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Cork Opera House Reveals Three Unique Productions as Part of 170th Celebrations
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Following a Gala Concert earlier in the year and the launch of its Send It Home campaign to collect historic memorabilia, the venue now returns to the stage with three shows spanning its musical and artistic offerings.  
30th West Cork Chamber Music Festival Kicks Off This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The 30th West Cork Chamber Music Festival features a spectacular programme, as eclectic as usual, presenting much-loved favourites alongside world, and Irish, premieres.
Lesley Garrett Debuts With Northern Ireland Opera in FOLLIES
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
Lesley Garrett CBE is the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast this Autumn.
Cast Set for THE BEACON at The Everyman
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2025
The Everyman has revealed the cast for their next major production, the West Cork thriller The Beacon by Bafta- nominated Irish writer Nancy Harris.
Irene Kelleher To Perform In STITCH & FOOTNOTE As Part Of Cork Midsummer Fest
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
Actor and playwright Irene Kelleher will present two original works during the 2025 Cork Midsummer Festival, performing both Footnote and Stitch across multiple dates and venues.
Irene Kelleher Will Perform Two Shows in Cork Midsummer Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Irene Kelleher will perform Footnote in the Cork Theatre Collective Studio at Triskel Arts Centre and perform Stitch in J.Nolan Stationary at 21, Shandon Street. Learn more here!
Cast Set For FOLLIES at the Northern Ireland Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!
STRONG WING by Jon Fosse to be Presented at Smock Alley Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Scena will present the Irish Premiere of Strong Wind, a new play by Nobel prizewinning author Jon Fosse, translated by Mai-Brit Akerholt at Smock Alley Theatre.
ESCAPED ALONE Comes to The Everyman Cork & Hatch Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Hatch Theatre Company and The Everyman in association with Once Off Productions are delighted to present the Irish premiere of Caryl Churchill’s ESCAPED ALONE, at the Everyman Cork.
Cork Opera House Reveals Aisling Fitzgerald as New Creative Producer in Residence - Opera
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Cork Opera House has announced long-standing collaborator, Aisling Fitzgerald, as its new Creative Producer in Residence - Opera for 2025. Learn more about her here.
SLEIGH BELLS ARE RINGING! ELF THE MUSICAL Flies Into Wolverhampton This November
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Back by popular demand after six sell-out tours, World's Biggest Productions bring their thrilling staging of ELF THE MUSICAL, starring dare-devil comedian Jordan Conway, to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 November 2025.
World Premiere of Daniel Cremin's New Play Set for Reykjavik Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2025
Irish magician and theatre-maker Daniel Cremin is set to enchant Icelandic audiences with his critically acclaimed one-man play, Why Magic?, marking both his Icelandic debut and the first international performance of this captivating intimate production. 
BOTTLENOSE: A MYSTERY FOR MODERN IRELAND Comes to Cork Midsummer Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Hollywood noir meets contemporary Ireland, and nothing is quite what it seems. When beloved dolphin, Fungie, is assassinated it's up to grizzled private eye Frank Finger to crack the case.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons Comes to The Everyman
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason's been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn't changed a bit.
West Cork Chamber Music Festival Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a spectacular programme, as eclectic as usual, presenting much-loved favourites alongside world and Irish premieres of contemporary works.
Your Roots Are Showing Confirms Belfast for 2026 Conference
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2025
Your Roots Are Showing, Ireland’s Premiere Music Conference (YRAS), has named Belfast its conference city for 2026. The conference, in its fourth year, will be held at the ICC Belfast.
2025 Masters of Tradition Festival Set For August
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
During the day, the programme includes talks in Marino Church as well as secret concerts in Future Forests, Kealkil, St. Brendan’s Church, Bantry, and Whiddy Island. 
IRISH AFFAIR at National Opera House Adds Extra Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
With only one month to go until Irish Affair takes to the stage of the O'Reilly Theatre, the producers have decided to open the dress rehearsal to the public on Thursday, 26 JUNE at 7.30pm.
Northern Ireland Opera's LA VOIX HUMAINE Comes to the Everyman, Cork
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine is a spellbinding, one-act, one-woman opera based on a play of the same name written by Jean Cocteau, who directed the first production of the opera in 1959.
Could Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott Be Next for the Abbey Theatre Stage?
by Rialto Chatter - May 04, 2025
With Paul Mescal officially set to star in a 2027 production of A Whistle in the Dark—a co-production between London’s National Theatre and Dublin’s Abbey Theatre—industry chatter suggests the Abbey is now eyeing two more major Irish stars: Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Scott.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Appoints First Female Chief Executive Officer
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
After a rigorous recruitment process, with a competitive field of applicants, Karen Smallwood will become Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's first female CEO in the theatre's one-hundred-and-thirty-year history.
Irene Kelleher Comes to Cork Midsummer Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
Actor and writer Irene Kelleher will be performing in two productions at the 2025 Cork Midsummer Festival, which takes place from July 13th to 22nd. Learn more here!
IRISHTOWN, IN TWO MINDS, A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER Lead Nominations for 2025 Origin 1st Irish Top Prizes
by Emmy Rice - April 27, 2025
Plays from the island of Ireland and several East Coast-based productions will vie for top jury prizes as the 17th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival reaches its finale. The Closing Night Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday April 28.
Galway Folk Festival Unveils Full 2025 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
Galway Folk Festival has revealed the final line-up for its 2025 edition, featuring a mix of renowned international artists and outstanding Irish talent from the folk, roots, and traditional music scenes.
Ballydehob Jazz Festival Returns This May Bank Holiday
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
At a time when the world can feel increasingly divided, the little village at the gateway to the Mizen, is preparing once again to light up with joy, music, circus, creativity, and connection.

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