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SUMMER 2012

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A Note from our Artistic Director

Spring is finally here (we are ever hopeful!) and renewal is in the air! My first five months at the Everyman have gone by in a whirl; people kindly ask ‘how are you settling in?’ And I laugh! Settling? Settling is for long winter months and in reward for things achieved!

Now is the time for tilling, planting and making things grow, and that takes great effort by one and all. The fantastic team at the Everyman – all in the box office, bar, front of house, cleaning, maintenance, the marketing department, technical crew and management – have been wonderfully supportive and I am excited by what the future may bring.

Behind all this effort is an inspiring ambition called The Everyman; a people place, a Cork place, a place for sharing magical moments with family and friends, where all are made welcome and everyone can enjoy a lifelong love of the theatre. This vision is dear to us, so first up it gives me great pleasure to share with you our new logo which we feel captures this unique Everyman spirit.

So tuck in and enjoy this brochure which highlights some of the great shows and exciting nights out that we are delighted to be presenting in the months ahead. You’ll find I’ve sprinkled some thoughts of my own throughout; I look forward to hearing your personal feedback next time we meet.

Michael Barker-Caven

MICHAEL BARKER-CAVEN

The 1981 Hunger Strike, in which ten men gave their lives in the struggle for political status, irreversibly shaped political developments for decades to come.

In this gripping piece of theatre, we are given a deep insight into the lives of each of the ten men as to who they really were. Through music, song, visuals and performance, this one person show takes us on an extraordinary journey, revealing how ten very ordinary men shook the world from their prison cells.

An ultimately uplifting piece of theatre through tragedy of Shakespearean proportions, ‘1981’ is the story behind the legacy of the hunger strike.

Written and Performed by Tony Devlin

1981

Tue 8 – Fri 11 May, 8pm Tickets €25 Concession €20 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Tue & Wed)

3 divorces, 6 children and 200 Botox injections later they’re back. Find out what Nuala, Nuala and Nuala have been up to - how they’ve coped with the celebrity negativity equity, the radical episiotomies and the changes in showbiz culture since they last trod the boards.

The Nualas have stormed the comedy scene with shows in Ireland and the UK, all sold-out and packed to the rafters. Their upcoming tour includes fabulous all-new classics such as ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’ and ‘Yummy Mummy Recession Blues’.

A magical night of musical enchantment! Featuring such musical gems as Macushla, Because, Roses of Picardy, Somewhere a Voice is Calling and many many more, this delicious musical evening chronicles the extraordinary life story of the legendary Count John McCormack.

Narrated by the much loved radio and TV presenter Kevin Hough (from RTE’s The Lyrics Board), the show stars Waterford tenor Frank Ryan as John McCormack, and renowned Cork soprano Linda Kenny as Lily.

Directed by the celebrated Cathal McCabe (former RTÉ Head of Music), the show also features the multi-award-winning violinist Deirdre Lehane and legendary pianist Michael Casey.

The Nualas I Hear You Calling Me

Sun 13 May, 8pm Tickets €23

BRASSNECK THEATRE COMPANY BELFAST, IN ASSOCIATION WITH RICHARD RYAN PROMOTIONS, PRESENTS

THE STORY OF COUNT JOHN MCCORMACK

GUMBLETON PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

SIMPLY STUNNING. BLOODY BRILLIANT, IN FACT.

In Dublin Magazine{ {‘FECKIN’ GREAT’ The Village Voice

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Dungarvan Leader

Sat 12 May, 8pm Tickets €23 Concession €21

BRINGS TO THE STAGE AN ALMOST EYE-WITNESS QUALITY IN THE TELLING OF THE STORY…A POWERFUL TALE

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From Letters of a Love-Hungry Farmer by John B. Keane

Des Keogh, one of Ireland’s foremost actors and entertainers, returns with his hugely successful award-winning show The Love-Hungry Farmer by John B. Keane.

