Hysterical Histories is PURE CORK. This high-octane, laugh-out-loud until your belly aches comedic theatre experience is unlike anything else in Ireland, or around the world!
Pure Cork Comedy Theatre for Adults & Children
Written and delivered by established professional Irish actors, this jam-packed performance celebrates all things Cork in a dinner theatre venue in the heart of the city’s historic Huguenot Quarter.
Over two hours, discover the highlights of Cork’s 1500-year history and become acquainted with a county full of quirky characters, their habits, humour, and language. Enjoy local Cork food and drinks, served up with live music and plenty of personality as you engage with the actors. Leave with a belly full of food, a warm feeling in your heart and a new skill, having learned how to “speak Cork.”
2023 Dinner Show Dates and Venue
Hysterical Histories Cork starts at 7PM for ALL DATES:
- June 6th through August 24th: Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
- Cork Harbour Festival: additional performances on Tuesday June 6th, Wednesday June 7th.
- World Refugee Day: Tuesday June 20th (A portion of proceeds from this performance go to refugee charities)
- Heritage Week and Cork on a Fork Festival: additional performance on Wednesday 16th August
- Last Week of Summer: Extra date of Wednesday the 23rd of August
Show duration is approximately two hours.
Performances are held upstairs at Amicus Restaurant, Paul Street, Cork City, Ireland, T12 WP97 [Map and Directions]
Hysterical Histories Tickets
Individual ticket prices are as follows and pre-booking is essential:
- €52 (adult)
- €32 (children under 12)
- Children under 2 go free!
Group and tour rates are available: call 00 353 87 641 9355 or email HystericalHistoriesireland@gmail.com
Praise and Reviews

Well worth going to- a real gem of genuine Cork- up the Rebels!!
We went to this as a family outing for my husband’s birthday and we really enjoyed the evening. My kids are 13, 12, 10 and 7 and all got a great kick and a laugh out of the experience but also learned a lot. This is such a fun, accessible way for everyone to learn history!
Trip Advisor Review, June 2022
An Absolute Must-Do When in Cork
Highly entertaining dinner show. The cast was energetic and engaging. The show was original, informative, and hilarious, and held the attention of the entire family. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cork.
Trip Advisor Review, June 2022
Excellent Night Out
We saw this show as an adult family of four last night and it exceed all hopes and expectations. We had a wonderful (hysterical) time while also learning a bit and eating delicious food.