Emma Doran: Emmaculate - The Everyman Cork

What to Expect

Irish comedian Emma Doran, known for appearances on RTE and Prime Video productions, brings her stand-up show Emmaculate to The Everyman on MacCurtain Street. The set explores the messier realities of blended family life, womanhood and relationships through sharp, animated observational comedy, with the Evening Standard promising “end-to-end laughs” from the show. Doran’s style leans on big, physical storytelling as much as one-liners, which has made her one of the more distinctive voices on the current Irish stand-up circuit.

Running 110 minutes with an interval, the show carries a 15A age recommendation for strong language, making it accessible to a slightly younger adult audience than some of the more explicit 18+ touring shows at the same venue. As of early August 2026 the date is listed as sold out on The Everyman’s booking system, following the same show’s earlier sold-out run at the venue in February 2026, which suggests strong repeat demand for Doran’s Cork dates specifically.

Given the earlier February run also sold out, this October date looks to be a genuine second Cork leg for Emmaculate rather than a one-off, so it is worth checking back on the venue’s Ticketsolve page for returns or any additional dates that might be added if demand continues at this level. Doran’s growing television profile means her live audience has broadened well beyond people who already knew her from the comedy club circuit.

Good to Know

• Friday 9 October 2026, 8pm, 110 minutes with an interval; The Everyman, 15 MacCurtain Street, Cork city centre.
• €29; currently sold out, check The Everyman’s website for returns closer to the date.
• Strong language throughout; age recommendation 15A.

Getting There

The Everyman is on MacCurtain Street on the north side of the city centre, a short walk from Kent Station and well served by Cork City bus routes, close to the area’s many bars and restaurants.