Come To Cork: Tourism

Dancing thru the Ages

July 2nd to August 29th

Mesmerising Irish music, song and dance show, Dancing Thru the Ages, is set to make its spectacular Cork City debut this July at the Firkin Crane Theatre.

For more information please contact Phyllis Foley at or log on to www.dancingthrutheages.com.

Dancing Thru the Ages will perform weeknights for July and August at the Firkin Crane, queries can be made at the Firkin Crane on 021-4507487 or 024 92571 / 086-1280151.

The Nina In Me

July 15th to September 13th

The Nina In Me - Karen Underwood’s one-woman show. The African-American singer, known locally as “The Chicago Diva,” will perform Nina Simone’s timeless songs including Ain’t Got No, My Baby Just Cares For Me, Here Comes the Sun and Feeling Good. These will be interwoven with Karen’s searingly honest tales of growing up black in America.

Opens Tue 15 July, 8.30pm

Tickets: €25 (*Booking fee may apply)
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Tango Sundays

Sunday, 10th August 2008

Definitely not a day of rest! Sunday nights in the Half Moon will begin with a performance by a live three-piece band and professional “tango Nuevo” dancers. Then everyone will be invited onto the dance floor to show off their tango skills and to learn new ones from the dancers who will circulate among the crowd.

Starts Sunday August 10th.

Tickets: €18 (*Booking fee may apply)
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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

Tuesday, 19th August 2008

Following a sell-out run in the Cork Arts Theatre, off-Broadway’s longest-running musical comedy, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, transfers to the Half Moon Theatre. Described as “Seinfield set to music,” the show explores everything you secretly thought about dating, marriage and romance – but were afraid to admit!

Opens Tuesday 19 August.

Tickets: €25 (*Booking fee may apply)
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Via Dolorosa

September 22nd - October 4th

Last in the Summer @ the Half Moon Theatre series is the penetrating political drama, Via Dolorosa, by the acclaimed British playwright, David Hare. Actor Rod Goodall plays a writer who embarks on a journey to Israel and Palestine, where he explores the ideologies and emotions of the region, as well as his own values, and those of Western civilization. From Decadent Theatre Company and Galway Arts Centre, opens on Monday 22 September.

Opens Mon 22nd September

Tickets: €25 (*Booking fee may apply)
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