Cork Operatic Society presents Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at the Everyman Palace Theatre, from Thursday 5 August to Sunday 8 August. Surely one of the most darkly funny musicals ever performed, and as the winner of eight Tony awards, it's considered to be Sondheim's masterwork.

Gig of the week:
Moon Duo @ the Crane Lane Theatre on Saturday 24 July at 9pm
This duo comprises one half of Wooden Shjips who played a storming set in the same venue a few months ago. Moon Duo promise to play similar drone influenced kraut–rock but played in totally different ways which should ensure an interesting experience. This gig is another freebie put on by the always interesting Bandicoot promotions.

Despite a vibrant dance music scene in Cork for more than 20 years, few internationally famous artists have come out of Cork, with a few exceptions. John Daly is one of these and he spoke to the Cork Independent about his musical background, why he still loves playing in Cork and the inspiration that Sir Henrys provided for him.

It seems unnecessary to explain who comedy trio Apres Match are, given their ubiquity throughout the World Cup on RTE. Their usual surreal and satirical take on football punditry and other subjects was one of the most watchable aspects of a largely forgettable World Cups.

Thursday 15June
What: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble with Oleku
Where: Charles Fort, Kinsale
When: 7.30pm

The august bank holiday weekend at Indiependence already sees the likes of White Lies, The Coronas, Alabama 3, Reverend and the Makers, Jape, Delorentos and Duke Special among the 120+ acts to play across the five stages at the rock weekender.

The classic farce 'Move Over Mrs Markham' is Haulbowline Theatre Group's next production and will open in the unique naval base theatre this summer from Thursday 15 July. The play is set in a very elegant top floor London flat, belonging to Philip and Joanna Markham. Philip is a straight-laced publisher of children's books, and he shares an office with his partner, Henry Lodge, on the ground floor.

From this Friday there will be a new clubbing experience in Cork at The Everyman Palace Theatre. The venue is launching two new club nights this weekend on Friday and Saturday night called 'The Palace Late Night Club'. After many years of 'Kickback' running at the Everyman Palace Theatre, Mick D'Arcy and his team are bidding a farewell to its Friday night residency.

The always interesting Sonic Vigil returns with this year's instalment. Curated by the Quiet Club and Gruenrekorder, it is a fascinating line up of leading international experimental musicians and sound artists as well as some of the foremost practitioners in the Irish scene.

Uber- successful Limerick pop-rock trio We Should Be Dead are returning to Leeside with a new album after moving to LA to record their album. 'Dreamstate' follows up their incredibly successful surprise international debut hit album 'Forget Romance Let's Dance'. First single 'Up All Night' is a characteristically hook laden synth slice of indie pop, full of lead vocalist Anna Nix's charismatic singing style.