
First Impressions
Visual Art
A colourful and hands-on exhibition that invites young families to slow down, explore, and experience art with curiosity and wonder.
Free
One Woman. One Scene. One Hundred Times. One 24-Hour Performance - starring Eileen Walsh.
Your only chance to experience this unique and unmissable, theatrical marathon at Cork Opera House, 24 hours from 4pm Saturday 14 June – 4pm Sunday 15 June!
Eileen Walsh, one of Ireland’s most celebrated and recognised actors, will star in The Second Woman, an internationally acclaimed feat of thrilling theatre and live cinema.
Over 24 hours, 100 different men will star opposite Eileen Walsh, as she performs over and over a scene between a man and a woman in a relationship that has lost its creativity and romance. They talk, they laugh, it’s awkward, it’s funny. None of the 100 Marty’s will have rehearsed with Eileen Walsh’s Virginia prior to the performance and most of whom are non-actors.
There are three different types of tickets available for this performance, detailed below.
Inspired by John Cassavetes’ film Opening Night, created by an all-female team who capture and mix the action live from five simultaneously recording cameras. At the conclusion of each scene a decision must be made. The wait for what comes next becomes more addictive than any binge-worthy TV series.
Audiences can purchase tickets for the full 24 hours or join us at scheduled entry times throughout the performance – and stay for as long as they like until the performance ends at 4pm, Sunday 15 June. Food and drink will be available throughout the 24 hours at Cork Opera House
24-HOUR TICKETS
€55 (€45 concession) 4pm 14 June
This is your only way to guarantee access to the full 24-hour experience, from beginning to end.
SCHEDULED ENTRY TICKETS - scheduled entry times:
9pm 14 June - €35
2am 15 June - €20
9am 15 June - €35
This ticket gives you entry at the time stated on your ticket.
ON-THE-DOOR TICKETS
€25 Peak (4pm–10pm Saturday 14 June / 10am–4pm Sunday 15 June)
€15 Off-Peak (10pm Saturday 14 June–10am Sunday 15 June)
Arrive at any point throughout the performance, join the General Queue and get entry to the show as soon as a seat becomes available.
ENTRY & QUEUEING
Priority Queue: For 24-Hour tickets and Scheduled Entry Time tickets at time shown on ticket
General Queue: On-The-Door tickets, and re-entry for Scheduled Entry Time tickets
Join us for the full The Second Woman experience by selecting your starting point now. Discounted rates are available at our accommodation partners Moxy Cork and Broga House for audiences attending The Second Woman on 14 June.
Add a taste of luxury - located across the bridge and just a couple minutes walk from our venue at Cork Opera House, Moxy Cork is the city's newest hotel. With chic rooms, a buzzing lobby bar, and bold design, it’s the perfect base for visitors. Sip cocktails, meet fellow 24-hour-theatre-goers, and enjoy easy access to Cork’s top sites.
Alternatively, rRight in the heart of Cork city you'll find Broga House - comfortable modern self-catering options available over the summer months. With ensuite rooms, shared kitchens, and a prime location just steps from the city’s shops, restaurants and nightlife, it’s an affordable, fuss-free option for summer stays in Cork.
Both locations are offering exclusive discounted rates for the night of 14 June to audiences attending The Second Woman - just book your tickets, and you'll receive information in your confirmation email on how to avail of these rates.
"A spellbinding theatrical marathon"
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The Guardian
"Remarkable exposé of the art of acting"
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The Stage
"Utterly gripping and utterly wonderful ... I won't ever forget it"
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WhatsOnStage
"A rich and revealing piece of drama"
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Financial Times
Listen to star Eileen Walsh speak to RTÉ's Brendan O'Connor about The Second Woman:
Creators Nat Randall & Anna Breckon
Script & Direction Anna Breckon & Nat Randall
Video design EO Gill & Anna Breckon
Lighting co-design Amber Silk & Kayla Burrett & Lauren Woodhead
Sound design Nina Buchanan
Set design FUTURE METHOD STUDIO
Original hair & makeup design Sophie Roberts
Producer & Tour Manager Jenny Vila - La Mecànica
The Second Woman is presented at Cork Midsummer Festival with the additional support of The Tomar Trust and accommodation partners Moxy Cork. Please note seating is unreserved and the audience is free to move seats throughout the performance and enjoy the show from different angles. Suitable for ages 15+.
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