The Arts House

Decadent Theatre Company continue their powerful run of productions with David Harrower's "Blackbird" which goes on National Tour this week. Directed by Andrew Flynn and starring Declan Conlon and Maeve Fitzgerald, it is a heart-stopping confrontation between two people forever bound by a shared experience that torments them both.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What joy to herald in the summer with the arrival of the Cork International Choral Festival -back LIVE AND IN PERSON! So Peter Stobart, Director of the Festival, was Live in Studio to chat with Elmarie. More theatre guests, a ticket competition, and gorgeous music to bring another packed show of the arts in Cork to listeners everywhere! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Ryan, Director of The Montforts, was joined in Cork's 96FM's Studio One by Shane Limansag (Aladdin) and Sophie O’ Grady (Jasmin) to chat to Elmarie Mawe ahead of their Easter production of Aladdin in Cork's Firkin Crane Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On what happens to be the 100th birth-date of Charles Mingus, Guy Barker conducts a glorious celebration of his music, and that of Miles Davis, played by the RTE Concert Orchestra and Big Band. April 22nd in Cork Opera House will be a night to remember, and Elmarie had a chat with Guy Barker about the upcoming show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe is joined by Linda Kenny and Alft McCarthy of the Everyman Sunday Songbook to celebrate the screen icon Doris Day on what would have been her 100th birthday. Also joining the conversation was Maria Mangan from Cork, one of the members of the Doris Day Fanclub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Sunday listening from Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon, featuring a special focus on Doris Day for her 100th, ahead of the Everyman Sunday Songbook on April 24th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Michael Waldron chatted with Conor Tallon about this week's Work of the Week which can be seen online, and about Virtual Tours while the Gallery is closed for a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining a world-wide hit show like Celtic Woman is a career-high and joy for any singer, and Ballincollig native Muirgen O Mahony is thoroughly enjoying being part of the amazing team! She chatted to Elmarie about joining the show, recording for PBS and finally getting out on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Crawford Gallery closed for the next month, Conor Tallon spoke to Dr. Michael Waldron about this week's Work of the Week which can be seen online. And about their Virtual Tours of the Gallery which people can engage with while the doors are shut. And indeed - why they are shut in the first place! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irene Kelleher, actress, writer and director, chats to Elmarie about her play "Wake" opening at the Cork Arts Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first segment of The Arts House on Sunday March 27th, featuring the ever-engaging Keith Pascoe of the Vanbrugh Quartet, as he discussed their music for four concerts to open the month of April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon bring you another show full of arts news and happiness from Cork! In this episode, singer Muirgen O'Mahony from Ballincollig has joined the world-touring show phenomenon that is Celtic Woman. They're currently on tour in the States, and she chatted to Elmarie about the life-changing experience! Violinist Keith Pascoe of the Vanbrugh Quartet brought his infections enth...

Elmarie and Conor both came down with Covid, so here's the show as broadcast from their Isolation Studio at home! Guests this week included actress Úna Crawford O'Brien, who chatted about bringing the play "Halcyon Days" to the Everyman Theatre and had a very interesting chat with Elmarie about how we view life in our older years. Uilleann Piper David Power chatted about coming to Triskel with a b...

Fiona Kennedy Live in Studio with John McGrath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week of great music and news from the Arts in Cork with Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon. Riverdance lead dancer Breandán de Gallaí returns to the stage of the Everyman Theatre with a show called Walls Talk. First Cut Film Festival is back with in-person screenings in Youghal this year, celebrating young filmmakers who are creating everything from shorts and music videos to wild TikTok creati...

In this episode we enjoyed brand new music releases from a number of Cork artists, and some great guests again. Dr Michael Waldron chatted to Conor Tallon about the latest Work of the Week in the Crawford Art Gallery. Star of Musical Theatre Rebecca Storm prepares to return to the Cork Opear House stage. The Crucible is this week's play on the stage of The Everyman Theatre. There are new appointme...

This week Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon return with a special full of divine songs on the theme of Love, guests Michael Waldron of the Crawford Gallery and Allin Gray of the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras, and a host of suggestions and ideas for nights out at the theatre and concerts in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we continue the January pledge to not just play Irish artists, but ONLY artists from Cork, while gigs are pulled. We haven't repeated an artist yet since we started! What talent there is in Cork! And IT'S FANTASTIC that since the announcement of the end of time and capacity restrictions that theatre events and concerts can now renew their planning. So here's to the gigs and rea...

Continuing the pledge to only play music from Cork musicians and singers every show for the month of January, Elmarie Mawe and Conor Tallon have another super lineup for you here and a few great guests too! Padraig Leahy from Engineers Ireland Cork had news of a competition for engineers and architects who have a vision for Cork in the next 80 years! Now that's forward thinking! Tom Spalding of th...

To mark our support for the musicians and performers of Cork while gigs and shows are either pulled or deferred, we decided to devote the playlist on The Arts House to nothing but Cork talent. What started as a compilation for Sunday January 9th became so packed, it's now become an entire month. So head for your walk, or sit back and relax, and enjoy the best of what Cork has to offer! Hosted on A...

Celebrate the Christmas season with Elmarie and Conor and guests from all over the world of the arts in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first hour of a gorgeous show to celebrate Christmas memories with guests from the Arts in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An excerpt from the very special pre-Christmas Arts House, with lots of fun and chat from the Junior and Senior Infants of Gurrane National School in Cork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Tallon chats to Joe Philpott of Ruby Horse about their upcoming gig Live at St Lukes. Michelle Carew, Arts Officer with Cork City Council spoke to Elmarie Mawe about the call for everyone to get involved in the public survey to help plan the Arts and Culture Strategy for the next 5 years. Jimmy Crowley chats about his new album and a sweet lullaby for all the Cork babas. And Laura O Cal...

Music Promoter Pat Egan chats about his memoir Backstage Pass, telling the story of his life behind the scenes in Showbiz. Dr Michael Waldron of the Crawford Art Gallery chats to Conor Tallon about this week's Work of the Week from Edith Somerville. We've a look at the Sunday papers, agus Nuacht do Lucht Ealaíne I gCorcaigh.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...