Summer comes early for Opera House

SUMMER arrived early in more sense than one as Cork Opera House began its push for a bright season of music, drama, comedy and festival performances.

In contrast to last summer, when a cost-saving drive forced management to close for most of the season, chief executive Mary Hickson says the people of Cork can look forward to a range of events throughout the season.

More than 70 people answered the Opera House team’s call for support ahead of this evening’s formal launch of the summer programme — and they were bathed in unseasonal temperatures for early April.