Legend visits Cork... plus ballet beauty takes to the stage

All too often these days, you hear someone described as a ‘legend’ when they have done very little to deserve such a title. However, there is no question about that applying to the man who appears at the Opera House tonight.

Phil Coulter is truly a legend, and one of the greats of the music world, with a life-long run of hits that have themselves passed into legend.

In this brand new show, Legacy, the energetic and indefatigable 82- year-old takes a fresh look back into 60 years at the top of his game with all the songs and stories.

The lively comedian Shane Todd is here tomorrow night with his new show, Full House. Those great musicians Amble are at the Opera House on Saturday night, but that is already sold out.

There are still a few seats left for The Celtic Tenors on Sunday night with Coming Home. Then next week it’s all preparation back stage for the big opening night of Cork City Ballet’s sparkling Sleeping Beauty, which runs Thursday-Saturday, November 7-9, at 8pm, with an additional matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Directed by CCB Artistic Director Alan Foley, choreographed by Yury Demakov, The Sleeping Beauty reawakens the magic of the world’s favourite fairytale in an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests, and fairies. Perfect enjoyment to get you into the festive spirit in good time.

Don’t forget we have two of Europe’s foremost dancers flying in to take the leading roles of Princess Aurora and her Prince - prima ballerina Katerina Petrova, and her husband Tsetso Ivanov, of the Sofia State Ballet of Bulgaria. They will be joined by soloists and a full corps de ballet from Cork City Ballet.

“Yes, it’s all frantic now,” says Alan Foley, “but we are so excited about opening night next Thursday!”

Call 021 427 0022 or see www.corkoperahouse.ie for all bookings.

A special evening of comedy tonight at the Everyman when some of Ireland’s wittiest come together for City ’Til I Die… Laughing, a special fundraising event for Cork City FC’s Women’s and Academy teams. Andrew Ryan, Chris Kent, Emma Doran, Shane Todd, John Colleary. 8pm start.

More fun tomorrow night with the return of The Comedy Store, featuring Robert White, Ian Coppinger, and Mick Ferry.

Saturday night, November 2 brings Thank You For The Music, an international smash hit tribute show which features all those unforgettable Abba songs you love.

Comedian Vittorio Angelone is at the Everyman on Monday with Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!, and next Thursday, November 7, is the opening of the 69th Cork Film Festival. Oh what a host of memories that brings back!

Booking for all Everyman shows on 021 450 1673 and https://everymancork.com/

The Improvised Halloween Murder Mystery show is now in full swing at Cork Arts Theatre and continues until Saturday, while next week, from November 6-9, the Cork One Act Theatre Festival takes to the stage, with groups from across the country gathering to compete for the all-important points in their bid to reach the All-Ireland One Act Final.

Call 021 450 5624 or www.corkartstheatre.com for all bookings.

Down in Crane Lane, they are marking Halloween too with Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow, described as a mind-bending spectacle of fever dreams, dark cabaret, and horror-rock! Why not dress up to really enjoy the evening? Call 021 427 8487 to book.

The lovely Eleanor Shanley, one of Ireland’s foremost folk singers, is at the Glen Theatre in Banteer this Saturday, November 2, promising a night of beautiful songs. 8pm start, booking on 029 56239.