extraordinary lineup of tours, talks and open buildings for Cork Heritage Open Day 2025, now in its 20th year. There's so much to see!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a month August is! The most fabulous celebration of crafts from all over Cork City and County are showcased in Cork Craft Month, stewarded every year by Cork Craft and Design. The director of Cork Craft Month, Ava Hayes, was chatting to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visually Impaired listeners can receive free Tactile Packs, for those who would like to visit the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College - either in person on Friday August 15th, or online from home - and artist Claire McLaughlin will guide you through the whole experience. Claire has been running these events for various galleries since 2014 so is well versed in making the event lively, interesting, engaging and accessible for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Besides being on tour with Imelda May in her incredible show "Mother of All the Behans" (returning to the Everyman Theatre in August 2025 - don't miss it!), Jimmy Brockie (an honorary Corkman at this stage) has so many strings to his bow, Elmarie Mawe hardly knew where to start when they had a chat for this week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork's Luke Hogan heads on tour to Australia this week with the International Cast of The Simon and Garfunkel Story. Elmarie Mawe caught up with him before he took off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Well you can always rely on Declan Wolfe to bring the fun, and when Elmarie asked him to come in to studio with some suggestions for series to stream while she's off sick with chemo, let's just say he came prepared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Gould is one of those people who falls into the category of "If you want something done, ask a busy person"! So when Conor Tallon caught up with him, let's say there was more than one production up for discussion for the coming week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of Heritage Week 2025, Sample Studios is hosting a 4-day Summer School in UCC, tracing the history of Irish Art from Early Christianity to the Present Day. It's being led by Dr Matthew Whyte who held a hugely successful series of talks in Triskel as well this year, and he spoke to Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The play "Stones in His Pockets" has been performed and seen all over the world. From the West End to Broadway, and from Prague to Norway. Its latest production is directed by Matthew McElhinney, Marie's son, and it was great to finally talk to her after all these years covering various productions of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of people know the work of Charlie Mahon, and have picked up his pieces in either Cork Craft and Design or The English Market. Elmarie Mawe went to his pottery studio to meet the man behind the famous Mackerel and Grá designs of pottery, in a series celebrating Cork craftspeople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday throughout the summer, there's a fantastic chance to see and hear some superb musicians, singers and dancers perform "Tides of Tradition" in Kinsale, at Acton's Hotel. Liam O'Keefe, Aisling Sage and Paul McCabe came into Studio to tell Elmarie all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet again the team behind Mallow Arts Festival has put together a super programme, and the anticipation of plans progressing for a new Arts Centre in the town, which will serve North Cork, has added to the excitement and motivation for everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muirgen O'Mahony and Tara McNeil became firm friends as part of the Celtic Woman team, and while they're on a break from touring they're performing a concert online on Sunday July 13th, on the Stage It Platform! Elmarie was chatting with Muirgen ahead of the streamed event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LINEUP for 2025 in Bantry this year! No wonder the West Cork Literary Fesival is considered one of the jewels in Cork's Cultural Calenday! Elmarie Mawe spoke to Director Eimear O Herlihy about her love of reading, books, the Festival and West Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From all over Munster - THEY'RE COMING!!! Incredible musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers, performing and competing for the Munster titles and coveted All-Ireland Qualifiers! Ger O Driscoll, Chairperson of Fleadh Cheoil Na Mumhan, spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Weir by Conor McPherson is such a landmark play in Irish theatre. And this summer, Kilmeen Drama Group has a touring production taking to the road. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Nora Scannell, actress and Director, all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe caught up with Mike Scott ahead of The Waterboys return to Cork for a brilliant night of music, hits, and brand new music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a pleasure to talk to Geraldine Hughes about The Everyman Theatre's production of "The Beacon" by BAFTA-nominated playwright and screenwriter, Nancy Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinsale Arts Weekend opens on July 10th but already some events are selling out. Elmarie chatted to Chairperson Anna Mulcahy about some of this year's highlights for the 9th year of the Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meliora Quartet will be performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival which is now underway. Mairead has been chatting to Oscar Casey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tracton Music and Arts Festival 2025 kicks off this week for its 10th year! Sara Roberts has been speaking to Mairead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Cork Literary Festival opens on July 11th. One of the events on a busy programme will be Somerville and Ross: Claire Connolly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'The Beacon' opens at the Everyman next Friday, July 4th. Mairead has been chatting with cast-member Stephen O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Wilkins chatted to Conor Tallon about a joyful show running for 3 nights at the Cork Arts Theatre, celebrating and showcasing songs and talent from The West End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is gearing up for the Joe Bonamassa gigs in The Marquee, and Fiona Kennedy is delighted to release her cover of a Joe Bonamassa song! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Heard it on the Grapevine?" well now's your chance to hear some BRILLIANT stories WITH "Grapevvine" - (yes that's how it's spelled!!)one of the events at this year's West Cork Literary Festival! Elmarie Mawe spoke to founder Daniel Galvin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe headed to Uilinn West Cork Arts Centre in Skibereen to meet Ann Davoren and celebrate the Centre's 40th Birthday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How joyful to chat to Áine Ní Shé about her experience of being in Madrigal 75, and the upcoming concert as part of their 50th Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new original play, from Cork's Hunter's Moon Theatre Group! Conor Tallon spoke to writer and director Philip O Byrne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.