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The Everyman in Cork is one of Ireland’s leading mid-scale presenting and producing theatres. The Everyman is one of Ireland’s leading middle scale presenting and producing theatres. The beautiful 650 seat theatre is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. A listed building, the theatre is steeped in history and is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.
Presenting an extraordinary range of live entertainment, the Everyman has hosted performances in recent years by artists and companies as diverse as Ed Harris, Druid, Gate Theatre, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, Abbey Theatre, Sir Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, David Suchet, The Godot Company, Chinese State Circus, Royal Shakespeare Company, The Frames, Steven Berkoff, Opera Theatre Company, Paul Brady, Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Tommy Tiernan, Herbie Hancock, Keith Barry and many more.
As well as presenting a diverse range of touring theatre, the Everyman has produced or co-produced twenty one theatre pieces since 2005, with work touring nationally and internationally. In 2005 the theatre produced the world premiere of Wrecks by Neil LaBute starring Ed Harris,which toured to New York's Public Theatre in 2006. In 2007 the Everyman produced the acclaimed national tour of Dublin Carol by Conor McPherson, directed by Patrick Talbot, a new stage adaptation of Stone Mad by Seamus Murphy, directed by Pat Kiernan, as well as the first ever staging of Frank O’Connor’s Guests of the Nation performed by Denis Conway and directed by Patrick Talbot. In 2008 Everyman Palace Theatre produced Rita Dunne a show written and directed by Patrick Talbot. In 2009 the Everyman Palace Theatre produced/co-produced four theatre pieces including Big Maggie by John B. Keane, a national tour of Days of Wine and Roses by Owen McCafferty directed by Conall Morrison, in partnership with Civic Theatre and Galloglass Theatre Company and The People’s Republic of Gerry Murphy as part of Cork Midsummer Festival. In 2010 we produced Side By Side By Sondheim starring Joe Corbett, Mary Hegarty and Majellah Cullagh, designed by Joe Vanek and directed by Patrick Talbot.
We also produced Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking, starring Gerry McLoughlin, designed by Lisa Zagone and directed by Mary Curtin. We were co-producers on FML, along with Cork Midsummer Festival, CAMPO Ghent, LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) and Ulster Bank Festival at Queens. FML had its world premiere at the Everyman Palace Theatre before embarking on a European tour in the latter half of 2010. It was revived at the Everyman in March 2011 and then toured nationally. In association with the National Theatre of Great Britain, the Everyman presented the only Irish strand of the new-writing programme, NT Connections, annually from 2004 – 2007. Performance schools like the Montforts, CADA, the Wolfe Stage School and Ballet Theatre Ireland present their showcase performances annually at the theatre.
In September 2009 the first ever wedding ceremony in a theatre in Ireland was performed on the stage of the Everyman.
From 2008 to 2010 we presented the Pat Murray Bursary, in association with Thomas Crosbie Holdings and Cork City Council. The bursary was established to facilitate the professional development of an emerging theatre artist through specialised study, or work placement. The inaugural Pat Murray Bursary was awarded to set & costume designer Deirdre Dwyer in December 2008, by Tony Award winner Bob Crowley. As a result of the bursary Deirdre studied Theatre Design at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. The 2009 Pat Murray Bursary was awarded to playwright Jody O’Neill to facilitate a mentorship with Graham Whybrow (former literary manager of the Royal Court), travel to international theatre festivals, research and development of her writing. Jody’s play Celebrity was presented at the Project Arts Centre Dublin in January 2011. The final bursary was presented to lighting designer Sarah Louise McColgan who is studying Technical Theatre and Stage Management at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. The theatre has published two titles in association with The Collins Press, Dan Donovan – An Everyman's Life by Vera Ryan and Make 'Em Laugh! A Golden Age of Theatre by Declan Hassett.
