Young Hot Guys is the podcast you most desire. It is hot enough to melt your eardrums and so young that its generation hasn’t even been named yet. Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. Three of the most exciting comedians in Ireland at the moment who blend surreal humour with keen observations. Each is known for viral online sketches and stand-up performances, they are masters of absurdity, quick wit and most importantly their collective abundance of charm!
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Comedians Cornelius O’Sulivan and Chris Kent come together for a live show where they discuss everything that matters to them and some things that don’t matter at all; Fatherhood,, Comedy, Marriage, Conspiracy Theories, GAA, Metalism, Weed, Psychedelics, Kids, Spirituality, Love, Sadness.
Cornelius is a middle-aged analogue man in a metaverse of confusion. A comedian, improviser, writer, podcaster and actor Cornelius has performed all over and has played at festivals the ilk of Edinburgh Fringe and Kilkenny Cat Laughs. Television credits that include Republic of Tele and RTÉ 2 Sketch show called ‘Sketch’, Cornelius is absolutely perplexed as to why Stephen Spielberg hasn’t rang his landline to offer him a big movie role. ‘Any day now’ he can often be heard muttering to himself. Recently Cornelius has garnered attention for his GAA based sketch videos, raking up tens of thousands of views online!
Hailing from ‘The Rebel County’ (That’s Cork for anyone outside Ireland), Chris Kent gave up the day job as an electrician to pursue his calling in comedy. He emerged onto the Irish comedy scene in 2009 after winning the Bulmers Nuttin’ But Funny competition. By 2010, he rocked Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens and claimed the Comedy Smack Down at Galway’s festival. Opening for icons like Dylan Moran, he gained traction, marked as “One To Watch” by The Dubliner. Despite a humorous bout with mumps in Edinburgh, Chris flourished, joining RTE Radio 1’s The Second Republic. His routines grew, from 2013’s ‘Second Fix’ to 2020’s ‘Christy Doesn’t Live Here’.
Loop Love
Loop Love works like this… You make voice sounds into it and then it plays them back seven times on a loop. There are microphones. The sounds you make, play back like echoes.
Loop Love echoes your voice so that you can ‘paint sounds’ with it. You can hear yourself alone and your small group. You make your own kind of voice art with Loop Love!
You must be age 16 or older to use Loop Love. You need to book a ticket to use Loop Love. The ticket is free. You must bring an adult with you. You can also bring another friend or person from your family, so that you have two guests with you. You only need one ticket for the person who will use Loop Love.
Loop Love will be at Cork Opera House on Saturday, 20th April 2024. Using Loop Love is fun! You can watch this video. The video shows you what to expect. We hope you’ll book a ticket.
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Loop Love is a voice-art experience designed for people with mild to moderate learning disabilities to explore vocal expression in a safe space; and to discover their voice as theatrical art.
The experience is coming to the glass Elbow Room at Cork Opera House on Saturday, 20th April 2024 as a ticketed, but free, event for voice artists aged 16+ to discover sound art with an intimate audience of friends and family. Each ticket-holder must be accompanied by a responsible adult. In addition, each ticket-holder is welcome to bring a second person – a friend or family member.
Credits
Loop Love: Vocal Art Installation
Artistic Director: Yvon Bonenfant
Artist: Alex Pentek
Sound Artist: Jeffrey Wheeter
Vocal Facilitators: Eva McMullan & Saoirse Garet
Producer: Yvonne Coughlan
Images/ Footage: Marcin Lewandowski | sound of photography
With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.
Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.
Sally explains:
My tour has become a way of life for me, as I’m getting older my abilities as a medium are stronger than ever, so to be able to pass messages on to the audiences around the country is a huge privilege, as well as a pleasure. I call every message validated a ‘wonder moment’. So take your seats, relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Chart topping podcasters I’m Grand Mam are back with a bang for a tour of Ireland (and beyond) this summer!
That’s Showbiz sees Corkonians PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey bring their live show to Cork Opera House for TWO performances, full of skits and screams with your best girlies – wooooo!
