Theatre: Jimmy’s Hall at the Cork Opera House (Irish Sign Language interpreted performance)

Bursting with music, dance, poetry and song, the must-see feel-good show of last summer returns.

Jimmy’s Hall tells the true story of Leitrim farmer Jimmy Gralton, the only Irishman deported from his own country. His crime was to build a dance hall where he encouraged the local community to learn, to argue and to dream, but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close.

A decade later, at the height of the Depression, Jimmy returns from the US. The hall stands abandoned but as Jimmy sees the poverty and growing oppression in the village, the leader and activist within him is stirred. He decides to reopen the hall, and so takes on the established authorities of the church and the government.

Booking information

Running time: 2 hours

Please note there will be haze, loud noises and pyrotechnics used in show.

Programme notes will be available on our website before the performance, please check back.

Irish Sign Language interpreted performance: Saturday, 20th September, 8:00pm

In order for Cork Opera House to offer the best possible seating for this accessible performance, please visit the box office in advance of the show, or reserve a seat via email by contacting hmurphy@corkoperahouse.ie .  Wheelchair users are advised to contact the Box Office to book your seat.  The phone contact is 021 4270022.