The Arts House

Never afraid to take on unusual productions, Rebel City Drama Club brings Rossum's Universal Robots to the stage of the Nano Nagle Theatre in Ballyphehane. Conor Tallon spoke to Rob O' Sullivan to find out more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chats to Director Denis O'Sullivan about Enda Walsh's play "Ballyturk", which is being brought to the stage of the Everyman Theatre this week - with an added twist!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork World Book Fest LITERALLY has something for everyone. Six days packed with over 40 events, from readings and panel discussions to talks and workshops. Conor Tallon spoke to Patricia Looney of Cork City Library all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of Chapter One, Fiona Farrell takes us through the first chapter of a brand new book - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. If you've heard of or seen the "tradwife" phenomenon online, well then you'll recognise what Fiona is describing immediately. It sounds intriguing and she told Conor Tallon all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murphy and Der O Riordan of the incredible band Dezperado are bringing the sound of The Eagles to The Everyman on May 2nd for a very worthy cause. This Cork band is well known and loved for the dynamic they have with their audiences as well as the superb harmonies they recreate. Elmarie chatted to them ahead of the gig! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The smash-hit play around the world opens at the Cork Arts Theatre on April 22nd, and actress Clodagh Whelan told Elmarie Mawe all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 4th in the Rebel Relics Series, where Conor Tallon invites the Curator of Cork Public Museum - Dan Breen - to share the fascinating stories behind artifacts and treasures in the museum in Fitzgerald's Park in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a team behind the Everyman Sunday Songbook! Each show captures a story or an era and brings it to glorious life through music interspersed with stories and fabulous multi-media images - and invites the audience to sing along too! Top class musicians and performers in huge demand on tour around the country - and this time they're joined by Showband Legend, Art Supple. Art came in to studio with Linda Kenny to chat to Elmarie Mawe ahead of the Everyman show on April 19th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so exciting to discover amazing stories of people from Cork, and this is one of those stories that reveals more and more layers and details the more you delve into it! Historian and Researcher Victoria Pearson will be welcoming everyone to Cork City Library on Saturday April 18th, to share the story of the Moylan family, in conversation with Conal Creedon, and she told Elmarie Mawe all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe went along to a rehearsal for "Matilda" to meet the pupils of CADA who are performing in Dance Cork Firkin Crane this Easter week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were delighted to promote the newly formed Glanmire Players inaugural production, and they chose a great play to start with! Conor Tallon chatted to Eleanor O Kelly Lynch about getting a brand new theatre company off the ground! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer's big production of The Sound of Music at Cork Opera House is going to be something else! And the search for the perfect Maria began a few months ago. Well Wendy Carr was just annouced as the succesful casting, and so Elmarie Mawe chatted to her on The Arts House! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9th is the date for a very special concert in celebration of the life and music of Joe Corbett - the beloved Cork baritone who died in 2025. His dear friends and longtime colleages Majella Cullagh and Mary Hegarty came in to studio to talk about marking his legacy with an amazing lineup of guests and performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy to chat to Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh ahead of a gorgeous concert in the beautiful St Catherine's Cultural Centre in Kinsale on April 10th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a night is in store for audiences at the Everyman on April 16th, as Jim O'Mahony brings his acclaimed show "The Artistry of Frank Sinatra" to the stage. This time, it's got all the bells and whistles as not only will Jim be leading us through a journey of Sinatra's life, and singing all those incredible songs along the way, but he'll be doing it with a Big Band on stage. It's going to be superb. He braved the early morning with the clocks going forward and called in to studio to chat to Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork is 100% the Festival Capital of Ireland and here's the newest baby! The East Cork Songwriting Festival takes place on April 11th and welcomes songwriters of all leveles from professional to brand new beginner. So Elmarie Mawe spoke to Eavan O'Leary all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One" Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower bookshop in Ballincollig about a new book........ bit Fiona can only talk about the first chapter! This week it's a new book from Cork author Neil Tully - who also has a signing in Waterstones on wednesday April 1st at 6.30pm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's always fantastic to showcase young talent - and here's a brand new voice to the scene. We are delighted to introduce Brooke Stanton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you read "Tuesdays With Morrie"? Have you seen the film? Have you ever seen it on stage?! Well now's your chance to travel the road with this incredible character as the production of Tuesdays With Morrie comes to the Everyman Theatre for 3 nights! Elmarie Mawe spoke to David Hayman who plays the titular role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Centuries before we scrolled to pass the time - how did residents of Cork have fun in Viking times?! Find out in this week's episode of Rebel Relics, as Conor Tallon talks to the Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, about the treasures of the museum! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you see "The Assembly" on TV this spring? Well Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cork's Kevin Walsh about taking part in the series, about a gig he's organised to raise money for the Rainbow Club, and about the inspiration for his new single "Seize the Moment" available on all platforms and Bandcamp right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year sees the 4th Féile Fearran Rí attracting a huge range of musicians to the Northside of Cork City to celebrate music and storytelling, and Conor Tallon spoke to Jessie Cawley of Music Generation Cork City all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork singer and songwriter Maria Byrne about a very special song release for Mothers' Day this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork writer and director Maria McLeod about her feature film "Wish You Were Here" being screened in Triskel this week, and about her path to filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In "Chapter One", Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrell from Leaf and Bower in Ballincollig about a new book - and just gets a taste of the story from the first chapter. So this week's hot new release was Liz Nugent's "The Truth About Ruby Cooper" and Fiona was all excited about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Sherlock-Homes-obsessed man living hidden away on Cork's Northside........ writer and performer Timmy O Mahony spoke to Conor Tallon about his new play on tour now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new EP "Lip Gloss" was just released by Ben Warren Flynn with one track having a particular meaning for its writer. Elmarie Mawe spoke to musician and composer Ben Warren Flynn and got him to introduce "Olive Tree" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet again this year the West Cork Drama Festival has a superb lineup of groups coming from various parts of the country to take part. Elmarie Mawe spoke to PRO Áine de Róiste! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved Cork singer-songwriter Ger Wolfe was Conor Tallon's guest, to chat about his latest album, and his upcoming live performance in Coughlan's on Douglas Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rochestown Park Hotel on March 21st will be the setting for a huge night hosted by Courcey Rovers GAA. Films, music, and lots of awards, all in aid of club facilities in Ballinspittle. Elmarie Mawe chatted to Gail Nolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Mary Pedder Daly about taking on the huge work of Karl Jenkins in a very special performance in Killeagh Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher teamed up as Hubcap Theatre they captured thousands with their first production of "The Parish" which toured all over Ireland. From that came two women called Mary - and their escapades are now coming to a theatre near you! Conor Tallon caight up with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new book series, Conor Tallon chats to Fiona Farrel of Leaf and Bower, where they dive into a new book and read the first chapter. Is that enough to grab you and pull you in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're from Cork. We LOVE Shandon! We can all see it from almost any point in the city centre. But what does Shandon see??!! Dive into the most varied and fascinating world of characters as watched from Shandon's four faces in Ger Fitzgibbons stunning play and celebaration of Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disover Cork's hidden treasures and some amazing stories, as Conor Tallon caught up with Curator of Cork Public Museum, Dan Breen, for another intriguing episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a rainy spring evening, there's nowhere better than a bookshop, and John Breen has lined up some great author events in Waterstones as well this month, as he described to Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love the story of Les Miserables? Well Elmarie Mawe spoke to Frrench film director Eric Besnard about his acclaimed portrayal of Jean Valjean - the closing film of this year's Cork French Film Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well what a task Sheena Crowley has set herself and the team! A brand new Songwriting competition is now open for entries, with prizes including funding and recording, so it's going to attract huge attention! Elmarie Mawe called into Crowley's Music Store to find out more from Sheena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know a writer? Are YOU in fact, a writer?! Well during Cork World Book Fest there's a fabulous opportunity to meet book agents and publishers if you have somehting that's worth seeing in print. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Senior Executive Librarian Patricia Looney about the One Page Pitch Event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's toujours great excitement in Cork for the Cork French Film Festival run by the Alliance Francaise, and there was a super gathering for the launch of the 37th edition during the semaine! Time to get booking your tickets, and Elmarie Mawe spoke to Alliance Francaise Cork Presidente, Valerie David-McGonnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cofrk authors are on a roll at the moment. This week watch out on Amazon Prime for the filmed version of Catherine Ryan Howard's 56 Days! And Elmarie Mawe gave Booktokker Emma O Connell a buzz to chat about the series from Chloe Walsh which has just been picked up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never hardly longer than a minute, Cork storyteller Gerry Miller has a store of yarns, puns and wisecracks to make us chuckle over the coffee. Here's this week's gem as he chatted with Conor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon called into Cork Public Museum to talk to Curator Dan Breen, and begin a series looking at some of the amazing archaeological finds and historical artifacts we can all discover on a visit! They began with one of the tiniest and oldest objects in the Museum's collection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe was delighted to be joined live in studio this morning by musicians Ellen Crowley and Charlie Duff of The Olympia Quartet to talk about their upcoming concerts in the Ortús Chamber Music Festival, and lots more besides! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a pure pleasure to have the brilliant Marja Gaynor in studio with Elmarie Mawe, as they chatted ahead of the Ortús Chamber Music Festival 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon caught up with Fiona Farrell to gather a super suggestion-list of books, for Valentines to Palentines and everyone in-between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon were joined in studio by Therese O Sullivan, choreographer and cast members Andrew Armitage and Megan Grufferty, from the MTUCSM Degree in Musical Theatre, ahead of the stunning show "Come From Away". It tells the true story of the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland, whcih overnight welcomed 7000 stranded plane passengers on the day of September 11th 2001. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What tremendous work is being done by Sample Studios in the field of supporting artists in Cork. Conor Tallon spoke to Director Aoibhie McCarthy about a new bursary scheme which will make a hige difference to 15 specially chosen artists this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marking its 50th birthday, the Cork Arts Theatre has embarked on a series of super initiatives and programmes. One of those involves promoting new plays with female directors. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Julie Kelleher who is directing the Irish premier of the play "Infinity" which opens on February 5th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe chatted to Cork author Martin McSweeney about his new thriller set in Cork in the 1960s, called "Sins of the Father." It's a page-turner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork has lots of great film clubs scfreening great films from the world of independent cinema. Conor Tallon chatted to Jamie Monagan about this week's Cine Club screening in the city, and had news of Clonakilty and Bantry screenings as well this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.