Join Kevin and PJ as they navigate their way through life whilst battling with the internal shared struggle that every Irish gay man deals with – ‘what would Mam think?’
The host of talent features the beautiful voice of Mr. Joe Corbett, the St Vincent’s Male Voice Choir, the very talented Anthony Cotter, Michelle Fitzgerald, Lottie O’Driscoll Murray and the Children’s Choir from Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers!
The program includes the coming together of four stars from the world of Hurling and Camogie, All- Ireland Camogie winning Captain, St Vincent’s own Amy O’Connor, Gemma O’Connor, holder of Eleven All Stars, along with Senior All-Ireland Medal Holders, Davy Fitzgerald and Dónal Óg Cusack. Eoin Sheahan from Newstalk’s Off the Ball is the M.C. for the evening.
It will be a night to be remembered, all proceeds will go towards the upkeep and redevelopment of Club facilities in Páirc Uinsinn so all support will be greatly appreciated! Order your tickets asap before they are gone!
Join Danny Robins, creator of the smash hit BBC Radio 4 paranormal podcasts Uncanny, The Battersea Poltergeist and The Witch Farm and award-winning West End play 2:22 – A Ghost Story, for the biggest investigation into the paranormal – ever.
In Uncanny: I Know What I Saw, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and scares of brand new, real-life stories of the supernatural, from ghosts and poltergeists to UFO sightings and other strange encounters.
Watch as these creepy, thrilling tales are brought to life on stage by Danny and his ever-present team of experts.
Is what happened genuinely supernatural or can it be explained?
Are you #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic?
You’ll even have a chance to share your own stories, if you dare.
Warning: This show will make you jump, laugh, think and question the very nature of reality!
Having led a colourful life thus far and being no stranger to a slap from the dark side, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin has made it his vocation to excavate and discover what it is that makes us humans dive, survive, recover and thrive in the head melty-chaos of the modern world.
In 2024, Niall takes his quest on the road with the WHERE IS MY MIND live show. The unique and intoxicating mix of music, spoken word, monologues and incredible guests is coming to a number of prolific venues across Ireland and the UK.
This marvelous show has captivated audiences with its humour, heart, relatability and creativity.
Breslin’s distinctive storytelling, skillful delivery and carefully crafted soundtrack disarms the audience and brings them with him on a compelling and, at times, emotional journey. His unparalleled capacity to connect with his guests in a humorous and profoundly human way is why he won this year’s Irish podcast award for best interview.
Guests for the live shows have included U2’s Adam Clayton, Michael Harding and Conor Moore, with some very special guests lined up for the April tour.
Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world from New Zealand to the Arctic Circle have been filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the origin of the Universe.
What is the nature of space and time? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? Having travelled the world, it’s now time for a final journey around our magnificent and baffling Universe.
Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.
Cork Opera House is committed to supporting a sustainable future across the entire gamut of arts, culture and design. A beacon of folklore, Cork Opera House champions the act of storytelling on a daily basis, platforming oral history in practice and performance. We are dedicated to implementing a sustainable compass by which the next generation of practitioners are led. In convening to host a dynamic oral discussion as part of DCCI Design Week 2023, Cork Opera House is thrilled to be working with Chapter to propel real change with respect to our collective circular futures.
We will delve into Ireland’s world-famous folklore and unearth the timeless wisdom woven into its narratives. These age-old tales have the ability to communicate complex themes, providing us with a lens through which we can examine our relationship with sustainability. As we journey through folklore, from a design perspective, we’ll excavate the narratives that have guided our choices and behaviours.
Speakers and panellists will include:
Eunice Power – Chef and business owner
Doireann Healy – Begley & Bowie
Deirdre Corcoran – Chapter
Jackie Gowran – Business Weaving
Madeleine Murray – Change By Degrees
Sean O’Sullivan – Badly Made Books
With special guests to be announced.
Grab your tickets now for an engaging evening of thought-provoking conversation.