On his podcast The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.
Each week, Ryan turns the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.
This special live event invites you to pull up a chair beside one of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters as you have never seen him before as he brings an interactive evening of stories, craic, conversation – and, for one night only, the audience can ask the questions too!
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended Age – 13+
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
[14] =>On his podcast The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.
Each week, Ryan turns the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.
This special live event invites you to pull up a chair beside one of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters as you have never seen him before as he brings an interactive evening of stories, craic, conversation – and, for one night only, the audience can ask the questions too!
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended Age – 13+
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
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The Bookshelf Live with Ryan Tubridy
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, CorkThu 30th Apr, 8:00 pm
Thu 30th Apr, 8:00 pm
On his podcast The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives.
Each week, Ryan turns the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life.
This special live event invites you to pull up a chair beside one of Ireland’s most beloved broadcasters as you have never seen him before as he brings an interactive evening of stories, craic, conversation – and, for one night only, the audience can ask the questions too!
SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.
AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended Age – 13+
*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Venue Details
Cork Opera HouseEmmet Place, Cork
+353214270022