CADA Performing Arts drama school in Cork, having successfully staged the musical CATS, is now preparing for Les Miserables, at the Firkin Crane theatre. Catherine Mahon-Buckley, CADA’s unflappable director, takes the enormous undertaking in her stride.

Five of the children taking part in Cork’s Everyman Theatre pantomine have special needs. They love singing and dancing says Áilín Quinlan and it does wonders for their sel esteem.

From the toe-tapping tunes in Peter Pan to Boyzone’s Keith Duffy as the Baddie in in Jack and the Beanstalk, we pick the best of the festive fun with Colette Sheridan

A bizarre audition secured a role in Anna Nicole for Cork actor Jason Broderick, writes Jo Kerrigan

THEATRICAL stalwart Catherine Mahon-Buckley has surely earned the title of Mammy of Cork pantomime season now that she is directing her 20th seasonal show for the Everyman. Mahon-Buckley is directing Jack and the Beanstalk for the theatre, and says that every five years, a new generation emerges.

Corkman Darragh O’Leary tells Irene Feighan how his love of dance led to a life-changing experience at the London Olympics

IT’S that time of year, when Cork’s favourite pantomime dame, Jim Mulcahy, dons big hair, make-up and loud female costumes.

ON Friday, March 5, I attended a charity event at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, organised by Alma Kickham, actress and teacher with CADA Performing Arts Academy, in aid of Haiti.

I HAVE seen the opening and some of the closing ceremonies of Cork’s Capital of Culture celebrations for 2005.