On 3rd July, Alliance Française de Cork was represented by its President, Valérie David-McGonnell, and its Treasurer, Pascal Lucas, at the launch of the programme of the upcoming Updown Circus Festival, at the Triskel Arts Centre.

The Updown Circus Festival is directed by Cormac Mohally and produced by Ayşegül Yüzel.

Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to sponsor a French-Irish double act featured in this festival:
"À Contresens”, a circus performance by Duo Rattrape (Lisandro Gallo and Liam Carmody), on 6th September 2026, at 4.15 pm in Douglas Street, Cork.

"À Contresens" is a co‑production with the Centre Régional des Arts du Cirque de Lomme (CRAC Lomme), Hauts-de-France Region. This show has been presented in the Lille metropolitan area, in partnership with regional venues such as TANDEM Scène nationale.

To see the full programme of the Updown Circus Festival (1st to 8th September 2026):
https://www.updowncircusfestival.ie/