Granary

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Granary produces and presents new & experimental work by artists across disciplines. The programme combines work in theatre, performance, dance, live art, installation & music, with a lively critical programme of PERFORUM talks, workshops & artists' presentations. Granary is situated between the academy & the city; a space of lively criticism / art practice. More than a hundred undergraduate & postgraduate students in Drama & Theatre Studies, study, work, & perform in Granary, contributing to debate & practice -welcoming the perspective of the professional artist & critic.

Granary explores contemporary performance & art practices from a range of thematic, theoretical, historical & pedagogic perspectives, introducing new work by international artists who have not shown before in Ireland, as well as examining historical moments of experimentation. Granary seeks to complement existing theatre / arts programmes within the city of Cork & seeks to offer opportunities for Cork-based artists to show work. Granary collaborates with numerous arts & community organisations. It works in partnership with Drama & Theatre Studies at UCC, as well as other universities & colleges. A strong emphasis is placed on developing people's interest in new forms of performance through regular fora for debate.

The Granary building encompasses a black box theatre, bright studio (suitable for workshops and rehearsals) & a foyer which may be utilised for visual art exhibitions & installations. The programme is eclectic; reflecting the usage by the University's Drama Society Dramat, & other Societies & Academic Departments within UCC. Granary's own artistic programme focuses on contemporary performance work by national & international artists. Spanning art forms, the programme includes Live Art & new theatrical works.