Diary of a panto dame: A year in the life of Cork Opera House's Nanny Nellie

For the last two years, panto has had to adapt - but with the doors well and truly back open, Cork Opera House is planning a show that will welcome full houses back with a bang. Since the curtain went down last year, we've been tracking the journey of a dame, as Nanny Nellie prepares for her return to the stage
Diary of a panto dame: A year in the life of Cork Opera House's Nanny Nellie

Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO

Frank Mackey, panto dame and co-writer, and director Trevor Ryan give us a glimpse into life behind the curtain and the year-long preparation to get the show on the stage.

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