Caught In The Furze

The wren the wren the king of the birds

On Stephen's day was caught in the furze

Her clothes were all torn - her shoes were all worn

Up with the kettle and down with the pan

Give us a penny to bury the 'wran’

Caught in the Furze is a seven-day performance within an immersive installation of furze (gorse) bushes by artist Amanda Coogan presented by Cork Midsummer Festival and the Glucksman.

Drawing on ancient folk traditions and contemporary performance, Coogan navigates the spaces between history and memory, myth and modernity. Evolving and shifting each day, the work invites audiences to step in and out, and to witness moments of stillness, transformation, and raw physical endurance. 

Amanda Coogan is internationally renowned for her powerful, immersive durational performances. Her work explores contested histories, embodied memory, and resilience - using gesture, time, and site to create unforgettable experiences.

June 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st (not open on Monday)

12pm to 5pm daily

Cork Centre for Architectural Education

Free to attend/ Drop-in

Watch a daily hour-long live stream of Amanda Coogan's performance on her website, live at 12 pm daily except for June 21st, which will be at 4 pm: www.amandacoogan.com

Live Performer Amanda Coogan

Original Composition Elliot Murphy

Creative Producer Susan Holland

Curator Katie O’Grady

Stage Manager Bethany Cosgrove

Production Manager Tadhg Flynn

Technical Support Struàn Bell, Síomha Callanan, Anna Cavenagh, Kai Dranchak and Franziska Tudose

Videographer Colm Walsh

Written Documentation Ewelina Monika Cynk, Angelia D'Souza, Parrish Finn, Lucy Rebecca Holme, Raymond Jarvis, Nell Korben + Mary Kate Whalley

Special Thanks Anthony Cooney, Jimmy Fay, Daniel Fay, Mike Fitzpatrick, Dr Ciara Healy, Paddy Kelly, Miriam O’Connor + Lucinda Russell