We’re in for one stellar lineup!
Cork Opera House has just announced their new 2023/24 season and there truly is something for the whole family.
From homegrown talent to international acts, comedy favourites to West End productions, the new programme is full to the brim of captivating and passionate performances.
Here are 10 shows that you can’t miss at Cork Opera House this season:
1. Cork City Ballet presents Swan Lake
2nd – 4th Nov
Tickets: €27 | €33 | €41 | €45* | Family Ticket €120*
If you’ve never seen Swan Lake, now’s your chance!
Cork City Ballet’s Swan Lake promises to be spectacular, from the opulent costumes to the alluring sets, especially the opening scene’s gold-tinged, tree-framed park in the shadow of the great castle and lake.
All the well-loved elements are still in place including the magical “white acts”, with the famous cygnets’ dance for four girls; the exquisite white swan pas de deux; and the Act III climactic ‘Black Swan’ pas de deux complete with thirty-two fouettés – all wrapped up in Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.
A limited number of group rates are available for these shows – please call the Box Office for more information.
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2. Vincent Simone – Tango Passions
5th Nov, 7PM
Tickets: €33 | €45*
VIP Meet & Greet Tickets: €93*
Strictly Come Dancing Legend and Argentine Tango King, Vincent Simone, returns to Cork with his brand new show. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian Stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his dancing, tales and poetry about the history of the Argentine Tango.
Tango Passions also stars Argentine Tango specialist Paula Duarte as Vincent’s leading lady. Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project.
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3. Jack & the Beanstalk – The Skechers and Cork Opera House Panto
2nd Dec – 21st Jan
Tickets: €20 | €30 | €35.50 | €37.50*
This is the Panto you’ve bean waiting for. Full of fe-fi-fo-FUN, join Jack, Nanny Nellie and a host of lovable companions in a spectacular show packed with amazing colour, spellbinding costumes, music, breath-taking dance, and a tonne of belly laughs!
Cork Oper House will also host a relaxed performance of this year’s Panto on Dec 13th. To book this performance please contact our Box Office directly on 021 427 0022. This GIANT Panto will be our most joyous yet – Oh Yes It Will!
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4. Improv Panto
Fri 8 – Sat 23 Dec, 10:30pm
Tickets: €22.50* Group Rates Available.
It’s a different Panto EVERY night!
The Improv Panto makes a welcome return to Cork Opera House this December, celebrating over a decade of bringing the laughs during our festive season.
What’s become an annual tradition for many, the much-loved Improv Panto is a recipe for chaos, craic, on-the-spot songs, insane dialogue and laughter. Ideal for Christmas and Office parties – this is panto as you’ve truly never seen it before.
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.
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5. The Cork Opera House Christmas Concert
18th & 19th Dec, 8PM
Tickets: €28 | €30 | €33*
Taking place over two nights, the annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert will be a hit with the whole family. This year the programme will feature a number of popular Christmas hit songs as well as choral numbers and carols, with some ‘fairy tale’ duets from the Cara O’Sullivan Associate Artists! Patrons can expect to hear classics such as ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ and ‘All I want for Christmas is You’.
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6. Adam Rowe – What’s Wrong With Me?
24th Jan, 8PM
Tickets: €29*
Widely regarded as one of the most exciting, young comics in the world; Adam Rowe has risen from a prodigious newcomer to an international headline act, since his debut in 2010.
His natural, laid back persona combined with brutally honest, opinionated stand-up and his phenomenal ad-libbing ability make each of his performances unique, gloriously unpredictable and, most importantly, always hilarious.
Adam has starred on the UK’s flagship stand-up show Live At The Apollo (BBC) as well as Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV).
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7. LYRA
20 & 21 Feb (Sold Out), 8PM.
Tickets: €29.50*
Due to phenomenal demand, LYRA has announced a second date at Cork Opera House on 20 Feb after her first date sold out in just 24 hours.
LYRA is one of the most striking talents to have emerged from Ireland in the past few years. Hailing from County Cork, she’s established herself on both the domestic and international stage with a string of exciting, vibrant singles accompanied by a unique style of visual presentation that is never less than stunning.
The last year has been particularly thrilling for LYRA, with her dancefloor collab with John Gibbons on Stevie Nicks’ classic ‘Edge Of Seventeen’ reaching 4M streams and counting.
Her new single ‘Lovers’ gets the love hearts pumping under the mirrorball and is out now!
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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8. Spencer & Vogue LIVE!
1 Mar, 8PM.
Tickets: €39.80*
Two of the most popular podcasters, broadcasters and married couple Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams, are stepping away from the recording booth to head out on their first-ever LIVE tour in Ireland.
As millions of listeners who tune into Spencer and Vogue each week already know, there’s never a dull conversation or lack of opinion when this pair are behind the microphone. Join the couple for a night of laugh out loud stories and find out what they are doing, thinking, and disagreeing on, up close and in person.
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9. Sister Act – The Musical
2 – 6 April
Tickets: €39 | €45 | €56*
Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London!
All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including West End star Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!
Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
Recommended for age 12+.
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10. Pretty Woman – The Musical
24 – 29 June
Tickets: €55 | €49 | €45 | €39*
Pretty Woman :The Musical comes to Cork Opera House next Summer, direct from the West End. Starring Amber Davies as Vivian, Ore Oduba as Happy Man/Mr Thompson and Oliver Savile as Edward, make a date to see Hollywood’s ultimate rom-com, smash-hit musical live on stage!
With a blazing rock score from Grammy® winners Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, be swept up in the romance of this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know the iconic characters in a whole new way.
Recommended for age 14+.
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*Please note Booking Fees may apply to all ticket prices above.