Podcasts about Cork Opera House

The Cork Proms are taking place over five nights in the Cork Opera House this month. Mairead has been chatting to Trevor Ryan who is involved in the Musical Theatre Concert at the Proms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Laura haven't seen each other since their big huge Cork Opera House gig and they are bursting to discuss and debrief. Join them as they reflect on a great night and share behind the scenes feelings and emotions as well as all all their usual craic and chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Making is a one day festival taking place at Cork Opera House on April 2nd.Mairead met with Lauren and Ava to hear more about it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Opera House on their latest initiative 'Send it Home' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's an Italia '90-inspired episode, as Mick McCarthy, Kevin Sheedy & Chris Morris join us! We also look back at last Friday's draw with Shelbourne, the impressive victory over Sligo Rovers at the Cross, and the Italia '90 events from the RDS & the Cork Opera House.

Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlin Gleeson chats to Mairead about the black tie gala on March 22nd and the 'Send It Home' campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Opera House celebrates its 170th Anniversary this year with a stunning Gala Performance on March 22nd. Soprano Majella Cullagh joined Elmarie in studio ahead of taking part! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling and celebrating the story of Gobnait, a brand new musical takes to the stage of Cork Opera House for one night only! Elmarie spoke to Seán Óg Ó Duinnín all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italia 90 heroes are set for a stage show honouring 35 years after the iconic World Cup. Italia 90: An Evening With The Greatest Football Team will take place in the RDS on Friday, March 14 and the Cork Opera House on Sunday, March 16. Shane spoke to Ireland football legend Ray Houghton who was on the iconic football team.

Italia 90 heroes are set for a stage show honouring 35 years after the iconic World Cup. Italia 90: An Evening With The Greatest Football Team will take place in the RDS on Friday, March 14 and the Cork Opera House on Sunday, March 16. Shane spoke to Ireland football legend Ray Houghton who was on the iconic football team.

The first hour of Sunday 26th January, with Sinéad O Halloran of the Marmen Quartet and Ortús Festival joining Elmarie and Conor around 4.25 and Eibhlín Gleeson, CEO of Cork Opera House, with the first look at the new Strategic Plan for Cork Opera House, around 24.20. Plus lots of events news and listings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its Christmas and Rob and Laura discuss who they would play in the Nativity, what their Christmas looks like, Robs need for balance and Laura starts quoting Batman?!  Happy Christmas from Rob and Laura and thanks so much for listening.   Don't forget Red Raw Live on March 29th at the Cork Opera House as part of the Cork Podcast festival  

The Improv Panto makes its triumphant return to Cork Opera House this December and this year, we're bringing you even more festive fun with two extra shows for the first time ever on Friday 27th, and Saturday December 28th!This isn't your traditional panto – it's an uproarious, completely unscripted performance where YOU, the audience, get to choose the story and who plays what character. Join us for an evening filled with spontaneous comedy, outrageous characters, and unexpected twists as our talented improvisers create a hilarious panto adventure right before your eyes.Patricia is joined by Laura O'Mahony and Laura Harte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for My Live Chat at Cork on a Fork Festival I was asked to do a number of Live podcasts at a recent foodie festival in Cork - Cork on a Fork. I set up a podcast studio in the top floor bar of Cork Opera House in August 2024, in front of a Live audience, where my guests and I shared some very interesting drinks and chats. My 3 guests were: Mark Lonergan - ex-manager of The Shelbourne Whiskey Bar in Cork Barry Walsh from Killahora Orchards  Liam Murray - President of Cork Whiskey Society It was an afternoon of fine guests, fine drinks and some fine chats. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: www.boanndistillery.ie www.killowendistillery.com  Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you listening in to our chat. Laurie

Back in September I brought my podcast to the Cork Opera House.... Here  is that episode. Its a belter. Enjoy with a sausage roll and a swig of lilt.....Oh and remember...Shtay in by the wall. Below is a link to my patreon guys its a great way to support my work and there are loads and loads of exclusive episodes to catch up on. For best listening practices enjoy with a Coors light a smoke and a pancake   / conversationswithcornelius   You can find me on Instagram @Corneliusthecomic Twitter @ComedianConn Facebook @CorneliusPatrickOSullivan or up a mountain or in a pub watching a match. Explore the podcast