It tells the story of John Bosco McLane, a bachelor of ‘indeterminate’ age and according to his own assessment, ‘past his best’ and evidently still a virgin. McLane’s amorous adventures range from the hilarious to the pitiful.

John B. Keane ranks among the great Irish writers. His plays include Sive, The Field and Big Maggie. His ‘Letters’ series of books were a spectacular success, with The Love-Hungry Farmer being of particular acclaim.

The Love-Hungry FarmerTHE DUBLIN THEATRE COMPANY, IN ASSOCIATION WITH RICHARD RYAN PROMOTIONS, PRESENTS

When published in 1942, The Tailor and Ansty was banned by the Censorship Board after 3 days of heated debate in The Seanad. The innocent couple was denounced from the altar in their local church, their cottage boycotted by neighbours and three priests came to their cottage in Gougane Barra and made the Tailor burn the book in his own fireplace. What offence could cause this tragedy? The Tailor was a seanchai (storyteller) who entertained people at his fireplace with tales of life in the countryside and its eccentricities.

Enjoy this captivating true story of rural life first produced in the Abbey Theatre in 1967 with the great Eamon Kelly as the Tailor and Brid Lynch as his wife Ansty. Ronan Wilmot and Ena May now play the roles of this innocent and charming couple who lived in their small cottage in West Cork on one acre with one cow.

* Must be booked at the same time

The Tailor & Ansty

FIERCELY SERIOUS AND BRUISINGLY HILARIOUS

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Tue 29 May – Fri 1 June, 8pm Tickets €25 Concession €20 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Tue & Wed)Mon 21 – Sat 26 May, 8pm Tickets €25 Concession €20 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Mon-Wed)

WRITTEN BY JOHN B. KEANE | ADAPTED & PERFORMED BY DES KEOGH BY ERIC CROSS | ADAPTED BY PJ O’CONNOR

SEE BOTHFOR E30*

SEE 1 SHOWFOR E25

THE EVERYMAN AND CORK OPERATIC SOCIETY IN ASSOCIATION WITH CORK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL, BARABBAS AND CORK CIRCUS PRESENT

Pagliacci

Tickets €35, €30, €25, €15

Comprising a multidisciplinary company of calibre artists drawn from the professional and local community sectors, Pagliacci at the Everyman will be a unique and exciting staging of Leoncavallo’s classic commedia opera.

Featuring outstanding singers, musicians, clowns and circus acts along with a full choir and orchestra, this boldly ambitious production takes place in a contemporary Cork funfair in which a fantastical travelling troupe of clowns and musical performers materialise to enact their play-within-a-play drama.

This production will turn the Everyman – street entrance, foyer, hallway and auditorium – into a pulsating and dynamic fairground environment in which audience and artists joyfully co-mingle.

Conductor & Co-director: John O’Brien

Co-director: Michael Barker-Caven

Principal singers include: Cara O’Sullivan, Ronald Samm, Brendan Collins & Simon Morgan

Post show talk on Tue 26 June

Funded by Arts Council Opera

‘If music be the food of love, play on…’Cork and music are rightfully wed; hence musical drama is going to become a regular feature at the Everyman. Should you think opera’s not for you, well I dare you to prove yourself wrong with this gem! Our thanks go to the Arts Council for the huge vote of confidence in backing our bold initiative.

Michael Barker-Caven - Artistic Director

Wed 20 - Tue 26 June, 8pm(excl Thu 21 & Sun 24 June)

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Sometimes it takes a girl-sized human to solve an adult-sized problem.

Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. They squeeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes into brown paper bags. And all the while Peggy sings with the voice of an angel – a grossly unfortunate angel, who can’t sing at all.

Directed by Lynne Parker, one of Ireland’s most celebrated directors (recipient of the Irish Times Special Tribute Award 2009 for her contribution to Irish Theatre).

