Cork Opera House to stage Shrek the Musical

Cork Opera House has announced the venue will host the Broadway smash hit Shrek the Musical next summer.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation, the musical is a Tony Award winning fairytale adventure featuring an original score by Jeanine Tesori and book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

The musical is packed with humour, heart and brings all the beloved characters from the film to life on stage.

The production will be directed by internationally acclaimed and award winning stage director Michael Longhurst, whose standout credits include productions at the National Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, the West End and Broadway.

Shrek The Musical will open at Cork Opera House on July 22, 2027, with performances running throughout the summer season.

Tickets for the production, priced from €30, are on sale from the opera house box office or online at www.corkoperahouse.ie and early booking is advisable.