James Nelson of The Celtic Tenors chatted to Elmarie Mawe ahead of their return to Cork Opera House for one night only, before they whisk off to Canada and the States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few artists genuinely deserve the accolade of "Legend". There is no arguing the title when it comes to Phil Coulter. He has had chart hits in every decade since the 60s. Worked with everyone from Elvis to Little Mix. Won the Eurovision. Wrote "Congratulations". Made us laugh with Billy Connolly. Made us weep more times than we can remember. Produced Planxty. Written for The Dubliners. Collaborated with Luke Kelly. Wrote for the Bay City Rollers. It's impossible to list it all. And HE STILL KEEPS GOING! Back in Cork Opera House for an unforgettable night on October 31st. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which starts on Thursday 24th, Cork's newest Jazz Guitar Duo, Mulcahy-McGrath came in to studio to play and chat to Elmarie. John McGrath and Tom Mulcahy are just superb and renowned musicians across a wide variety of ensembles, but this is their first time setting out together as a Duo. And we were thrilled to have Paul Dunlea live in studio as well! Not only did one of Cork's most acclaimed international musicians come in to chat, he had some great details on some Green Room shows for the Jazz in Cork Opera House, and he brought his trombone to jam with the lads as well. Sublime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WOW! This is going to be some double bill at Cork Opera House on October 16th! Elaine Kelly chatted to Elmarie Mawe about the upcoming performances of Irish National Opera's "Trade" and "Mary Motorhead". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in Music History. Jail Bird Mama – Cass Elliot arrested in swinging 60's London.  1979 U2 played the Cork Opera House and appeared on TV for the first time And it was green lights all the way in 1976 for John Lennon. I'll get you though this week in Music History in less than 10 minutes.

We set the juice loose in front of a live audience at the Cork Opera House as part of the 2024 Cork Podcast Festival. Subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Don't forget to check out our Patreon for TV reviews and retro movie reviews Subscribe to us on Youtube Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City are Champions, we've done a live show at the Cork Opera House, and Becky Cassin is in studio! Becky recently rejoined the club after two years abroad, and is delighted to be back where she considers home! It's been another busy week at Cork City FC, and Episode 27 is here to talk you through everything.

This week I sit down with the Queen and chat about the build up to and the craic we had at the Cork Podcast Festival in the Cork Opera House. Enjoy with a mug of tae... ps; Shtay in by the wall   PS; If additional podcasts are your bag this could be for you. Support my patreon by clicking this link https://www.patreon.com/ConversationswithCornelius and welcome to a world of brand new exclusive podcasts.  You can find me on Instagram @Corneliusthecomic Twitter @ComedianConn Facebook @CorneliusPatrickOSullivan or up a mountain or in a pub watching a match.   And always remember....Shtay in by the wall.

Julie and Brenda were up to 90 during this recording ahead of their show in the Cork Opera House last Friday. Their schedules were packed! But aside from show chat, Julie gave us the latest Rocco update as well as sharing the gift her new love interest got her. Brenda talked about her recent trip to Barcelona and thinks that maybe she's a solo traveller through and through. It's all here and more so all you have to do is sit back and hit play.Make sure you follow Julie, Brenda and the pod for all the latest news and updates.

Oasis are back and with them comes a new furore over Ticketmaster's tactics but it doesn't bother Ivan who plans to be lording it up in corporate hospitality. The astonishing revelations about the cost of the Dáil bike shed have the Government in the doghouse but will heads roll and will the I.R.F.U be taking notes? Ivan has an informed take on whether Micheál Martin is eyeing up the Áras and what to make of Sinn Féin's revolutionary housing document?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com. Starts Friday 13th September.Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tribute to the late Nell McCafferty, will the gambling bill get through? An argument over more money for sport, Irish Water and houses being built, VAT and the hospitality trade, and finally, can Stephen Donnelly get more productivity in our hospitals?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt & Ivan on Gráinne Seoige's emergence and other electoral candidates, including possibly Dáithí Ó' Sé? US election coverage, farmer's zoned land for housing, and could the GAA's Jarlath Burns replace Michael D. as president?Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Ivan assess the state of the health service, debate Ireland's position on NATO and Defence Forces spending, and discuss the potential of parties on the left and their policies.Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Ivan look in to the real Simon Harris, ask if Michael D. Higgins could be followed as president by a comedian, and look at our pressing infrastructure needs and solutions.Path to Power is going on the road. Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back, on-air in Cahir! Julie catches us up on the Galway Races and the WILD time she had. Julie and Brenda both talk about being underestimated by certain types of men and Brenda tells us about her hot date with a new younger man. Plus, we reveal the special guest for our live show in the Cork Opera House on the 6th September. Tickets on sale here. XOXO, Julie and Brenda.Make sure you follow Julie, Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates.

