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Gilbert O'Sullivan
The Waterford born superstar will be preforming all of his massive worldwide hits. He is also hoping to release his new album 'Mum's The Word' in February 2010 and will be treating fans to a little taste of the new music during his live shows. Gilbert O'Sullivan dates always sell out early, so fans are advised not to delay in booking their tickets!
Gift Grub
The brainchild of comedian and satirist Mario Rosenstock, the phenomenal Gift Grub comes to life on stage for the very first time. With nine Top 5 albums and over half a million CD sales, Gift Grub is the biggest selling Irish comedy/spoken word CD of all time. Catch all your favourite Gift Grub characters live on stage for this comedy extravaganza! Featuring Roy, Daniel, Jose, Bertie, Cowen and many more!
Book NowGuided Tours
Additional tours available on request* Take a guided tour of Wexford Opera House, Ireland’s firstcustom-built, multi-purpose opera house, which is nestledin the heart of the beautiful harbour town of Wexford.Take in the award-winning architecture while sampling theexceptional acoustics of its two diverse performance spaces,the O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre. Tours also give visitors the rare opportunity to view backstage areas such as the artists’ dressing rooms, green room andproduction areas. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.Booking closes 15 minutes before tour start time. No admission without a valid ticket.Tour schedule and access are subject to change depending on performance & rehearsal schedule. *Please contact Linda Molloy at Wexford Opera House on 053 9122400 Mon – Fri 9am-5pm to arrange a guided tour outside designated tour time. Minimum of 10 people required fora private tour.
Book NowHuck
Huck, an outcast teenager and Jim, a runaway slave, are fleeing down the Mississippi on their makeshift raft. Adventures grow wilder, stories taller, and the people they meet more outlandish as they journey through a young America, searching for freedoms without and freedoms within. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's all-time classic novel of taking chances and pushing boundaries, is brought crashing onto the stage by award-winning theatre comany Shapeshifter. With live music and a charmingly funny script, HUCK is a messy, raucous and uncouth epic for young, old an everyone in between. Suitable for ages 8+, contains issues of racism and slavery. Written by James Graham, from the novel by Mark Twain. Directed by John Terry. www.hucktour.com
Book NowTG4 Gradam Ceoil 2010
Following a hugely successful 2009 Awards concert in the O'Reilly Theatre, TG4 returns to Wexford Opera House with Gradam Ceoil, TG4 Traditional Music Awards 2010. Gradam Ceoil is a televised concert and award ceremony featuring some of Ireland's most talented traditional musicians. The award ceremony honours the best in traditional music and song. Award recipients will be joined by top musical acts to bring the cream of traditional music talent back to Wexford. Group price available for 20+ by calling the Box Office on 053 9122144.
Book NowHamlet - Met Live in HD: live recording of 27th March performance
The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer's. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Deesay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard's most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created and extended mad scene that is amoung the greatest in opera. Conductor: Louis Langree Production: Patrice Caurier/Moshe Leiser Tickets €25 / €40 10% discount for groups of 10+ - bookings must be made by calling the Box Office Buy a ticket for all 9 broadcasts and receive a 10% discount - bookings must be made by calling the Box Office.
Book NowThe Magic of Vienna
What is it about Viennesse Music that people love? It really is a tonic. You may come in feeling a little bit blue, particularly in these hard economic times, but we guarantee you will come out with a skip in your step and a smile on your face! And the afterglow can last nearly a week! Jim Molloy has been involved with Ireland's musical and operatic scene for more that fifty years, and established Jim Molloy Promotions over twelve years ago, with the aim of assisting and encouraging the development of young Irish talent, staging numerous productions in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. From La Scala to the Met series in which many young Irish artists took part. In the past few years he has embarked on another series of concerts entitled "Classics from Broadway" and "The Joy of the Musicals". His revival of "The Irish Ring", "The Lily of Killarney", "The Bohemian Girl" and "Maritana" played to capacity audiences both in Dublin, Carnegie Hall New York, Baltimore and New Jersey USA. Since 2002 Jim Molloy Promotions has presented "West Side Story", "The Great Waltz" and "42nd Street" in the Gaiety Theatre Dublin and "The Pirates of Penzance" in the Helix Theatre. Performing artists in "The Magic of Vienna" include, Deirdre Masterson Soprano, Karl Scully Tenor, Derek Ryan Bass Baritone. The Festival Strauss Orchestra, Ceol Loch Garman and The Festival Singers. Conducted by Aidan Faughey and hosted by Angela Kelly-Molloy.