Performed by Louis Lovett, Ireland’s most experienced and critically acclaimed actor for young audiences. • For children aged 7 years and up• 60 mins no interval• Saturday matinee is a captioned

performance*

Join Louis Lovett and Muireann Ahern of Theatre Lovett in conversation on June 30th following the 2.30pm performance

The Girl Who Forgot To Sing BadlyTHE ARK AND THEATRE LOVETT AS PART OF CORK MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL PRESENT

Thu 28 June – Sun 1 July, 6pm Sat 30 June, 2.30pm

Tickets €12 Concession €10 Family Ticket €40 (family of four)

AN ABSOLUTE GEM OF A PRODUCTION, WHY CAN’T ALL THEATRE BE LIKE THIS?

The View{ {Marty in the Morning (Mon-Fri, 7am-10am)

Join Marty Whelan from 7am each weekday morning for a classic blend of music and entertainment with regular celebrity guests, news and travel updates.

For traffic calming at its best try music, music and more music with a little fun along the way!

The John Kelly Ensemble (Mon-Fri, 2pm-4pm)

John Kelly is essential listening for lovers of great music. From Bach to Brian Eno, from Billie Holiday to Sigur Rós, transform your afternoons with a sonic adventure like no other.

Niall Carroll’s Classical Daytime (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm)

For the ideal accompaniment to your day, join Niall for four hours of great music from the heart of the classical repertoire. Plus, take time out for the Coffee Concert each morning at 11.00am.

There’s a wealth of music programming throughout the week on RTÉ lyric fm.

Liz Nolan’s Classic Drive (Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm)

The perfect soundtrack to your journey home accompanied by news, traffic, business and entertainment, plus Culture File each day at 6.40pm - a daily guide to creativity in the world around us.

The Blue of the Night with Carl Corcoran (Mon-Thurs) and Eamonn Lenihan (Fri –Sun), 10pm-1am

Relax into the Blue of the Night’s pick of the best tunes and songs from the ancient to the contemporary.

The Lyric Concert with Paul Herriott (Mon-Fri, 8pm-10pm)

Full orchestral and chamber music concerts from Ireland and abroad, from baroque to modern, with great soloists and ensembles.

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I am whole heartedly committed to the Everyman becoming a place where all the family can learn to share a love for theatre. That means developing and presenting premium work for children. As a first outing, we couldn’t do better than this world class show from a notable Cork artist. Bring the kids and together embrace the magic once more.

Michael Barker-Caven - Artistic Director

* Captioned performance is facilitated by Arts & Disability Ireland with funding from Arts and Disability Network Cork

CHEERY WILD PRODUCTIONS AND TEN42 PRODUCTIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE EVERYMAN, PRESENT

A comedy about love, murder and… tennis!

From the Wimbledon finals to the hangman’s noose, this is the true and terrible tale of Irish sporting legend Vere St. Ledger Goold and his mercenary wife Marie Violet. A whopping great hangover kept Goold from the Wimbledon prize, while a head in a hat box almost sent him to the gallows...

The electrifying new theatre company Cheery Wild have starched their whites, re-stretched their racquets and are ready to serve a virtuoso volley of Victorian melodrama as this award-winning company delivers a hilarious, rapid-fire, homicidal train ride from passion to pandemonium.... And if you’re lucky you might even get strawberries and cream along the way. A performance co-created and performed by Aideen Wylde and Tadhg Hickey

Co-created and directed by Donal Gallagher

Love All

Wed 4 – Sat 7 July, 8:15pm Tickets €16 Concession €12 Opening Night €12

AN HOUR OF UNADULTERATED FUN Emer O’Kelly, Sunday Independent

entertainment.ie{ {{ {One of Cork’s most exciting young theatre companies, Clinic Media, brings a theatrical experience like no other to the Everyman. The first part in a new trilogy, Life in the Venue is a comedy-drama that follows the intricate lives of 3 ushers working in ‘The Venue’. Utilizing the entire Everyman building and digital technology this production is not to be missed!

