"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
Michelangelo
ELECTRIC PICNIC 2026!
A little rain didn't dampen any EP25 theatre spirits!
Ciara Lawless
& Yvonne Coughlan EP25
Some of our gorgeous theatre particpants from EP 2025
The Living Stage
Step into a live improvised theatre experience with Yvonne Coughlan
Experience the creative heart of Electric Picnic, Ireland's biggest arts and music festival, at Serenity Gardens organised by Daithà Nevin and Lady Fi with Director/ Creative Producer Yvonne Coughlan. With over 20 years’ experience across theatre, improvisation, dance, music, film and community arts, Yvonne creates joyful, inclusive experiences that bring people together through play and connection.
Join Yvonne on Saturday morning for lively 35-minute theatre workshop loops designed for all ages and experience levels. Drop in for a creative reset or stay longer and enjoy multiple sessions. Perfect for solo festivalgoers, friends and families, the workshops combine improvisation, acting, movement, ensemble games, storytelling and spontaneous performance in a welcoming environment.
Expect laughter, connection, self-expression and a chance to step away from the crowds and discover the spirit of Serenity Gardens, one of Electric Picnic’s most loved spaces for wellness, creativity and community. Yvonne returns on Sunday as MC of the Serenity Gardens Stage, introducing a line-up of musical artists including the superb Ciara Lawless (she might be Yvonne's favourite sssshhh).
Come curious. Leave inspired. Our address: Soft Landing, Serenity Gardens, CroÃ, Electric Picnic. Sat. 29th Aug. 2026, 12.30pm-2pm.
Want a taste of the magic?
Relive the sparkle of past Galas on our [Event Portfolio Page].
Yvonne Coughlan is the Director of the annual Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concert.
2025 was a great success...
Cllr. Damian Boylan 2026
A very different Christmas is coming…
The Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert returns for 2026 with not only our new Lord Mayor, but a new MC, a fresh line-up of familiar faces and a few surprises along the way.
Damian’s message is simple: Be sound. And when it comes to Christmas, he knows what he likes, good music, great company and a bit of Slade.
So expect a concert that’s welcoming, accessible and full of festive spirit, with a few new twists.
Emotional Storytelling
TWO FILMS ONE VISION!
An opportunity to Invest in film that elicits powerful emotions.
Award Winning Film Script
Join us in creating impactful cinematic experiences worldwide with Regret, and already internationally recognised multi-award winning script.
Investors Welcome
Support a project that resonates with audiences universally.
Join Our Journey
Be part of a legacy that inspires change and connection. We are also at the fundraising stage of our experimental concept Forgiveness in Fragments.
Embrace Artistic Vision
Help us bring meaningful stories to life through cinema. Bold Stories, Fearless Filmmaking in our experimental process film Forgiveness in Fragments.
HEAR THE QUEER APPEAR
10 ARTWORKS AND A CIVIC RECEPTION
Hear The Queer Appear
It was a joy to produce Hear the Queer Appear, Yvon Bonenfant’s ambitious participatory vocal-art project celebrating Cork’s LGBTQI+ community. Across Spring and Summer 2026, ten interconnected artworks invited queer voices and presence into the city through illuminated public installations, pop-up audio and light promenades and, finally, The Queer Appear, Here! a vibrant live circus and performance work at Circus Factory combining movement, dance, pole, acrobatics, sound and live vocals. The project represented hundreds of community members through its beacon-light installations and brought the recorded voices of 16 participants into public space through its magical illuminated orbs. The project culminated as a lead in to Cork Community Pride with a civic reception at Rebel City Distillery, hosted with the attendance of Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Gary O’Brien, followed by the final performance. A memorable celebration of queer visibility, participation, creativity and community in Cork. ~Yvonne Coughlan
Yvonne's latest short film script is on it's festival journey...
FILM WRITING NEWS!
Visit the beautiful West Cork town of Kinsale. 3x lunch and 4 x dinner in local restaurants
4 x Bed & Breakfast in local accommodation.
*Professional Video and Photographic keepsakes included in package
Film Workshop- Make a film in 4 days
€1400 inclusive per person
The best value
for the most unique holiday adventure
in
January 2027.
Thursday 21st 5pm to Monday 25th 11am
*Special EARLY BIRD rate of €1200 is available until midnight 18th December 2026 Quote EBJ271200 on your booking.
Go to Workshops page for more information
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Kinsale Halloween Festival
We had an amazing celebration in Kinsale!
The Planning for 2026 has begun!
★★★★★
Yvonne Coughlan’s full-length play Hold on Tight is nearing completion, with a stage premiere set for 2028.
Blending comedy, drama, and elements of dance theatre, the play traces a life from birth to its final breath, but not in a straight line. Its unorthodox timeline unsettles and challenges, inviting the audience to navigate the story with our players: Jack’s quest for immortality tests his marriage to Jo, and his connection with Maria, introduced by his friend Miguel, unearths bonds, jealousy, and loyalty in unexpected ways.
Through these four intertwined characters, the play explores life's complexities with humour, honesty, and fearless curiosity.
With rare emotional intelligence, Yvonne shapes a theatrical experience that is part soul massage, part celebration of life’s beauty, inviting audiences to engage fully, connect with the experience, and share in the wonder of being alive.
Partner with us to bring this bold, life-affirming story to the stage, support local artists, inspire audiences, and celebrate the wonder of life. Contact us today!
