Michael Sands News

Get the latest updates on Cork Opera House's upcoming premiere of SUMMER REVELS! Led by Cork's West End stars, this new musical theatre summer show is set to be a spectacular event.

The Everyman Pantomime opens on December 2nd with a magical twist on Beauty and the Beast. Follow Belle on her journey to break the spell and find her mother. Don't miss this festive production featuring familiar faces and a returning expat.

Philadelphia, Here I Come! at the Cork Opera House, opening on Tuesday, October 5th will feature the professional acting debut of an upcoming Cork actor, Oskar Smith. Oscar was selected to play the role of Joe following the open auditions held to cast the three young friends of the central character, Gar Private, played by Alex Murphy.

Starring Alex Murphy (Conor in The Young Offenders), Abbey and Druid Theatre regular, Catherine Walsh, Seamus O'Rourke, Fionula Linehan, and Michael Sands and set in the fictional town of Ballybeg, Philadelphia, Here I Come! premiered in 1964 and subsequently transferred to Broadway where it received numerous Tony Award nominations. It is regarded as Friel's first masterpiece. He would go on to write such legendary titles as Translations, Dancing at Lughnasa and Faith Healer. 

This year's Pantomime at the Everyman Theatre in Cork is the wonderful, and timeless, story of Jack and the Beanstalk, which opens on Saturday, November 30th. Presented by The Everyman and CADA, it is directed and produced by the indomitable Catherine Mahon Buckley.

Fresh from his acclaimed performance as Billy Murphy in the TV series The Young Offenders and the feature film of the same name which preceded it, Shane Casey returns to the stage in a play he has also written.

The Christmas season isn't complete without a visit to Cork's favourite traditional Pantomime at the Everyman. When you think of a rose, a clock, a candlestick, a teapot and Beauty what have you got? This year's magical tale of Beauty and the Beast! See the beautiful, old theatre come alive with song, dance and sparkle from Saturday, 9th December, starring the usual crazy gang: Keith Hanley, Niamh O'Mahony, Ciar n Birmingham, Michael Sands, Kelly-Ann Murphy, Fionula Linehan, and many more!

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville presents a Sing-a-long version of the beloved classic comic opera performed by our outstanding soloists, chorus and YOU. Sheet music available at the door - first come, first served. Or just sit back and listen.

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville presents a Sing-a-long version of the beloved classic comic opera performed by our outstanding soloists, chorus and YOU. Sheet music available at the door - first come, first served. Or just sit back and listen.

The festive season isn't complete without a visit to Cork's favourite traditional Panto at the Everyman. This year, the magical tale of Red Riding Hood, will bring the theatre alive from Saturday 10th December.

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