The Winters Tale

"A sad tale’s best for winter; I have one .." Sc 1, Act 2.
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are growing dark. Join us for The Winter's Tale.
Corcadorca are famous for making exciting theatre in unusual places. Now Cork Opera House are very proud to welcome them to the largest stage in the city for a spectacular retelling of Shakespeare's mystical romance The Winter's Tale. The company is no stranger to Shakespeare, their productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and The Merchant of Venice drew massive audiences, transformed Cork city and were heaped with critical praise. Now Corcadorca are making their way to the Opera House for another dynamic reworking of Shakespeare under the acclaimed direction of Pat Kiernan.
Corcadorca in the Opera House.
A spectacular production.
An unmissable first.

Meet the cast and creative team behind The Winter’s Tale during post-show talks held immediately after the following four performances: Wed 12 at 8pm; Tue 18 at 1pm; Fri 21 Oct at 8pm; Sat 22 at 2:30pm. Duration, approximately 20 minutes.

Cast List
Leontes - Garrett Lombard
Hermione - Mairead McKinley
Perdita - Grace Kelley
Polixenes - Ronan Leahy
Florizel - James Murphy
Camillo - Mal Whyte
Antigonus - Sean O’Neill
Paulina - Derbhle Crotty
Autolycus - Raymond Keane
Shepherd - Frank O’Sullivan
Clown - Muiris Crowley
Female roles - Eadaoin O’ Donoghue
Check out our video for a sneak preview!