In a departure from his usual TV and Streaming pics, Declan Wolfe joined us in studio to chat about being in Summer Revels in Cork Opera House, and how much he LOVES the show! (To be fair he's outstanding in it, but don't tell him!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ivan returns from Galway and his mind is still racing, Sinn Féin's housing plan, Michael Ring's announcement, Defamation Bill reform, Electoral Commission survey findings, Budget rumours, your questions answered, and more.Path to Power is going on the road! Join Matt & Ivan with special guests in the 3Olympia Theatre Dublin on Wednesday September 11th and in the Cork Opera House on Friday September 13th.Tickets available here:Dublin: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/path-to-power-dublin-11-09-2024/event/180060F3DE928FE6Cork: https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/path-to-power-matt-cooper-and-ivan-yates/Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.instagram.com/officialivanyates/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468a/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 4, the Cahersiveen Music and Arts Festival will host Cork Opera House's much-loved production of La Bohème, featuring Gavan Ring.

We walked home from the only MCU film to be released this year. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and directed by Shawn Levy. On a separate note, we're doing our first live show in years at the Cork Opera House as part of the Cork Podcast Festival on September 15th at 5.30pm. We'd love to see you there, book tickets here. Subscribe to us on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Don't forget to check out our Patreon for TV reviews and retro movie reviews Subscribe to us on Youtube Follow us on Letterboxd Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang are back together again! Julie and Brenda were over for an Ireland AM appearance which you can watch back here. And if you want to see the girls in the flesh, tickets for their live show in the Cork Opera House on 6th September are available here. But back to the podcast! In this episode, Julie talks about her east, west boobs, Brenda shares more of her intrusive thoughts and Julie tells us how she's getting on being a Mamager. Plus, they also talk trust issues, Brenda's new love interest and Julie being thrown in Instagram jail. Make sure you follow Julie, Brenda and the pod for all the latest news, goss and updates.

