Five 'cultural' things to do in the week ahead

Arts editor, Des O'Driscoll, sets out five things to do in the world of arts and culture for the week ending 15/09/19.

1. |theatre|

DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL

From the wonderful to the downright weird, there are all sorts of shows on offer in the capital over the next two weeks. Until Sept 22, fringefest.com.

2. |festival|

SOUNDS FROM A SAFE HARBOUR

The third incarnation of the amazing music festival hits Cork with dozens of gigs and a dance performance of the acclaimed Loch na hEala, below. Tuesday to Sunday, soundsfromasafeharbour. com

3 |film|

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL

Another collection of sea-themed short films. Thursday, UCH, Limerick; Fri-Sun, Cork Opera House; Weds, Everyman, Cork

4 |tv|

THIS WAY UP

Season finale of Irish actor/writer Aisling Bea’s debut comedy-drama. Hopefully, it will be back for more. Thursday, Channel 4

5. |cinema|

EXTRA ORDINARY

Cobh funnywoman Maeve Higgins makes her big-screen debut in this spooky comedy. Cinemas nationwide, Friday