As the Everyman theatre celebrated one of its best summers on record, attention turned to the unveiling of its autumn bumper programme.

ACTORS never retire, they just die away,” says Cork theatrical stalwart Michael Twomey, who at 82 shows no sign of slowing down. 

Huge, fire-wielding dragons will invade Galway city during this year’s Galway Arts Festival. The Barcelona-based street theatre company Sarruga will bring the mythological reptiles to the festival. Expect lots of shrieking from the public as they scuttle along Shop Street with alarming speed.

It’s advertising itself as the fifth-most liveable city in the world, and promises well-paid, secure jobs for hundreds of Irish workers with the right skillset.

THERE are few actors in contemporary American theatre as well regarded as John Mahoney.