Immediate
Culture Night at Lifetime Lab
Theatre, music and performance art are combined by a volunteer cast and crew for a sensational family event during Culture Night at Lifetime Lab on September 23rd. The specially commissioned show will repeat every 45 minutes and integrate scripted site specific drama with improvised performance and music while recreating the trials and tribulations of former waterworks employees.
Lifetime Lab and Red Sandstone Varied Productions are coming together to produce a unique family friendly Culture Night event and this year's cast, comprising of over 25 crew, musicians and artists promise another unforgettable event as the audience journey through time and explore the history of Cork's old waterworks.
Mervyn Horgan Manager of Lifetime Lab is looking forward to the free event stating "Culture Night brings the old waterworks to life, the whole site transforms into one big stage including the old boiler room and engine house " He added "last year's production at Lifetime Lab was a huge success; very well received, high audience numbers and excellent feedback.'
Writer-director Yvonne Coughlan of Red Sandstone Varied Productions is excited to be part of this event once again "The different buildings and courtyard space of Lifetime Lab offer a fantastic backdrop and allow the cast to embrace the personalities of their characters, no matter when you arrive or how long you stay, this event will enliven your appreciation of Cork's heritage and culture.
Culture Night at Lifetime Lab runs from 5.00pm to 9.00pm and shows repeat every 45 minutes but you may join the ongoing performance at any time. There are musicians, art exhibits, short films and the regular exhibits at Lifetime Lab to be enjoyed if you wish to stay longer.
Culture Night at Lifetime Lab runs on Friday 23th September from 5pm to 9pm. Audience members can avail of the free culture night bus red route which will depart from City Hall to the Lee Road.
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Photo available on request
Contact Details
Name: Mervyn Horgan
Address: Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork
Telephone: 021-4941500
Fax: 021-4941519
Notes to editor
- Culture Night at Lifetime Lab runs from 5.00pm to 9.00pm on September 23rd
- Family friendly show will run every 45 minutes throughout the night
- Lifetime Lab is on the Cork Culture Night red bus route
- Admission is free of charge
- Lifetime Lab is located in the old Cork City Waterworks on the Lee Road and is home to a Visitor Centre, a schools centre, a coffee dock, a picnic area and a children's playground and is fully wheelchair accessible.
- For further information, please contact the Lifetime Lab at: 021-4941500 or view the website www.lifetimelab.ie
- RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) is a theatrical events company based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland. Director Yvonne Coughlan, founded the company in November 2006.
Mervyn Horgan
Lifetime Lab
Old Waterworks
Lee Road
Cork
021 4941500
