Hansel und Gretel at Cork Opera House

What to Expect

Cork Opera House presents Humperdinck’s beloved opera Hansel und Gretel as part of its 170th anniversary celebrations. Cork mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan performs as Hansel, with Wexford soprano Kelli-Ann Masterson as Gretel. The Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra is conducted by Elaine Kelly in this semi-staged production directed by Davey Kelleher. The opera is sung in German with English surtitles and runs approximately 2 hours with one 20-minute interval.

Good to Know

• Date: Sunday 24 August 2026
• Venue: Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork
• Tickets: €17 to €37.50 (concessions and under-18 rates available)
• Live audio description available - contact boxoffice@corkoperahouse.ie
• Suitable for children aged 9 and over

Getting There

Cork Opera House is on Emmet Place in Cork city centre, beside the River Lee.