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<p>Luke Murphy is movement director in Pool (No Water), at the Metropole Hotel for Cork Midsummer Festival. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Luke Murphy: Cork choreographer ready to dive in at empty Metropole pool

Growing up at at the top of Patrick's Hill was good preparation for Luke Murphy's career in the dance world, writes Marjorie Brennan

<p>Gina Moxley and Marion O'Dwyer were among those involved in the Theatre For One at Cork Midsummer Festival. </p>

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Theatre For One review: Intimate setting makes for wonderful experience at Cork Midsummer

<p>Highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival include Les Girafes, Stitch, and Helios. </p>

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Street spectacle, theatre, music... 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival

'A total mind melt': Eileen Walsh on her 24-hour play at Cork Midsummer Festival

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'A total mind melt': Eileen Walsh on her 24-hour play at Cork Midsummer Festival

Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival

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Louise O'Neill among writers pushing the boundaries of theatre at Cork Midsummer Festival

Spectacular sun sculpture to be displayed at Cork cathedral for Midsummer Festival

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Spectacular sun sculpture to be displayed at Cork cathedral for Midsummer Festival

Theatre review: Ben Duke delivers a profoundly moving performance in Paradise Lost

Theatre review: Ben Duke delivers a profoundly moving performance in Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me), Lost Dog Dance, Firkin Crane, Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Theatre review: Up close and personal with Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival

Theatre review: Up close and personal with Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival

Theatre for One is an exhilarating half-hour experience

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Theatre review: An air of giddiness for Alter by Kamchàtka at Cork Midsummer Festival

Theatre review: An air of giddiness for Alter by Kamchàtka at Cork Midsummer Festival

Topics as displacement and loss touched upon during captivating experience

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

In at the deep end: Cork artist will stage her latest work in a city swimming pool

In at the deep end: Cork artist will stage her latest work in a city swimming pool

For some, swimming pools conjure up images of speedos and floating verruca bandages. But Natasha Bourke is turning a Cork pool into her theatre during Cork Midsummer Festival

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Theatre, music, dance and more: 10 things to see at Cork Midsummer Festival 2024

Theatre, music, dance and more: 10 things to see at Cork Midsummer Festival 2024

The Cork Midsummer Festival returns on June 12 with a programme of events taking place across the city

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Home Sweet Home: Behind the scenes at the theatre project led by people with disabilities

Home Sweet Home: Behind the scenes at the theatre project led by people with disabilities

Suisha Inclusive Arts’ ten-year anniversary production at Cork Midsummer Festival tackles issues of housing, independent living and disability rights head on, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Playwright Enda Walsh on the challenge of writing for an audience of one in Cork

Playwright Enda Walsh on the challenge of writing for an audience of one in Cork

A renowned writer with strong roots in Cork, Enda Walsh is looking forward to the Theatre for One performances this month, writes Marjorie Brennan

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Isadora Epstein on bringing Greek mythology and music to the quays of Cork city

Isadora Epstein on bringing Greek mythology and music to the quays of Cork city

Isadora Epstein’s The Sun and Only! sees her perform with musicians Sarah Grimes and Méabh McKenna at Test Site on Kyrl’s Quay as part of Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'

The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'

The popular orchestra series brings together some of our finest musicians for a mix of contemporary and classical music. Marjorie Brennan meets two of this year’s stars, MayKay and Cillian Donnelly

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Five for your Radar: Glen Powell stars in new Netflix film and Ne-Yo plays the Marquee

Five for your Radar: Glen Powell stars in new Netflix film and Ne-Yo plays the Marquee

Plus: Oscar-nominated Lily Gladstone leads new Disney+ drama and Cork Midsummer Festival begins

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Childhood memories on Achill Island inspire as Mark Doherty brings brother’s book to stage

Childhood memories on Achill Island inspire as Mark Doherty brings brother’s book to stage

Mark Doherty adapts his brother’s book, The Summer I Robbed a Bank

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

The competition is now closed. Congratulations John Ger O Riordan.

The competition is now closed. Congratulations John Ger O Riordan.

We are a proud media partner to the Cork Midsummer Festival and we are delighted to give you a chance to win a luxurious overnight stay at The River Lee and two tickets to the opening night of Tempesta on June 16 at the Pav.

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Culture That Made Me: Cork theatre director Tom Creed

Culture That Made Me: Cork theatre director Tom Creed

The Mardyke man includes Disco Pigs, The Bear, and Fiona Shaw among his touchstones

Sun, 26 May, 2024

In pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2024 programme

In pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2024 programme

Cork's arts community gathered at the River Lee Hotel for the programme launch for the June event

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Cork Midsummer Festival rolls out eclectic programme for June event

Cork Midsummer Festival rolls out eclectic programme for June event

The annual Cork festival features a host of local, national and international talent

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Two events revealed for Cork Midsummer Festival 2024

Two events revealed for Cork Midsummer Festival 2024

Cork Midsummer Festival runs from June 12 to 23

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Question of Taste: Limerick actress Georgina Miller

