The Arts House

Dr. Mary Strangman was an extraordinary Quaker Irish woman whose accomplishments were in danger of being forgotten. She was one of Ireland’s first medical doctors whose work saved countless lives among Waterford’s poor; an early lecturer in the field of alcohol and drug addiction; a pioneering suffragette; and, more. Yet she is largely unknown to the Irish public. This is changing with a new play,...

What a pairing. Karen Underwood and Nina Simone. One night only. Sea Church in Ballycotton. August 24th. It will be ELECTRIC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Souls, Shadows and Secrets  is a new play written and directed by Barry Monahan that gives voice to three of Ireland’s prominent historical figures: Constance Markievicz, Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera. Starring Jim O Mahony as Michael Collins, Ethan Dillon as Eamon deValera, and Jean van Sinderen-Law as Constance Markievicz, and Niamh Santry as the character Kate who weaves them all tog...

Starring Eoin O'Reilly, Conor McPherson's "Rum and Vodka" is a classic tale of booze and all of the debauchery we can all fall victim to within the grind of big city life, and it comes to Cork city this summer in this electrifying new production of the beloved one man show. A young man feeling trapped by the responsibilities that come with being a good father and a loyal husband, attempts to...

Well anyone who's ever been a fan of Gogglebox will love this play in the Cork Arts Theatre this week. Directed by Geoff Gould and starring Seamus O Rourke and Joan Sheehy! They spoke to Elmarie, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a chance for someone who could be a dynamic project manager to work with Inclusive Dance Cork, the first of its kind in the country, liaising with bodies like UCC and Firkin Crane, and dealing with dancers from all over the world. Rhone Coughlan and Kaylie Streit had the details for Elmarie. And Conor had news of another job for an Assistant Curator in the Cork Public Museum! Hosted on Acas...

Elmarie spoke to Al D'Alton one of the directors of a very special afternoon on August 18th in The Everyman Theatre, about the new playwrights whose work is being showcased this year, in partnerships with Graffiti Theatre Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a gem of a festival this is every August! Stunning trad and folk in a variety of settings around Bantry. Martin Hayes spoke to Elmarie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Lar McCarthy chatted to Elmarie about Kilmeen's summer comedy for 2024, every Tuesday and Thursday of August in Rossmore, West Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chatted to John Breen of Waterstones Cork about the next book launch on Tuesday August 6th at 6.30pm. Amanda Cassidy will be in conversation with Catherine Kirwin, about Amanda's new book "The Perfect Place". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so fantastic to see Keith Hanley recording and releasing original music as "Hanley" and the next single is ready for Friday August 9th, so Pre-save now, and get downloading and streaming from August 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Ireland Meltdown of an Irish Tour Guide Written & Performed by   Jack Walsh –  Killinaskully (Jimmy), Kin, Vikings Valhalla, The Northman. A 70 minute whirlwind of 40 characters, including landlords, tourists, historical figures and even a moonwalking squirrel, as a tour guide selling Ireland as a wonderful land of ceol, cailíní agus craic struggles to keep a roof ove...

Laura O'Mahony and Laura O'Callaghan sat down with Elmarie to talk about the Comedy Improvised Midsummer Murder Mystery at the Cork Arts Theatre. Basically they can't tell us anything cos there's no plot til the audience shows up - but shur that never got in the way of a good chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a joy it's been this summer seeing so many of our Cork stars return from the West End to sing and perform at home. And one of them is Alison Arnopp who is home to be in Summer Revels at Cork Opera House! Elmarie sat down with her for a chat during rehearsal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a career Imelda May is having! She simply throws herself into new challenges with complete joy and conviction, and she brings all that to Peter Sheridan's play "Mother of All the Behans", which tells the story of Kathleen - Brendan Behan's brother. Elmarie was fascinated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan McCarthy joined Conor Tallon to catch up on how the Opening weekend was shaping up and what else is in store for visitors to Skibbereen this week as the festival runs right the way through to August Bank Holiday Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jim Griffin says, "All roads lead to Roberts Cove" for Sunday August 4th, as the annual Vintage Festival gets underway. There's 10 acres packed with activities and entertainment, as he told Elmarie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Curtis had a tough job covering so many of the events in this year's Mallow Arts Festival as he chatted to Elmarie. With all the details on mallowartsfestival.com there are 5 jam-packed days of concerts, exhibitions, talks, film, outdoor events, family entertainment and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Plover joined Elmarie live from Fitzgerald's Park as the entire area was being checked for this year's Joy In The Park festival . With 10 stages and performance and activity areas, there's something for everyone! Who could have known it would be the same day as Cork's All Ireland Hurling Final?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan McCarthy had loads of details for Elmarie about this enormous arts festival in Skibbereen, which kicks off with an Olympics-themed Street Party on Friday July 26th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crawford Art Gallery in Cork is set to undergo a transformative regeneration, and to that end must close its doors from the autumn of 2024. In one of its final exhibitions before that happens, they invited the people of Cork to vote for their favourite works "You Tell - We Show" ..............and now those works have been gathered for a special exhibition, as selected by the public. Conor Tall...

From July 26th to August 4th, Cork Opera House stages a FANTASTIC summer show, reviving the name of Summer Revels with a whole new generation of Cork talent. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Cork Opera House Director Eibhlín Gleeson during the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sound installation that invites you to sit, be still, listen and let your imagination take over, as Danny McCarthy's work in the Lavit Gallery runs for its final week. Conor Tallon joined him in the gallery to learn about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stunning summer song from Cork's Fiona Kennedy, inspired by a moment in time, when Mary Elmes, who was saving Spanish children during WW2, encountered a group of gypsies who were also fleeing persecution. They sang and danced for Mary and the children, as Fiona told Elmarie. For the full single go to Bandcamp, or wherever you stream and buy your tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...