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Imelda May review: Marquee mayhem as May invites Cork fans into her living room

The effect of seeing a stage full of domestic knick-knacks and worn-in furniture under warm lighting made the venue feel surprisingly homely
Imelda May brought everyone into her sitting room at Live at the Marquee, Cork. Picture: David Creedon

Imelda May brought everyone into her sitting room at Live at the Marquee, Cork. Picture: David Creedon

Fans of Imelda May were perhaps treated to the most intimate Live at the Marquee gig yet as the Dublin singer performed from her living room — but transplanted to a Leeside stage.

The effect of seeing a stage full of domestic knick-knacks and worn-in furniture under warm lighting made the venue feel surprisingly homely, so when May welcomed the Cork audience, it truly felt like being ushered into her own abode. 

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