Question of Taste: Limerick actress Georgina Miller

In advance of her Freefalling play at Cork Midsummer Festival, Miller includes Self Esteem, Flight of the Conchords, and Rob Delaney among her selections

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Gina Moxley: Putting my play on at the Crawford has stirred old memories

S Gina Moxley: Putting my play on at the Crawford has stirred old memories

Moxley studied art at the Emmet Place building when it was still a college, and is delighted to return there to create a lighthearted play for Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Cork Midsummer Festival: Beach opera and Shandon St foam event among the highlights

Cork Midsummer Festival: Beach opera and Shandon St foam event among the highlights

Cork Midsummer Festival (June 14 to 25) will take place at numerous venues and locations around the city

Thu, 04 May, 2023

John Relihan reveals his top tips for the perfect BBQ

John Relihan reveals his top tips for the perfect BBQ

A good barbecue is all about bringing people together, according to the renowned chef and BBQ expert

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Firkin Crane in Cork steps up with impressive new dance programme

Firkin Crane in Cork steps up with impressive new dance programme

Former Riverdance star Jean Butler will be among the Cork centre's resident choreographers in the coming months

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

Darina Allen: Ferment to be — recipes for World Microbiome Day

Darina Allen: Ferment to be — recipes for World Microbiome Day

Yoghurt with Honey, Dates and Almonds; and how to make your own kefir

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival: Three highlights for the weekend

Cork Midsummer Festival: Three highlights for the weekend

A world premiere play and live hip hop at Elizabeth Fort feature among the attractions

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Music Generation Cork gets a slice of RTÉ Toy Show Appeal €6.6million funding

Music Generation Cork gets a slice of RTÉ Toy Show Appeal €6.6million funding

— the funds will be used to open doors to a new generation of musical talent

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival roundup: Lisa McInerney, grow-house art and cutting-edge percussion

Cork Midsummer Festival roundup: Lisa McInerney, grow-house art and cutting-edge percussion

Crosstown Drift, Day-Crossing Farm, and Bangers & Crash provided live experiences in the first week of the festival

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

Tobi Omoteso: 'It’s a completely different Ireland to when I first came'

Tobi Omoteso: 'It’s a completely different Ireland to when I first came'

The Limerick-based breakdancer is curating a celebration of Irish hip hop to be performed at Elizabeth Fort for Cork Midsummer Festival

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival, theatre review: Gallows humour aplenty in The Saviour

Cork Midsummer Festival, theatre review: Gallows humour aplenty in The Saviour

Marie Mullen and Brian Gleeson shine in a world premiere streamed live from the Everyman

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Cork Midsummer Festival: Six highlights for the weekend

Cork Midsummer Festival: Six highlights for the weekend

The art and entertainment continues with a combination of live and online events

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

Question of Taste: Cork-based artist Marie Brett picks her favourites

Question of Taste: Cork-based artist Marie Brett picks her favourites

Leonard Cohen, Fritz Lang, and Philip Glass featured in Brett's selection of favourite music, films, art, etc

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

Boom in growhouses during pandemic, some linked to trafficking

Boom in growhouses during pandemic, some linked to trafficking

New reports coincide with art installation exploring modern slavery and drug farming in Ireland

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

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A hard look at Irish chemsex scene: 'I've experience of losing friends to this'

Phillip McMahon is developing a dance-theatre piece about what he terms a 'crisis' issue for some gay men. He realises not everyone will welcome the focus on what can be a dark area

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Doireann Ní Ghríofa on bringing A Ghost In The Throat to the stage in Cork

Doireann Ní Ghríofa on bringing A Ghost In The Throat to the stage in Cork

The author will read excerpts of her acclaimed book as part of a streamed show from the Everyman for Cork Midsummer Festival

Sun, 13 Jun, 2021

Sleep soundly: John O'Brien to play his Midsummer lullaby at locations around Cork

Sleep soundly: John O'Brien to play his Midsummer lullaby at locations around Cork

Lullaby for the City will have the composer and his mini-orchestra performing the soothing piece for free in outdoor locations as part of Cork Midsummer Festival

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

A City + A Garden: Stories and soundtracks combine for walks in Cork and Dublin

A City + A Garden: Stories and soundtracks combine for walks in Cork and Dublin

Mary Hickson explains the project that encourages people to don headphones and follow a story as they stroll special routes from such locations as the Shaky Bridge and Botanic Gardens

Mon, 07 Jun, 2021

Marina Carr: 'I want to forget about the pandemic and all topical relevance'

Marina Carr: 'I want to forget about the pandemic and all topical relevance'

Virginia Woolf's tale, To The Lighthouse, has been adapted for Cork Midsummer Festival. Just don't overdo the quest for Covid-era allegories, says the Irish playwright

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

Art Of Swimming: Lynda Radley was inspired by a faded photo she found in a Cork library

Art Of Swimming: Lynda Radley was inspired by a faded photo she found in a Cork library

Radley's tale of endurance swimmer Mercedes Gleitze has been revived for the Cork Midsummer Festival

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021