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✨Playing his only Irish date this year, Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry brings his folk project 'Quiet River of Dust' to Cork, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour, Friday 13th Sept✨ Here are some beautiful words from Richard about the source of a 'Quiet River':
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'Gare St Lazare Ireland's production allows Beckett's text to be 'seen and heard' Lois Oppenheim. On stage, there is a gamelan played by multiple players. There is also live singing from tenor Mark Padmore, and live saxophone and violin. The experience is at times orchestral – even Beckett’s text feels like an instrument here – and at times like a dance in which musicians, actors and singer all participate. In short, How It Is (Part 2) is an experience like no other.' - Julie Kelleher, Artistic Director, The Everyman. Don't miss the world premiere of HOW IT IS (PART 2) by Samuel Beckett, a co-production with The Coronet Theatre, in association with The Everyman, previewing tomorrow and Wednesday, with the official opening night on Thursday. For full details, see: www.everymancork.com/2019/09/how-it-is-part-two/
“I am so pleased to be returning to Cork! One of the friendliest and most musical towns I’ve ever been to. And at the first Quiet River of Dust gig in 2015 I did promise to come play this music in Ireland, so I’m very glad it’s happening and I’m not flaking on my promises.” ✨Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry brings his folk project 'Quiet River of Dust' to The Everyman, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour, Fri 13th Sept. Don't miss this magical night of music✨ Book at: www.everymancork.com/2019/09/sounds-from-a-safe-harbour-richard-reed-parry-the-everyman-13-sept/
👀The Irish Gamelan Orchestra in rehearsals for Gare St Lazare Ireland's production of Beckett's How It Is (Part II) at The Everyman.Sharing the much elevated stage with actors Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane, tenor Mark Padmore, and musicians Nick Roth and Claudia Schwab. Previews 3-4 Sept, world premiere 5-7th Sept. Limited seating available so early booking is advised: www.everymancork.com/2019/09/how-it-is-part-two/ 📸by Mel Mercier
An extraordinary afternoon of Jazz is guaranteed here at The Everyman, for Guinness Cork Jazz, Sun 27 Oct, 2pm, with Dr. Linley Hamilton's quintet featuring Johnny Taylor on piano, Damien Evans bass, Julien Colarossi guitar & Dominic Mullen drums. Tickets (€25) are on sale now: www.everymancork.com/2019/10/guinness-cork-jazz-festival/
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In partnership with Real Learning, we are absolutely thrilled to offer our autumn Business Skills Training & Development Programme workshop, taking place at The Everyman Thursday 12 September. Through this intensive one-day workshop, using the techniques of professional actors, this programme promises to increase you and/or your staff's impact, confidence and effectiveness in business. To learn more about this programme please contact: Anna Marie Coughlan on 021 455 7822 or 087 1459242
A novel approach to Beckett
Judy Hegarty Lovett and Conor Lovett, the Cork couple behind Gare St Lazare Ireland are back with a second instalment of their widely-praised take on the strange and wonderful ‘How It Is’, writes Marjorie Brennan Irish Examiner:
✨WIN A UNIQUE NIGHT OUT AT THE EVERYMAN✨ Gare St Lazare Ireland are proud to present the world premiere of a stage rendition of Samuel Beckett’s novel "How It Is (Part 2)", which will be running at The Everyman from 3-7 September. Judy Hegarty Lovett directs actors Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane, with live music composed and performed by Mel Mercier and the Irish Gamelan Orchestra with Nick Roth on saxophone and songs by Schubert sung by acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore. Gare St Lazare offers a new way to access Beckett while dramatically reimagining The Everyman auditorium... you have to see the transformation of the space, it's spectacular! To be in with a chance to win 2 tickets and 2 drinks at The Everyman Bar to "How It Is (Part 2)" on Fri 6 Sept, 7.30pm, simply like, share and tag who would you bring along. The winner will be chosen on Friday, 30 August - best of luck! www.everymancork.com/2019/09/how-it-is-part-two/
Part ferocious standup, part electronica gig, 100% theatre! The Bluffer’s Guide to Suburbia in association with Cork Midsummer Festival and The Everyman is showing at Dublin Theatre Festival 2019. See it at Project Arts Centre | 25 Sept – 5 Oct Tickets on sale now: https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/programme/event/the-bluffers-guide-to-suburbia
Going with the flow at Safe Harbour festival
Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire is happy to scale down for a more intimate musical experience here at The Everyman, Friday 13th September, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour. Check out his interview in today's Irish Examiner:
Should Ireland leave the UK?? Come and see Fishamble: The New Play Company’s The Alternative at The Everyman, Wed 18 – Sat 21 Sept: www.everymancork.com/2019/09/the-alternative/ ‘A Play for Ireland [is] the fruit of Fishamble’s provocation to playwrights to dream bigger… Ireland had better be ready for it.’ Peter Crawley, Irish Times
Guinness Cork Jazz present Spyro Gyra at The Everyman Saturday 26 October, 9pm Spyro Gyra, have continued to reach an international audience for over forty years, resulting in sales of over 10 million albums, achieving one Platinum and two Gold albums. Tickets €37.50 👉www.everymancork.com/2019/10/guinness-cork-jazz-festival
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