There have been renewed calls for Cork’s stalled €72m events centre project to be scrapped following confirmation that an alternative could be built within weeks for a fraction of the cost.

Dame Helen Mirren and Billie Piper will go head-to-head at this year’s Olivier Awards – while James McAvoy is in the running for Macbeth.

The Dublin Dance Festival showcases innovative performances in diverse venues. It’s for everyone, says Jo Kerrigan