What’s On

Making their Cork premiere for Science Week 2025, renowned spectacle theatre company Macnas will bring a  powerful new production that explores the theme of biodiversity loss, with a particular focus on the disappearance of the corncrake across Ireland.

 

Audiences can expect a thrilling experience featuring drummers, stilt walkers, a giant puppet, and a Moon tower installation, all woven into a narrative that highlights the urgent need to protect Ireland’s natural habitats. The corncrake, once a familiar sound in the Irish countryside, is now a rare and poignant symbol of environmental decline. Macnas’ performance will bring this story to life in a way that is both visually captivating and emotionally resonant.

 

Come along to Marina Market on Sunday 9 November between 4 and 6pm to experience the spectacle. Please note this an indoor event with limited space.

 

An installation inspired by the performance will remain at Marina Market until Thursday, 13 November, allowing visitors to engage with the themes of the show beyond the live event. The installation will be showcased alongside SpaceFest, a Science Week-funded programme celebrating space exploration and discovery.