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.

It's pure Cork, like.

Both of them are beaming with pride.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Looks like a savage night of entertainment!

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

Five great things to get excited about this week.