Curtain rises for Everyman’s summer shows
It’s about to get busy at The Everyman as it has announced its first season launch in over 2 years.
The Everyman’s summer highlight will be a world premiere of John B Keane’s ‘Letters of a Country Postman’. It’s a new adaption for stage and will feature a live music accompaniment from renowned traditional accordionist, Danny O’Mahony.
Acclaimed actor and comedian Tadhg Hickey will star in the leading role as Mocky Fondoo.
The theatre will play host to the multi-award winning Ye Vagabonds this month as well as a special celebration of hip-hop, electro soul, RnB, and afro-futurism with Fête de la Musique – Senegal, France, Ireland: A Hip-Hop Celebration, presented as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival.
For children and families, The Everyman presents a special Cork Midsummer Festival co-production with Graffiti Theatre Company called ‘Humans: A Robot Musical’ by John McCarthy, followed by the magical ‘Potted Potter’ in July.
Also dotted throughout the season are a host of stand-up comedy shows including Dirtbirds, Joanne McNally, Deirdre O’Kane and Des Bishop, as well as a wide range of locally-made theatre, including Ger Fitzgibbon’s ‘Ghostlight’, a play written specially for The Everyman during the period when the theatre was closed.
Meanwhile autumn highlights include 4 plays from Cork’s own Pat Kinevane, music from Crash Ensemble, and Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie makes a welcome return with ‘An Evening with Reggie’.
Artistic Director, Sophie Motley said: “I hope audiences are enjoying venturing back to our beautiful theatre and I’m delighted to share a summer of exciting theatre, music, circus, comedy and performances for all the family.”
Sean Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of The Everyman said: “We’re all so excited to present such a fantastic new season. There’s a huge range of great shows for all our audiences. It’s going to be a truly memorable summer at The Everyman so make you sure you visit us!”
See everymancork.com for full programme details.