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The Mail critics’ pick of the week’s must-see events
ON STAGE FORBIDDEN FRUIT
IT’S A sure sign that summer is finally here as festival fever is in full swing. Forbidden Fruit is taking over the Royal Hospital Kilmainham this weekend with a host of acts from tomorrow until Monday including Orbital, Aphex Twin, Hot Chip, Bon Iver and Lisa Hannigan. ÷ June 3 - 5. See forbiddenfruit.ie for ticket details.
ON SHOW THE SONGS AND TALL TALES OF JERRY FISH
THE LEGEND that is Jerry Fish returns for an intimate, strippeddown theatre-style show. He’ll be performing favourite songs from his enviable cannon of work. And you can be guaranteed some great fun when Jerry is around. ÷ Saturday June 3, Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire, €20 paviliontheatre.ie
ON TOUR PRODIJIG: THE REVOLUTION
PRODIJIG, a talented troupe who first shot to fame on Got To Dance are bringing The Revolution to Cork Opera House. The Revolution is a new, ground-breaking show choreographed and created by Alan Kenefick which puts the sparkle back into Irish dance.
At Cork Opera House from June 14, tickets corkoperahouse.ie
ON DISPLAY BLOOM IN THE PARK
FLOWER power is what Dublin’s all about as the delightful Bloom is back for the Bank Holiday. From blossoms to bands, food and fun for the family, the festival has all the ingredients for the perfect day out ÷ Running in Phoenix Park until Monday, tickets from €22.50, children under 16 free. bloominthepark.com
ON COMEDY THE CAT LAUGHS FESTIVAL
GET ready to roll in the ailses as comedians launch their annual take over of Kilkenny. Top names appearing include Tommy Tiernan, Kevin Bridges and Aisling Bea.
Various venues across Kilkenny until Monday. See thecatlaughs.com