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Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork
Cork Opera House
Emmet Place
Cork
Co. Cork
T+ 353 (0)21 427 4308
E info@corkoperahouse.ie
W www.corkoperahouse.ie
Box Office+ 353 (0)21 427 0022
Cork Opera House TEAM
| CEO | Eibhlín Gleeson |
| Business Development Manager | Martin O'Donoghue |
| Technical Manager | Chris Gaughan |
| Programme Manager | Ashley Keating |
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Cork Opera House is southern Ireland’s premier venue for the best in concerts, comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork City, the Opera House has been a Cork cultural institution for over 160 years and will continue to strive to present and produce both indigenous and international top class acts for the people of Cork and further afield.
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Main Auditorium Technical Details
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Seats
1000
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Stage Dimensions
Height to grid 18.29m; width 12.2m; depth 8.84m (60 foot fly tower which accommodates up to 28 scene changes and orchestra pit for up to 70 musicians)
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Stage Types
Proscenium arch
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