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Oh yes he is! Longest-serving panto Dame started run in 1958

Declan Mangan, 79, is appearing in his 60th season of the much-loved Killorglin panto and has no plans to hang up his frocks

<p>Michael Sands as Jafaaaah in this Everyman Panto, Aladdin. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

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Everyman cancels two days of panto shows as cast member diagnosed with Covid-19

Ticket holders will not need to contact the theatre to receive their refund

<p>Sophie Motley, artistic director of The Everyman, Cork: 'We know that we can provide a safe experience for children and their families at our pantos.'</p>

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Stephen Donnelly's advice for children not to attend pantos ‘incomprehensible’

'The theatre is the safest place that children could go because it's a controlled environment'

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Thank Cork it's Christmas: Glow — and the ferris wheel — are back now

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Oh yes it is... Panto is back at Cork's Everyman theatre

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'Billa was to panto what Roy Keane was to soccer: Amazing, energetic, and totally focused'

He's behind you! Nanny Nellie's panto is back, with a new home online

Panto planning starts at Cork Opera House in March, around the time Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was standing at a podium in Washington to tell us that schools, colleges and cultural venues were to close.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2020

Limerick Panto to go ahead with State funding (oh yes it will!)

University Concert Hall received the maximum grant of €400,000 under the live performance support scheme

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Frank Mackey's diary of a panto dame

As Frank Mackey marks two decades on the panto stage, he shares his behind the scenes diary, revealing what it’s like to write and bring a production of this magnitude to life at Cork Opera House.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2018

Cinderella and Prince Charming to strut the boards at Cork's Everyman panto

It's pure Cork, like.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

WATCH: These Dublin grandparents are only delighted their grandson is in the panto

Both of them are beaming with pride.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2018

Jumping for joy for Cork theatre Everyman’s autumn offering

The world premier of an operatic Oscar Wilde adaptation, theatre, live music, and comedy form the foundation of the Everyman Theatre’s offerings over the next few months, which will also see the traditional panto return for Christmas.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2018

With ancient roots the pantomime dame is still a firm favourite

Even in this age of political correctness, the pantomime dame endures as a firm favourite. Jo Kerrigan traces the history of a pleasantly outrageous character who has roots in ancient times

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

Children in Temple Street delighted with visit from Belle, Beast, and panto cast

Magic was in the air at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital this morning, when the cast of The Helix Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast paid a visit.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Oh yes it will: Panto to bring curtain down on Everyman Theatre’s 120th year

Music, comedy, drama and the annual Christmas panto will bring the Everyman Theatre’s 120th anniversary celebrations to a close, the venue’s autumn/winter programme launch has revealed.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Twink blasts ‘begrudgers’ after saving home

Entertainer Twink has blasted “begrudgers” and “vulture fund chappies” following her successful court bid to save her debt- ridden home. She managed to pay off outstanding mortgage repayments of €18,000, the Circuit Civil Court heard on Wednesday.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Pantomime Review: Red Riding Hood at the Everyman, Cork

4/5

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Something for the weekend...

From pantos to champagne photo booths, Colette Keane has your plans for the weekend sorted.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Check out the crowd going mad for some Irish dancing at the Improvised panto in Cork

Looks like a savage night of entertainment!

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Christmas panto stars in the making

It can be a big commitment for both kids and their parents but the lure of a chance to appear in the Christmas panto is irresistible, writes Jo Kerrigan

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

They’re behind you! A look behind the scenes of panto at Cork Opera House

We all just go along and enjoy the panto. But Jo Kerrigan finds out about some of the work that goes into the show when she goes behind the scenes at Cork Opera House

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015