18 January 2016, Monday
By Bryan T. Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
Aat the close of Beauty and the Beast last night (Sunday) in Cork Opera House, Director Trevor Ryan proposed to his partner Jennifer O’Sullivan on stage before the final curtain call!
To the delight of the audience and cast alike, he got down on one-knee to ask for her hand in marriage (Jennifer said yes!)
![‘A Tale as Old as Time’ – Trevor Ryan proposes on stage at closing night of the Cork Opera House PantoThe Cork Opera House Panto had yet another magical surprise in store as, at the close of Beauty and the Beast last night (Sunday, 17 January), Director Trevor Ryan proposed to his partner Jennifer O'Sullivan on stage before the final curtain call. To the delight of the audience and cast alike, he got down on one-knee to ask for her hand in marriage and the lovely Jennifer said yes! A romantic and fitting end to a wonderfully successful season of Panto for Cork Opera House with over 46,000 people in attendance during its 54 show run - 49 of which were completely sold out! Picture: Miki Barlok](https://www.thecork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/operhouse-wedding-proposal-160117-mb-trevor-ryan-proposing-02-300x200.jpg)
‘A Tale as Old as Time’ –Director Trevor Ryan proposed to his partner Jennifer O’Sullivan on stage before the final curtain call. Picture: Miki Barlok
The Opera House described it as as “A romantic and fitting end to a wonderfully successful season of Panto”. Some 46,000 people attended 54 show’s run – 49 of which were completely sold out.
Well done to all