Donnacha O’Dennehy’s opera looks at a surprisingly neglected era, writes Alan O’Riordan.

Theatre for One at Cork Midsummer Festival offers an enjoyable new experience, writes Des O'Driscoll.

The Small Things by Enda Walsh gets a big production at Cork's Old Waterworks, writes Ellie O'Byrne.

Actor Peter Gowen was ‘menaced’ by anxiety as a result of his early school experience, but it left him when part of his bowel was removed, he tells Margaret Jennings

From the Three Stooges and The Smiths, to opera that literally made him sick, Enda Walsh tells Des O'Driscoll about some of his cultural touchstones.

It comes as a joy - and even a little bit of a relief - when Pauline McLynn sits down for our interview and orders a proper pot of Irish breakfast tea.

Des O'Driscoll rounds up the latest entertainment news.

The Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork has announced the first of its headline acts. Canadian singer Feist, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice, and Bryce and Aaron Dessner from The National will be among those playing an event taking place from September 12 to 15.

Reggae royalty, Ireland’s most famous comedy actress and Cork’s first ever Proms concerts are just a few of the attractions at this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival.

GIG WISE: Some extra tickets went on sale this morning for the Spice Girls at Croke Park in May.

Indiependence (Aug 3-5) in Mitchelstown has revealed its day-to-day lineup.

Acclaimed actor, Cillian Murphy, has concerns for his children in the era of smartphones and social media.

Our regular contributors select their highlights of the year.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of entertainment.

Cork hit all the right notes with its unique music event, write Eoghan O’Sullivan and Des O’Driscoll

Its All-Ireland Hurling final week, and Galway is buzzing. How much of the buzz is down to hurling is anybody’s guess. I don’t blame the people, I blame the City

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Acclaimed contemporary Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy speaks to Cathy Desmond ahead of the world premiere of his prize-winning opera ‘The Second Violinist’.

Camille O’Sullivan is looking forward to starring in a piece forged from the works of Schubert and Buchner, writes Padraic Killeen.

Michael Keegan-Dolan has put a very Irish twist on his contemporary take on Swan Lake. It’s been wowing audiences and critics alike, writes Alan O’Riordan.

Ciara Higgins is the artistic director of the Great Music in Irish Houses Festival, running June 13–18. 

MUSIC NEWS: Radiohead may have got some stick recently for playing in Israel, but Thom Yorke and co are back on more solid ground with the announcement of a 20th anniversary release of their classic OK Computer album.

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Ellie O’Byrne meets contemporary dancer Oona Doherty to discuss her tour of Ireland with the show Maria Maria Maria.

 

FILM TIPS: The Young Offenders is in cinemas today and you’d imagine the Cork comedy will do flying business in its home city over the weekend, as well as drawing plenty punters in foreign counties.