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⭐️ CANDY IN PANTOLAND ⭐️

Promendade and The Everyman in association with Mockie Ah! present - CANDY IN PANTOLAND - Ireland’s first all drag Christmas pantomime!

Written by Candy Warhol and directed by Des Kennedy

Candy Warhol is the world’s most talented drag queen (just ask her!) but nobody knows it just yet. After a series of career setbacks, she finds herself transported to a fantastical fairyland where she embarks on a queer crusade through the wonderful world of Pantoland.

Based on a 100% true story, and winner of the 2027 Tony Award for Best New Play (they already promised!), Candy is joined by her eccentric mouse Gus Gus and a host of familiar fairytale friends on a hilarious magical adventure like no other! As they battle to escape the claws of The Wicked Witch and her evil queens, Candy and her pals must face more drama than an Eastenders cliffhanger, more tension than a Traitors round table, and more camp chaos than a Housewives reunion.

Ireland’s first all-drag pantomime promises to be the campest show this Christmas season – Oh yasss it does!

Featuring an international cast, prepare yourself for huge laughs, jaw-dropping costumes, major musical numbers, spellbinding surprises, shocking twists and plenty of audience participation.

The ultimate festive night out, perfect for parties and celebrations, this is panto like you’ve never seen it before. Running for two nights only, grab your tickets now and prepare yourself for an epic drag adventure!

“Candy Warhol is an absolute star” – Candy Warhol

“A future Leaving Cert play classic” – Nadine Coyle

“It’s like Dancing at Lughnasa if the sisters were played by drag queens on an acid trip” – Oscar Wilde

“I told you to stop messaging me, I’ve sent a cease and desist” – Siobhán McSweeney

CAST
Starring the queens of Mockie Ah! with very special guest stars to be revealed!

CREDITS
Writer Candy Warhol
Director Des Kennedy
Producer Ciara O Mahony
Art Direction Brian Wallace and Candy Warhol
Choreographer Keith Hanley
Lighting Designer Louis Ferris
Production Manager Ian Brown
Sound Engineer Joe Cusack

Candy in Pantoland is supported by the Arts Council and Cork City. taken in The Everyman by @ciawwaa

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MOCKIE AH! ‘CAMP CULTURE’ AT THE EVERYMAN!

This Culture Night, September 20th, join Irelands leading Drag Haus and Pure Cork legends, Mockie Ah, as they crash land at The Everyman with one mission - to make Ireland camp again!

Part theatre show, part pop concert, expect big numbers, big guests and even bigger hair! Featuring eight drag acts from across Ireland plus special guests from the worlds of burlesque, comedy, dance and live music throughout. Full cast will be announced shortly.

Limited Free Tickets (excl. booking fees) as part of Culture Night are available now via @theeverymancork but booking is essential.

Writer & Creative Director @candywarholqueen
Producer myself & @promenadeireland
Artwork & Visuals @bjornism_
Choreography @philocallaghan
Funded by @artscouncilireland Culture Night Late
Supported by @theeverymancork @culturenightcorkcity @corkcitycouncil @promenadeireland
Photography by @raazphotography
Poster @bjornism_ taken in The Everyman by @ciawwaa

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2 years ago

🪩 HERE’S 30 🪩

Thank you to everyone who came Saturday night to bid farewell to my 20’s, officially ending on the 22nd.
What better way to celebrate than being surprised with your favourite childhood Eurovision icon @mickeyjoeharte

My heart is so full of love and gratitude for many folks. Thank you especially @sineadomahony97 her army of assistants & @candywarholqueen 💕 taken in The Metropole Hotel Cork by @ciawwaa

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2 years ago

This year I am the St Patrick’s Parade Community Artist-Curator in Residence with Cork City Council.

Over the course of the residency I have been working with the Rebel Wheelers on their creative participation for this years parade. I am thrilled to announce that tomorrow the group will take to the streets of Cork bringing to life imaginative creatures and a tribe of warriors living in a post-apocalyptic world.

As a club the Rebel Wheelers empower young people with disabilities by introducing them to sports in a fun and safe environment. The core ethos is to
promote inclusion independence, healthy living and well-being through participation in sport. The same can be achieved through art so the characters
created represent the Rebel Wheelers in a visual manner and uphold the club mission statement.

I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone at Rebel Wheelers for being so open and welcoming when we started back in October last year. Thank to to the Saturday Morning Club and all kids and parents.

To Rowena and Maeve who coordinated all our sessions. Thank you to Junior Basketball and their head coach Fergal and club chair Paudie.

A project like this isn’t an individual undertaking and I have the most incredible creative team behind me.

- Thank you to Donna O’ Keeney for working on the story, brainstorming characters and getting our imaginations going.
- Tara Brandel for working on choreography & movement to bring the characters to life.
- A massive thank you to Elisa Gallo Rosso and the entire team at Cork Puppetry Company for creating all of the costumes, props, sculptures and puppets.

