Cork Opera House emerges strongly from pandemic with €260k surplus

Dramatic turnaround credited to State aid and the resilience of artists, audiences, and the theatre's 'talented and tenacious' staff

Oh yes it is! 'Sleeping Beauty', the first Cork Opera House panto not limited by Covid restrictions since 2020 opened on Thursday and continues until January 22. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM

Cork Opera House emerged strongly from the pandemic to post a surplus of €260,146 for the 12 months to the end of March 2022.

The historic theatre had to close its doors on March 12, 2020 when Covid hit, decimating the arts sector, and last year, the venue reported a deficit of €226,247 for the financial year ending March 31, 2021.