We&rsquo\;re delighted to invite you to the \;Cork Midsummer Showcase \;&mdash\; a specially curated cultural experience for Business to Arts Members\, in partnership with Cork Midsummer Festival\, Cork Opera House\, and a host of our Cork City Arts Members.
\n\nOver two days\, you&rsquo\;ll explore the vibrant arts scene of Cork\, with VIP access to performances\, visual arts\, and exclusive networking opportunities.
\n\nIf you are not already based in the real capital \;-) \, we'\;d love this to be a great opportunity for a visit Leeside and a chance to really delve into Cork'\;s thriving arts scene. Be sure to share with your Munster-based colleagues also!
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\nDates: \;Friday 20th &ndash\; Saturday 21st June 2025
\nVenues: \;Across Cork City
\nWho: \;Business to Arts Members (Limited capacity\, first come\, first served)
How: \;Read on for full showcase details! \; While capacity is limited and tickets will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis\, we ask you to register your interest and intention to attend each relevant component via our Registration Form button below\, and tickets will be allocated accordingly\, with a wait-list for cancellations. \;
\n\nTickets are strictly non-transferable and restricted to two per guest.
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\n\n6:00 &ndash\; 8:30 pm \;| \;BtoA Welcome Reception @ Cork Opera House \;
\n\nWe are excited to welcome you all and kick off our Misummer celebrations in style with drinks and canapé\;s\, networking\, music\, and little breakaways to immersive dance and theatre for our lucky guests as follows: \;
\n\n6:00 - 8:00 pm \;| \;Immersive Dance and Theatre @ BtoA Welcome Reception ( Limited Capacity\, \;Live Draw for Performance Access)
\n\n&lsquo\;Lien&rsquo\; by Lewis Major | One-on-one dance encounters @ Cork Opera House in the Green Room. (Duration 5-10 mins)
\n\n&lsquo\;Theatre for One&rsquo\; by Landmark Productions | Micro-theatre in a purpose-built booth @ Emmet Place \;in front of Cork Opera House. \;(Duration 5-10 mins)
\n\n9:00 pm | &lsquo\;Burnout Paradise&rsquo\; by PonyCam @ Dance Cork Firkin Crane. \; (Duration 65 min\, Prebooking Required)
\n\nFollowing your music\, dance and theatre sampling at our Welcome Reception\, continue the evening just an 8-minute walk away with some comedy &\; dance on treadmills at \;Dance Cork Firkin Crane! In \;this exhilarating and chaotic performance\, Pony Cam exposes the absurdity of a system that demands more than we can give. As the tasks escalate\, so too does the realisation - this was never a fair game. Don'\;t worry\, you won'\;t be forced on a treadmill\, but you may risk enjoying yourself too much!
\n\nSaturday 21st June - Visual Arts Focus
\n\n11:00 am | \;&lsquo\;Helios&rsquo\; by Luke Jerram \;(Duration 60 min\, Capacity 20\, Prebooking Required)
\n\nGuided tour of the 6-metre solar sculpture | St Fin Barre&rsquo\;s Cathedral \;
\n\nImage: Luke Jerram with Helios at Seaton Delaval Hall. Credit Bec Hughes\, House of Hues
\n\n1 pm \;| \;Cork Printmakers \;Demo &\; Gallery Tour
\n\n(Duration 60 min\, Capacity 15\, Prebooking Required)
\n\n3:00 pm | \;Island City: Cork'\;s Urban Sculpture Trail \;Walking Tour \;(Duration 60 min\, Capacity 14\, Prebooking Required)
\n\nSample-Studios in partnership with Cork City Council and Fá\;ilte Ireland\, bring you on a guided walking tour of Cork&rsquo\;s newest examples of public art led by Sample-Studios&rsquo\; Art Historian and sculpture specialist Dr Matthew Whyte.
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