Willie Stewart runs Nyahh Records from his home in Co Leitrim. After releasing the brilliant I Am Kurdish by Mohammad Syfkhan in February, Willie talks about how that album came together and talks about Mohammad's story and musical output. Then he talks through other releases on the label, like Natalia Beylis' collaboration with Eimear Reidy, Ian Lynch's solo debut, and the two compilations from 2023: A Collection of Songs in the Traditional & Sean​-​N​ó​s Style and Under the Island: Experimental Music in Ireland 1960-1994. Nyahh Records discography on Bandcamp: https://nyahhrecords.bandcamp.com/album/under-the-island-experimental-music-in-ireland-1960-1994 Ley Lines: https://daily.bandcamp.com/ley-lines/ley-lines-february-2024 Mohammad Syfkhan tour dates: March 28: Record Room, Limerick March 29: Bello Bar, Dublin April 4: Vicar Street (Gig for Gaza, w/ ØXN, Junior Brother, Pretty Happy) Mohammad Syfkhan is a Kurdish/Syrian Singer and Bouzouki player. He began playing music in 1980 while he was in college studying nursing. When he got his degree in 1983, Mohammad moved to the city of Raqqa, Syria where he began working as a professional singer and started his own band, The Al-Rabie Band which played concerts, parties, weddings and festivals all over Syria. The Al-Rabie Band were a much sought-after group. Their live sets included Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish and some Western songs as well as Mohammad's own original material. Mohammad continued to play with his band while also working as a surgical nurse until the war broke out in 2011. This unfortunately brought tragedy to Mohammad's family when one of his sons was killed by Isis thus threatening the lives of the rest of his family. His family had no choice but to leave their home and seek safety in Europe. Three of Mohammad's sons were resettled in Germany while Mohammad, his young daughter and wife were taken in by Ireland. Mohammad has spoken at length of his confusion and despair with fundamentalists and how their message is a far cry from the teachings of love and understanding that he considers the true message of Islam. Since arriving in Ireland, Mohammad has used the language of music to integrate into the local community by playing at private parties and concerts. He regularly plays at weddings and events for the Kurdish and Syrian communities all over Ireland and in Germany. He has collaborated with such Irish artists as Martin Hayes, Cormac Begley, Eimear Reidy, Cathal Roche and Vincent Woods. In 2023 he opened for Lankum at the Cork Opera House and received huge applause from the packed out room. Mohammad's own brand of ecstatic music takes elements from Middle Eastern and North African music to create an atmosphere of joy, love and happiness. The songs on ‘I am Kurdish' have been recorded and mixed with the view to make them to suitable for listening to at a small get together or to be played on a big rig at night clubs. Either way, it is a record that will make people dance. Three of the tracks on the album feature accompaniment by two fellow Leitrim-based musicians: composer, improviser, sound artist and saxophonist Cathal Roche and composer, improviser and cellist Eimear Reidy. Mohammad says: “I thank everyone who has stood with me and supported me. And I especially thank the Irish people who have engaged with my music in such a wonderful way. I consider myself lucky to have come to this wonderful country that has welcomed me and all refugees. I thank God for everything, and now, thanks to this wonderful country, I am a musician and have a safe home. Thank you to the Irish government and people for giving me the honour of calling this country my home.”

Sarah tells Neil about her extreme pain & long wait for a vital scan, Minister Michael McGrath on the upcoming referendum, and a look forward to Summer Revels at Cork Opera House. Cork, it's time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.

Jimmy Barry Murphy sat down with Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney at The Cork Opera House during the Cork Podcast Festival last August. You can listen to the full interview now for free.

Jimmy Barry Murphy sat down with Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney at The Cork Opera House during the Cork Podcast Festival last August. You can listen to the full interview now for free.

The very talented and very busy mezzo-soprano Niamh O'Sullivan joins Marty to chat about her busy schedule performing with the National Symphony Orchestra, becoming a BBC BBC New Generation Artist and singing Bizet's La Tragedie de Carmen at Cork Opera House

The legend Tony Christie continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful voice that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. From trademark mega hit and one of the biggest selling singles of the past two decades – ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo!,– to other classics including: ‘Avenues & Alleyways', ‘Walk Like A Panther', , ‘Las Vegas', ‘I Did What I Did For Maria', ‘Don't Go Down To Reno', and many more through to some show stopping covers from the late greats that helped shape Tony Christie's career. Tony Christie is proud to announce his first new album in over 12 years - ‘We Still Shine'. To be released in January 2024, this album is from the heart and sees Tony go back to his love of country music, something he has been planning to do with long-time producer and close friend Graeme Pleeth for many years. ‘We Still Shine' is his first new album since the critically acclaimed ‘Now's The Time' TONY CHRISTIE - The Legend Lives On Tour at CORK OPERA HOUSE on Thursday, 25th January 2024, THE HELIX, DUBLIN on Friday, 26th January 2024 and ULSTER HALL, BELFAST on Saturday, 27th January 2024.

The girls are sharing tales of driving around Cork city this week as Julie explains how she got pulled over after one too many oat milk lattes while Brenda reminisces on her time spent delivering chips when money was tight. Julie's twins are headed back to school and already looking for ways to stay home and after their first ever live show, Brenda and Julie catch up on their experience performing in a sold out Cork Opera House!

