Five For Your Radar: Andrew Scott in Ripley, Jarlath Regan, Cork drama...
L-R: Netflix' Ripley; Jarlath O'Regan; Felix da Housecat
A pioneer of the electroclash genre, Felix Da Housecat has been constantly evolving his sound over the years. Always guaranteed to give you something new, fresh and unique, his live shows are not to be missed. Felix's sound is distinctive, he takes inspiration from all around and has remixed an eclectic list of artists such as Nina Simone, Garbage and Kylie Minogue. Since he first began DJing in the late 1980s, he has graced some of the world's biggest stages including Glastonbury, Coachella and Tomorrowland and now he's bringing his show to Cork city.
The always hilarious Jarlath Regan brings his latest tour to Cork this week. Best known for his long-running Irishman Abroad podcast, he has built up a global fanbase over the years. His latest show sees him doing what he does best - finding the humour and joy in the little things in life. From the mundane to the outrageous to the typically Irish, his act has something for everyone. Twenty years into his comedy career, Regan is much more than just yer man - he's a gem in Ireland's comedy crown. Sit back and let him spin you a yarn that will leave your tummy sore from laughing.
Since the escalation of the situation in Gaza, Irish artists have been stepping up one after another to do what they can to help the people of Palestine. From raising awareness to raising funds, they have been using their platforms for good. That is exactly what this fantastic line-up of musicians are doing. Head along and you can catch some of Ireland's top acts including ØXN and Junior Brother. They will be joined by fellow independent artists Pretty Happy and Kurdish/Syrian singer and bouszouki player Mohammad Syfkhan. All proceeds will go to Medical Aid for Palestine.
Aaron O'Neill presents his one-man show The Pigeon Factory in which he plays Walden. Now, Walden has a pretty good life, he can't really complain. But can he though? He is happily married to his mannequin wife and works his pigeon children into the ground as he feasts on their eggs. Everything is ticking along nicely and yet, Walden feels an emptiness inside that he just can't shake. Can he ignore it or does he need to finally face up to the great hurt done to him in the past? This quirky play, written by O'Neill, explores themes of work, family and finding a purpose in a broken society.
Andrew Scott stars as the titular character in this adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley. The eight-episode limited series will drop all at once so you can binge at your will. Of course, con man Tom Ripley will be joined in his Italian journey by playboy Dickie and his wealthy girlfriend Marge, played by Johnny Flynn and Dakota Fanning. The black-and-white suspense-filled series follows as grifter Ripley gets caught up in a world of deceit, fraud, and murder. Elusive and charismatic, it is simply impossible to stop yourself from diving right in alongside him. This latest adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novels has been written, directed, and produced by Oscar-winner Steve Zaillian.
