5 things to do this week

Stuck for something to do this week? Then take a look at our recommendations.

1|cinema| I USED TO LIVE HERE

TODAY: Highly-rated Irish drama set around the theme of suicide. Currently showing at Triskel in Cork, and other venues.

GO: triskelartscentre.ie

2|theatre| HEDDA GABLER

TUESDAY: Mark O’Rowe’s interpretation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play runs until May 16.

Have you seen our special offer of €20 tickets to #HeddaGabler? Only two weeks left on the Abbey stage so book now! http://t.co/kxi4DLDPGD

— Abbey Theatre (@AbbeyTheatre) May 2, 2015

GO: www.abbeytheatre.ie

3|music| THE STAVES

THURSDAY: The gorgeous harmonies of the Staveley-Taylor sisters have been charming all round for several years, and it’s great to see them moving up in terms of venue size for their latest visit to Leeside.

GO: www.everymancork.com

4|music| PIERCE TURNER

FRIDAY: The Manhattan-based Irish singer returns to this fair isle for a series of gigs, including Coughlans in Cork tonight.

GO: www.coughlans.ie

5|theatre| DRUIDSHAKESPEARE

SATURDAY: Garry Hynes and Mark O’Rowe team up to put an Irish twist on the Bard. Begins in Galway, and tours Ireland through the summer.

EN GARDE! Shows are starting to sell out. Don't get caught out - book on http://t.co/6Dmg7rpYjc @rte pic.twitter.com/AYOq2N7azk

— Druid Theatre (@DruidTheatre) May 1, 2015

GO: www.druid.ie