Kevin and PJ are still buzzing after their live podcast at the Cork Opera House but regrettably neither of them have a vocal chord left in their throats. The theme for the week is body modifications and the lads start off by saying which piercing locations are the hottest. PJ loves a tongue piercing on a fella but Kevin thinks it's absolutely horrendous. PJ gives us a tattoo tour of all the artwork on his body and assures Kevin that the image on his torso is a vase and not a butt plug and the lads then discuss whether they think strict rules regarding the visibility of tattoos in the workplace need to be reconsidered.Preorder The I'm Grand Mamual from:Easons / Dubray / BookstationSign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aged 21, Casey decided to give up his position as an apprentice painter/decorator and become an actor.Casey appeared in 2006 in The Wind That Shakes The Barley. His major breakthrough came in 2016, playing Billy Murphy in the film the Young Offenders.Shane talks to James and Timmy about his early life, his career, his struggles and where he is at now. Help us help others by joining our Patreon...Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towards bills, production costs, maintenance and everything else it takes to keep the podcast alive.Donations can be as little as €1 or as much as you can afford. To sign up simply CLICK HERE, thank you Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Barry-Murphy was the obvious guest for our Cork Opera House show said James and Timmy when asked. Timmy said It's very seldom that Barry-Murphy sits down for an interview of any sort, and for Long, the opportunity to speak with an athlete of his stature at the Opera House represents a milestone for the show. Jimmy Barry Murphy is a Cork legend. He's been on everybody's tongue for decades, y'know, between being a player and a manager, and he's somebody that's not in the public eye very much.Help us help others by joining our Patreon...Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towards bills, production costs, maintenance and everything else it takes to keep the podcast alive.Donations can be as little as €1 or as much as you can afford. To sign up simply CLICK HERE, thank you Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie's attempts at hiding the podcast and her social media from her new fella fail, and Brenda's worried she might be catfishing someone after hearing listeners stories of being misled by their partners. The girls chat about threesomes, sexy underwear and accidentally gifting a vibrator. To get tickets to see Left on Read live in the Cork Opera House on the 25th of August, visit www.corkoperahouse.ie

Hello! Here's another interview we did for our summer holiday, it's Cork comedian and general all round sounder, Kyla Cobbler. If you enjoye this episode Kyla is making her Cork Opera House debut early next year and you can get tickets to see her hereThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5645402/advertisement

Julie gives us all the details of her first date in over a year, including her ick and why she'd actually be happier if he didn't text her for a few days. Brenda and listeners share their own first date tales, and the girls offer some advice to someone considering flying all the way to America for a date. To get tickets to see Left on Read live in the Cork Opera House on the 25th of August, visit www.corkoperahouse.ie

Growing up with one foot in Dublin and the other in Cork, Michael “Mick” Mellamphy now has a foot in Ireland and one in New York, where he's in starring in Ronán Noone's The Smuggler at the Irish Repertory Theatre, part of the Origin Theatre's 1st Irish Festival he curated, on stages around NYC for Jan. & Feb. 2023.And he still made time to sit down with us a couple of hours before The Smuggler's final dress rehearsal before opening night a few hours later.But as well known as Mick is in the New York theater scene, but for avid gamers he's famed as the performance capture artist of the cheeky Irish gunslinger Sean MacGuire from Rockstar's hugely popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2.It all started when his grandmother took him to the Cork Opera House to see a Christmas “panto” – the traditional holiday season performance of songs, gags, comedy and dancing – and told him “you could be up there, doing that for a living.”Mick shares tales from the Irish stage, his early days in New York, his time bartending at and later owning the popular New York pub Ryan's Daughter, his first forays into New York theater, why he likens his video game work to performing on the stage, while sliping into an impressive array of accents along the way.Join us for an engaging conversation with a Global Irish Citizen of stage, screen, and video games, Michael Mellamphy!LinksTwitterInstagramLinkedInOrigin Theatre/1st Irish Festival:Origin Theatre TwitterThe Smuggler at the Irish Repertory Theatre

The episode starts with the lads announcing that Kevin is appearing in the Cork Opera House pantomime this year (oh yes he is etc etc) and how he already has a romanticised vision of his Christmas in Cork. The pair then move on to the theme for this week which is accents and ponder whether the podcast would be as successful as it is if it wasn't for their Cork accents. They also have very little faith in the suggestion that Irish people have the sexiest accent in the world (surely not like?) and put their acting skills to the test by taking famous movie quotes and giving them a Leeside spin.Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.