5 things to do this week

Five great things to get excited about this week.

1|pantomime|

ALADDIN

The Everyman panto is up and running in Cork, while Little Red Riding Hood is among those off to an early start in Dublin.

2|theatre|

THE DEAD

Ellen Cranitch and Tom Swift have teamed up for an opera-laden adaptation of James Joyce’s great short story.

• From Wednesday, www.projectartscentre.ie

3|album|

COLDPLAY

It’s fun watching music journos trying to review Chris Martin and co’s new offering, A Head Full of Dreams. Most of those critics will never like it, but the legions of fans of the band will be happy that there’s little deviation from a winning formula.

4|charity gig|

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES

Cork stalwarts The Stargazers and Lee Valley String Band play Triskel for this benefit gig for the very worthy charity.

• Thursday, www.triskelartscentre.ie

5|gig|

LITTLE GREEN CARS

The Dublin indie band kick off the December series of gigs at the Cork venue on Friday. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble follow on Saturday.

• www.liveatstlukes.com