Book NowDublin Gospel Choir
From their modest beginnings as a local school choir in Dublin's inner city 13 years ago, The Dublin Gospel Choir have become a household name in Ireland - playing a host of concerts each year, both in Ireland and abroad. They have an annual slot at Ireland's internationally-acclaimed festival Electric Picnic (at which they play the main stage again in 2010) and at the close of 2009 they became the first gospel act to have a top 30 chart ranking upon realease of their album "Doing Their Thing". Not too many Irish acts, let alone international ones, can boast of sharing the stage with music industry heavyweights such as Rod Stewart, John Legend, Damien Rice and The Chieftains. But that is exactly what the Dublin Gospel Choir has achieved over the last few years.
Book NowFactory Girls
Camross Drama Group presents The Factory Girls at Wexford Opera House. Set against the background of redundancy threats, The Factory Girls displays the love and humour of its female characters. It bears testimony to the strengths and skills of working women, the culture they represent and the threat to destroy that culture.
Book NowThe Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel musical is based on the work by Baroness Orczy, with music by Frank Wildhorn and book and lyrics by Nan Knighton. The Scarlet Pimpernel comes to Wexford Opera House in a local production by Irelands leading Muscial Society - Wexford Light Opera Society, who gave us last years Box Office Smash - The Producers. Set in a time of historical importance, with thematic undercurrents of scarifice, deception and loyalty, The Scarlet Pimpernel is an ideal introduction to the history and literature of The French Revolution, with its sweeping score, the show can open the door to the traditions of the American musical theatre. ** Group rate for 10 or more available directly from the Box Office by calling 053 9122144 **
Book NowKeith Barry - The Asylum with very special guest Joe Cleere
He's back........................... with a brand new show "The Asylum" Voted "Mentalist of the Year 2009" by the International Magicians Society, Keith Barry is now a worldwide success. Keith's own TV shows can now be seen in 82 countries worldwide including MTV and CBS in the USA, ITV in the UK and RTE at home. STRICTLY OVER 16's ONLY
Book NowPaul Brady & Band
In the past few years Paul has been honoured with lifetime achievement awards from IRMA (Irish Recorded Music Association), The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and BBC radio 2's Folk Awards. Continuing to tour extensively both as a solo performer and with his own band, he has forged a reputation as a passionate and exciting performer and attracts a dedicated following worldwide. Paul Brady continues to push out the boundaries not only of his own talent but of Irish contemporary music in the new millennium
Book NowLaundry and Bourbon..... Chit Chat and Chardonnay
White Feather Theatre Company presents an evening of theatre and chat with three well-known actors from Wexford. Set in the deep south of Texas ‘Laundry and Bourbon’ tells the story of three very different women. In a small town their lives intertwine, secrets are kept, gossip is rife, and all they know for sure is that the bourbon tastes great. This is the tale of some real desperate housewives. The second half of the evening’s entertainment will see Olga Conway and Shonagh Lyons leave their acting boots back stage and lead a panel in a good old chit chat about the issues arising from the play and so much more. The audience can enjoy a glass of complimentary wine, have their say on the panel’s topics or simply sit back and enjoy the banter!