Developed in the Theatre Development Centre (TDC), Triskel Christchurch, over two separate weeks in 2011, Life in the Venue is an original theatrical production created by local theatre artists.

Starring Mary-Louise Mc Carthy, George Hanover, Shane Falvey

Directed by Eoin Ó hAnnracháin

Life in the VenuePRESENTED BY CLINIC MEDIA IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE EVERYMAN

BY MARY-LOUISE MC CARTHY AND EOIN Ó HANNRACHÁIN

Wed 4 – Sat 7 July, 7.30pm Tickets €7

I want to see more local theatre artists excelling on our stage. Emerging Cork companies deserve a helping hand and the

Everyman is giving it to them.

Cheery Wild are going places – to Edinburgh in fact – and we are right behind them! And alongside their wonderful show we have the first of our CORK SHORTS! This is something I’m truly excited about! Taking a leaf from the cinema, we’re going to regularly serve you up a double helping of lip-smacking entertainment in the form of a short play as a taster alongside the main event. Clinic Media are kicking us off with the first of three episodes of their hilarious take on the neurosis behind so much social media.

So that’s two unique shows; one great evening’s drama! Better than staying in and channel hopping!

Michael Barker-Caven - Artistic Director

CORK SHORTS

SEE BOTH SHOWS

FOR E20*

* Must be booked at the same time

With Michael Twomey and Frank Duggan For over 30 years Cha and Miah have been synonymous with Cork. And not just within Cork city and county, but around the country also. With their long association with Frank Hall and Hall’s Pictorial Weekly, their political and social satire was a hugely popular fixture on Irish television. With countless appearances in Summer Revels and extensive touring around the country, Cha and Miah became an Irish comedy institution.

The boys have now decided to hang up their caps. But before they do there will be one last hurrah this summer!

Join Cha and Miah, and their special guests, among them vocalist Lorraine Manley, Jim Queally and virtuoso accordionist Aidan Ring (of the famous Ring dynasty), for a historic night of laughter and music at the Everyman this July.

You won’t want to miss this special event!

Directed by Michael Twomey Designed by Jim Queally

The Cha & Miah Farewell Laughter ShowPATRICK TALBOT PRODUCTIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE EVERYMAN, PRESENTS

Thu 12 – Sat 21 July, 8pm (excl Sun 15 July)

Tickets €25 Concession €20 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Mon - Wed)

CHA AND MIAH’S ROGUERY IS STILL THE BEST, BOY!

Evening Echo{ {Following its world premiere production last year, the smash hit sell-out show Guerilla Days in Ireland returns to the Everyman.

Admired by Che Guevara, feared by the British Army, loved by the people he led.

Tom Barry, legendary Commander of the West Cork Flying Column survived the War of Independence to tell his incredible story. Barry led a volunteer army in a hide-and-seek campaign of guerilla warfare matching wits against an enemy of overwhelming strength and power. Guerilla Days in Ireland is Barry’s compelling first-hand account of the struggle for independence in Cork, the rebel county.

Guerilla Days in Ireland, an adaptation of Guerilla Days in Ireland by Tom Barry, copyright Mercier Press Cork, 2009.

Guerilla Days In IrelandBY TOM BARRY | ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY NEIL PEARSON

VERDANT PRODUCTIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH GDI PRODUCTIONS, PRESENTS

Wed 8 – Sat 25 Aug, 8pm (excl Sun 12 & 19 Aug)

Tickets €25 Concession €20 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Mon - Wed)

A SHATTERING EXPERIENCE…BEG, BORROW, STEAL A TICKET, BUT GET TO SEE IT

Irish Examiner

A BEAUTIFUL WAR DRAMA…LAST NIGHT’S AUDIENCE GREETED THE PLAY WITH A STANDING OVATION

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BLOOD IN THE ALLEY PRESENTS

Woman and Scarecrow is a dreamy if sometimes bitter play about death, and the perspective that it can throw upon the life which it is bringing to a close.

