Who Dares to Dream - The Musical
A spectacular new Musical/Drama written by Michael English and Tommy Marren.
Thursday 22nd April 2022
€30*
Set in both Ireland and England in the 1960’s this spectacular stage show tells the story of Joey McCann (Michael English) who dreams of becoming a music star.
However, he is torn between his dream and that of his father who wants him to continue the family tradition of making shoes. Joey heads to England to pursue his dream but faces a series of challenges that threaten his ambitions of ending up in the bright lights of show business.
This two-hour show features a spectacular musical score and an intriguing storyline that will have audiences on the edge of their seats all night! With romance, comedy and determination we follow the ups and downs of Joey’s adventure as he struggles to turn his dream into reality.
Michael English is one of Ireland’s most popular country stars who packs out venues all over Ireland & The UK for both concerts& dances. Michael & his talented Band are renowned for their energetic performances & Michael's superb piano playing earning him a number of accolades like "Entertainer of the Year" & "Songwriter of the Year ". Michael has always has a huge passion for musical theatre & it’s always been a dream of his to write a musical.
Tommy Marren is an established Irish playwright whose works include the Irish hit-comedies ‘It’s The Real McCoy’, ‘Nobody’s Talking To Me’ and ‘3 Hail Mary’s’.
He has performed his plays in Ireland, the UK and America and continues to tour new productions every two years. He was also involved in the hit drama musicals
‘On A Wing and A Prayer’ and ‘Paddy the Musical’.
*Tickets may be subject to a booking fee
* Rescheduled from Sunday 27th September 2020*
Multi award winning Irish vocalist Red Hurley brings his “The Music of my Life” tour to Cork.
Sunday 4th April 2021
American stand-up comic, podcast host and TV personality Brendan Schaub.
Friday 23 April, 2021
Friday 7 May 2021
The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown will headline a tour of Ireland in 2020.
Monday 17 May 2021
Sunday 6th June 2021
*Rescheduled from Friday 29 May 2020*
Monday 07th June 2021
Mario Rosenstock returns with The Very Best of Gift Grub Live in 2021.
Tuesday, 29th June – Saturday, 3rd July, 2021
**Please Note Rescheduled Date – 23 February 2021 show has been rescheduled to take place on 3 July 2021. All original tickets remain valid for the new date**
Sunday 4th July 2021
Rescheduled from Friday 25th September 2020. All original tickets are valid for the new date.
Ireland’s Number One tribute band, Live Forever – Oasis.
*Rescheduled from Friday 3 & Saturday 4 April, 2020. All tickets valid for new dates.
The legendary Gilbert O’Sullivan returns to Cork in 2021 with his brand new show, Just Gilbert.
Saturday 11th September 2021
Grammy Award-winning and international chart-topping British music legend Leo Sayer returns with his show, Greatest Hits Live.
Tuesday 15 September 2021
*TICKETS ON SALE ON FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY AT 10.00
Jason Manford returns to Cork with his brand new show Like Me.
Friday 17th September 2021
Toni Lee returns to Cork Opera House in 2021 with her celebration concert of the music of The Carpenters – We’ve Only Just Begun.
Saturday 18th September 2021
Night Fever recreates the Bee Gee’s 1997 One Night Only Las Vegas concert experience in a theatre-style production.
Friday 24 September 2021.
Following sold out shows in 2019 and 2020, Flash Harry - A Celebration of Queen will return in 2021.
Saturday 25th September 2021
Impressionist Oliver Callan brings his award-winning Callan’s Kicks comedy show to life on stage for the first time in five years.
Sunday 26 September 2021
Following a seven-year hiatus, comedian Rhod Gilbert returns to comedy with his brand new live show – The Book of John.
Monday 27 September 2021 - Rescheduled from Monday 25 January 2021 (originally Friday 13 March 2020)
Tuesday 28 September 2021 - Rescheduled from Tuesday 26 January 2021 (originally Saturday 14 March 2020)
Rescheduled to 29 September 2021
*Rescheduled from Friday 20 March 2020**
Following a run of sold out tours Breathe - The Pink Floyd Experience present “Echoes – The Best of Pink Floyd LIVE”, an explosive live music experience showcasing the very best of Pink Floyd.
Thursday 01 October 2021
Chris de Burgh comes to Cork Opera House in October 2021 as part of his brand new tour.
Wednesday 6 October 2021
The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.
Thursday 14 & Friday 15 October 2021
Performing their seminal self-titled 1977 album, Irish folk music's greatest duo Andy Irvine & Paul Brady, accompanied by Dónal Lunny and Kevin Burke, have rescheduled their concerts in Dublin's Vicar Street, Belfast Waterfront and Cork Opera House for October 2021.
Sunday the 17th of October 2021
Multi award winning singer-songwriter Albert Hammond returns to Cork Opera House for one night only.
Tuesday 19th October 2021 (Rescheduled from Sunday 8th November 2020)
Mary Black is delighted to be returning to Cork Opera House on Wednesday 20th of October 2021.
Monday 25 October 2021
Cork City Ballet, in association with the Cork Opera House and Benchmark International, presents The Nutcracker Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th November, 2021
Comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Cork Opera House in 2021 as part of his ‘Terribly Funny’ Tour.
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th November 2021
7pm & 9.30pm
Irish Country legends The Three Amigos return to Cork Opera House
Monday, 3 January, 2022 (Rescheduled from 4 Jan 2021)
After a sell-out tour this year Tommy Fleming will return to Cork Opera House as part of his 30th Anniversary Tour.
Friday 4th & Saturday 5th February
Ireland’s best-loved and popular tenor Finbar Wright returns to Cork for two Valentine's concert performances in 2022.
Saturday 12th February 2022
Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan unite for a unique show bringing together their collective talents.
Thursday 17th February 2022
* Rescheduled from Saturday 21 March 2020. All tickets valid for new date
Ireland’s Greatest Voices The Three Tenors return for their annual Mother’s Day special - a must-see concert of classic hits made famous by the likes of Sinatra, The Dubliners, Pavarotti.
Saturday 19th February 2022
Milton Jones returns with his new show Milton: Impossible.
Wednesday March 2nd 2022.
Ireland’s first lady of musical theatre returns to Cork Opera House.
Friday 5th March 2022
All Tickets valid for corresponding new dates
Irish sketch comedy group Foil Arms & Hog return to Cork Opera House with their brand new show Swines.
March 10th 11th 12th 13th 2022
Thursday 31st March, 2022
Sunday, 10 April 2022
Comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan (The Duchess, Netflix) brings her brand new live show, Missus to Cork in 2022.
Tickets on sale Friday 16th October 2020 at 10am.
Friday 27th May 2022
*Rescheduled from 25 & 26 March 2020. All tickets valid for new dates.
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!
Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of June 2022.
One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc return to Cork Opera House in 2022.
Sunday 4th September 2022