An EVERYMAN MADE production in association with Cork Midsummer Festival and The Metropole Hotel
By Mark Ravenhill
Directed Des Kennedy
Movement by Luke Murphy
Friday 12 – Saturday 27 June
Venue: swimming pool on St Patrick’s Quay (underneath The Metropole Hotel) T23 YC63
“I suppose it was one of the happiest nights of my life”
A group of artists, an exciting trip abroad, an event that distorts everything.
Pool (No Water) is a shocking and savage play about friendship, ambition, jealousy and art.
Staged in an empty swimming pool beneath The Metropole Hotel, this new production of Mark Ravenhill’s 2006 play blurs the boundaries between installation, physical theatre and live art.
Directed by The Everyman’s Artistic Director Des Kennedy, with movement by internationally acclaimed Cork choreographer Luke Murphy.
Mark Ravenhill is one of Britain’s leading contemporary playwrights. His other work includes the plays Shopping and F**cking, Some Explicit Polaroids and Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat.
First performed at the Drum Theatre Plymouth on 22 September 2006’
Starring Evanna Lynch
Performance schedule
Previews: Fri 12 – Tue 16 Jun, 7pm (excl. Mon)
Opening: Wed 17 Jun, 7pm | Sold out
Thu 18 – Sun 21 Jun, 7pm
Tue 23 – Sat 27 Jun, 7pm
Matinee: Sat 20 & Sat 27 Jun, 2pm
Tickets
€25 Standard
€22 Preview
Running time
1 hr 10 min, no interval
Age recommendation
16+
Content guidance
explicit language, references to graphic injury and drug use, and themes of a sexual nature
Important Audience Information
This is a site‑specific seated performance that takes place in and around an empty swimming pool. For your comfort and safety, we strongly recommend wearing suitable footwear and comfortable (warm) clothing.
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