On her deathbed a woman with eight children and a remorseful cheating husband surveys her life and imagines what else could have been.

Full of bitter humour and brutal honesty this is a fierce, passionate and beautiful lament probing one woman’s attitudes to death and the life that came before it.

Directed by Geoff Gould

Performed by Joan Sheehy, Brid Ni Neachtain, Geraldine Plunkett & Mark O’Regan

For further info visit www.bloodinthealley.ie

Woman And Scarecrow

Mon 3 – Sat 8 Sept, 8pm Tickets €20 Concession €18 Opening Night €15 Students €7 (Mon-Wed)

BY MARINA CARR

A WHISTLE IN THE DARKIt’s 1960 and Michael Carney is an Irish emigrant living in Coventry, England with his wife, Betty. He has given lodgings to his three brothers and the imminent arrival of his father and younger brother cause tensions to boil over.

11, 13, 17, 19 September, 8pm 15 Sept, 3pm Schools performance 21 Sept, 11am

CONVERSATIONS ON A HOMECOMINGCounty Galway, West of Ireland, 1970s. Even the humblest of small-town pubs can be a magnet for dreamers. Michael, after a ten-year absence, suddenly returns from New York and has a reunion with old friends, in that same pub “The White House”.

12, 14, 15, 18, 20 Sept, 8pm

Directed by Garry Hynes

DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy is the story of Irish emigration; a story both of those who went and those who were left behind. Crossing oceans and spanning decades, DruidMurphy explores what we mean when we call a place home and is a major celebration of one of Ireland’s most respected living dramatists.

For further info visit www.druid.ie

DRUID PRESENTS DRUIDMURPHY IN A CO-PRODUCTION WITH QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT, NUI GALWAY, LINCOLN CENTER FESTIVAL AND GALWAY ARTS FESTIVAL.

Individual Shows Tickets €25 | Concession €22 | Saturday matinee €20 First 200 tickets €15 | Students €14 (Mon – Wed limited & schools matinee)

See Both Shows Tickets €40 | Concession €34

DruidMurphySaturday (Sat matinee & Sat evening performance)Tickets €35 (limited availability)

DruidMurphyPLAYS BY TOM MURPHY

WONDERFUL…EXTRAORDINARY WORK

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THIS IS A PLAY THAT SEEPS INTO YOUR VERY BONES

The Guardian{ {

THE MOST INTERESTING IRISH NEW PLAY OF THE PAST FEW YEARS

The Sunday Tribune{ { We are delighted to welcome Druid

as our first resident company and for two whole weeks! Keep an eye on our website for exciting announcements about workshops for actors, meet and greets along with free public readings and other initiatives as we develop this dynamic partnership closer to the date.

Michael Barker-Caven - Artistic Director

The Everyman is one of Ireland’s leading middle scale presenting and producing theatres.

Originally opened in 1897, it is the oldest purpose built theatre building in Cork. A jewel of late Victorian architecture, the theatre is steeped in history and is a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere.

BUYING YOUR TICKETSwww.everymanpalace.com | Tel. 021 450 1673Box Office, The Everyman, 15 MacCurtain Street, Cork (Please note a booking fee of e2.25 per ticket applies to telephone and online bookings)

THE PALACE BARThe Palace Bar is the perfect venue for your pre-show drink and opens each performance night at 7pm. Enjoy a beverage of your choice in the intimate surroundings of this beautiful little gem.

We take interval orders before the show to avoid any rush at the break and don’t worry if you can’t finish your drink in the time allowed we’ll look after it until the end of the show or maybe you would like to take it with you in the plastic cups on offer.

Don’t forget us after the performance as we remain open after every show to give you the chance to chat and rub shoulders with the actors and directors.

EVERY SEAT TELLS A STORYSponsor one of our seats and have your name, or that of a loved one engraved on the back of a seat, plus a favourite Everyman memory recorded.

