The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre

Brian Fenton talks theatre revenues, diversifying its programme, and events centre plans

Everyman CEO Brian Fenton. Picture: David Creedon

These are exciting times for Cork's Everyman Theatre, and executive director Brian Fenton. Revenues for the first quarter of the year are up 80% on 2025. A spectacular programme will be unveiled at the end of the month. And a few short weeks ago, the venue enjoyed the busiest day in its 129-year history.

“On Saturday, March 14 we had 2,500 patrons in one day,” said Mr Fenton. Some going for a venue that seats 650.