Thank to to @corkcitycouncil for funding the residency and thank you to the arts office team, Michelle Carew, Marcela Whelan Kelly and Trish Murphy.

Lastly thank you to Kath Gorman & Promenade for the continued support as always.

The parade kicks off at 1pm tomorrow in Cork City and trust me you don’t want to miss this ☘️

📸 @clareflash taken in Cork, Ireland by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

Excited to be apart of @x_pollinator_ 2024 alongside a very talented bunch of participants.

Thanks @x_pollinator_ & @screenireland 🎬✨ by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

That’s a wrap on Pitch’d 2023. Thank you to the team, all the artists, venues, partners, sponsors, volunteers and audiences who made this years festival possible over an incredible 2 weekends.

Personal highlights include speaking on Promenade’s Producer Panel Discussion. I was honoured to speak on the importance of inclusivity & diversity in my artistic practise and the importance of support and mentoring for emerging producers. Promenade also hosted a Producers Coffee Morning with a huge turnout to share ideas, projects while connecting producers and artists.

@pitchdcircusartsfestival
@circusfactorycork
@promenadeireland

📸 by David Hegarty

#circusfactorypresents #pitchdcircusartsfestival #pitchd23 by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

CANDY’S SWEET AS CIRCUS CABARET 🍭

This Culture Night you are invited to indulge in a fantastic feast for the senses as our darling host and confectionary queen Candy Warhol says Willkommen to a Pic’N’Mix of sights and splendours!

Drag royalty will rule with Mockie Ah while spectacular circus curiosities & burlesque beauties will astonish and astound you at every turn!
Dance the night away with our dazzling DJS and dancers until the clock strikes…sssh!

Beyond excited to be producing this dream collaboration with @candywarholqueen & @pitchdcircusartsfestival

📆 September 22nd
⏰ 10.00PM
📍Marina Market

BYOB with plenty of sweet treats in store 🍭

Register for your free tickets 👉 https://www.pitchdfestival.ie/.../candy-warhol-circus...

First batch sold out but more are being released soon so keep an eye out.

Funded by The Arts Council Culture Night Late.

#Pitchd23 #CultureNight2023 #CandyWarhol #CircusCabaret #QueerArts #CorkCity #CorkCultureNight by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

Cork Pride was 🔥🔥🔥
I’ve the burnt scalp to prove it

#pride23🏳️‍🌈 #prideisaprotest 🏳️‍⚧️ by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

☘️THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE WIG☘️

Another show you say? Candy Warhol and a Cork Premiere? 🤩

It’ll all happening as part of this years Midsummer Festival June 24th in The Cork Arts Theatre.

“Join Candy on a queer crusade to champion the national icons of the Emerald Isle and rediscover her camp connection to the country she once felt ostracised by. Aided by her spirit guide Saint Marian Mary The 6th, this dynamic duo revisit Ireland’s pop culture pioneers and limelight lion hearts as they journey down the yellow brick road – experience the Craic agus Ceol as our royal banríon realises There’s No Place Like Abhaile!”

Delighted to be working with such a fantastic and talented team. Trust us you don’t want miss out, ONE NIGHT ONLY x

📍Cork Arts Theatre
🗓️ Saturday June 24th
⏰ 4pm & 7pm
🎟️ Tickets @ the link in my bio

Follow @thewindthatshakesthewig for all the updates including special guest performers TBA 👀

Poster by @bjornism_

#TheWindThatShakesTheWig #CandyWarhol #CorkMidsummerFestival #Midsummer23 #QueerTheatre #DragQueens #IrishTheatre by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

Thrilled to be part of the producing team with @isabella.dogliani for 'Four Lovers' by Circus Factory at this years Cork Midsummer Festival.

You don't want to miss this incredible production combining Circus and Shakespeare! Get your tickets now for a magical night of circus music and wonder 👉 www.corkmidsummer.com/whats-on/the-four-lovers

@corkmidsummer
@circusfactorycork
@artscouncilireland

#CFFourLovers #Midsummer23 #CorkMidsummerFestival #CircusFactory #Shakespeare #CircusArts by @ciawwaa

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3 years ago

It may be late but International Women’s Day wasn’t overlooked by the incredible crew of the SV Tenacious.

At anchor off the island of Guadeloupe we celebrated the diversity of identities and mixed abilities onboard and the power of inclusion and accessible adventure.

#internationalwomensday #womenatsea #mixedabilitycrew #jubileesailingtrust #spinalinjuries #carribbeansea #svtenacious #tallship taken in Guadeloupe, French West Indies, Carribean by @ciawwaa

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4 years ago

SV Tenacious and the intoxicating colours of the Caribbean plus the wonderful group of people who made my 2nd voyage such a memorable experience 🇦🇬🇬🇵

Jacques Yves Cousteau said it best - “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

#jubileesailingtrust #spinalinjuriesireland #svtenacious #tallshipsailing #accessiblesailing #antigua #guadeloupe #carribbeansea by @ciawwaa

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