GROUP TOURSDuring the heyday of its music hall era the Everyman secured the best of talent including artists such as Charlie Chaplin, George Formby and Laurel and Hardy to name a few.If you would like a unique insight and a tour of our beautiful building please contact Naomi Daly on 021 455 7824 or naomi@everymanpalace.comPlease note the minimum number per group is 8 and the maximum is 25.

WEDDINGSWould you like to get married at the Everyman? We are an approved venue for civil weddings.

WAYS TO SAVE€15 Opening Night Tickets: Available for many shows

*Concession Tickets: Available to senior citizens (Over 65’s), full time students and the unemployed for many performances.

*€7 Student Tickets: Available to full time students for many performances.

Group Bookings: For information on rates for groups of 8 or more, please contact our box office on 021 450 1673.

SEATING PLAN

STAGERESTRICTED VIEW

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURSMONDAY – FRIDAY | 12pm – 7.30pm (5pm non-performance days)SATURDAY | 2pm – 7.30pm (5pm non-performance days)SUNDAY & BANK HOLIDAYS | 4pm – 7.30pm (performance days only)

ACCESSIBILITYThe theatre is wheelchair accessible with an adapted w.c. There is one designated parking space outside the front door. Please advise box office at time of booking if you have any access requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Once purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded except in the event of a cancellation by the venue. The Everyman reserves the right to vary the advertised programme or cast if necessary. Latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance and at the discretion of management.

WHAT I DO…

People might be surprised to know that the show itself isn’t the main focus of what I do. My number one concern is the safety of everyone involved in all productions. We work a lot from heights, hanging lighting and sound gear that is set above actor’s heads so safety is always my main concern. My second priority is the preservation of the building. It is old and delicate and as its guardian we must make sure it is respected by all visiting companies. From there my focus is on the show where I ensure that all technical requirements are taken care of and make sure the show is ready to open on time!

FAVOURITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT THE EVERYMAN

I am working at the Everyman for the past 14 years and I can honestly say that I never feel like I am going to work. I am part of a great team and I enjoy what I do so much that it never feels like a work day. I never wake up not looking forward to coming in, even if it might be a 14 hour day on a Sunday or a Bank Holiday!

BEST MOMENT

Making it rain indoors for Singin’ In The Rain was certainly a highlight and I have also been lucky enough to work with Ed Harris, Tom Conti and other Oscar nominated actors and directors.

SCARIEST MOMENT

Luckily there haven’t been too many of these but there are always challenges fitting up a different show each and every week.

FAVOURITE SHOW

No doubt that Tom Crean is an all time favourite. I love how a one man show with such little technical requirements can continually captivate and inspire audiences. To put it in context, some shows visit us with arctic trucks full of sets, use up to 100 different lights, 50 backing tracks and up to 30 radio mics. With Tom Crean you have a one man show with a single wind sound effect and six lights and people are enthralled by it night after night.

Meet our Technical ManagerMark Donovan

Tue 8 – Fri 11 May 1981 6Sat 12 May The Nualas 7Sun 13 May I Hear You Calling Me 7Sun 20 May Ballet Theatre IrelandMon 21 – Sat 26 May The Love-Hungry Farmer 8Sun 27 May Mixing up the MagicTue 29 May – Fri 1 June The Tailor and Ansty 9Sat 2 June Gotta Sing Gotta DanceSun 3 June ELJ Academy of DanceWed 20 – Tue 26 June Pagliacci 11Thu 28 June – Sun 1 July The Girl Who Forgot To Sing Badly 13Wed 4 – Sat 7 July Love All 14 Life in the Venue 15 Thu 12 – Sat 21 July The Cha and Miah Farewell Laughter Show 16Wed 8 – Sat 25 Aug Guerilla Days in Ireland 17Mon 3 – Sat 8 Sept Woman and Scarecrow 18Tue 11 – Fri 21 Sept DruidMurphy - Plays by Tom Murphy 19

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