Book NowArmida - Met Live in HD: live broadcast
This mythical story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison has inspiredoperatic settings by a multitude of composers, including Gluck, Haydn, and Dvorak. Renee Fleming stars in the title role of Rossini's version, opposite no fewer than siz tenors. Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman returns to direct this new production of a work she describes as "a buried treasure, a box of jewels". The fanciful and magical tale, Zimmerman says, "has an epic, enchanted quality and a tremendous visual element." Conductor: Riccardo Frizza Production: mary Zimmerman Tickets €25 / €40 10% discount for a group of 10+ - booking must be made by calling the Box Office Buy a ticket for all 9 broadcasts and receive a 10% discount - booking must be made by calling the Box Office
Book NowAltan - 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour
Irish band Altan are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2010. They release a new album recorded with the RTE Concert Orchestra. They have brought their blend of traditional Irish music to audiences all over the world from sell out shows at Sydney Opera House and appearances at Royal Albert Hall and Hollywood Bowl. The band bring their 25th anniversary celebration show all over the world this year and are delighted to be returning to Wexford as part of the Irish leg of the tour. Irish Echo, New York: ".... under no circumstances should they be missed in concert" The Boston Globe: "The hottest group in the Celtic realm these days" For more information see www.altan.ie
Book NowThe Priests in Concert
Music Machine presents - The Priests in Concert with Camilla Kerslake, special guest. Music Machine and Wexford Opera House are delighted to announce, after a phenomenal 2009 including some live dates accross the globe and selling close to 2 million records world wide, The Priests return with a 2010 Irish and UK Tour in May and June. It was at St. MacNissi's College near Carnlough in Co Antrim, where Father Eugene O'Hagan, Father Martin O'Hagan and Father David Delargy met for the first time and realised their musical prowess as a singing trio. Nicknamed Holy Holy Holy by their peers, due to their shared determination to enter the priesthood, it was a priest at their school who first noticed how talented they actually were. The Priests have defied record industry convention by just being themselves; middle-aged Roman Catholic priests who sing. Selling close to two million records worldwide to date, a dream story of world class talent wrapped up in an amazing true story spanning a turbulent lifetime of service, faith and music, with no stunts, no stylists, mo make-up, no image and no audio trickery. The Priests have taken the world by storm. Why the success? The simply sing and they sing with belief. The Priests brand new album, 'Harmony', is available now! The stunning new album features The Priests singing some all-time classics in their own unique way. Father David says of the new album: "It seems to be bigger, bolder, more confident. There are some very powerful classical pieces on it" Join The Priests and their orchestra for a concert not to be missed! www.thepriests.com
Book NowDer Rosenkavalier - Met Live in HD: live recording of 9th January
Strauss's comic masterpiece of love and intrigue in 18th-century Vienna stars Renee Fleming as the aristocratic Marschallin and Susan Graham in the trouser role of her young lover. Music Director James Levine conducts a cast that also includes Kristinn Sigmundsson and Thomas Allen. Conductor: James Levine Production: Nathaniel Merrill Tickets €25 10% discount for groups of 10+ - bookings must be made by calling the Box Office. Live Recording of January 9th performance which was not broadcast due to weather conditions.
Book NowCounty Wexford School of Music Student Showcase
An evening of enchanting music as County Wexford School of Music presents its annual student showcase featuring performers from as young as 6 years old playing an exciting programme in a variety of styles. The showcase also gives a glimpse of stars of the future featuring soloists who have excelled in their instruments and will conclude with its highlight, The County Wexford Youth Orchestra which have performed at the Festival of Youth Orchestras in Prague (2009) and which have been invited to perform at the Irish Aviation Authority 15th Festival of Youth Orchestras at the National Concert Hall in Febuary 2010.
Book NowThe 39 Steps
BEST COMEDY, Laurence Olivier Award 2007, 2 Tony Awards 2008 Hitchcock meets hilarious!! "Dizzyingly entertaining" - The Telegraph "A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic" - Sunday Times "Uproariously jolly and splendidly inventive" - The Guardian Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes Alfred Hitchcock's classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Best New Comedy. This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women! This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. See our jolly good trailer at www.love39steps.com
Book NowThe Lords of Love
A new musical comedy by internationally best selling Wexford author Eoin Colfer, with music by Wexford composers Liam Bates and Cyril Murphy with performing artists Tony Carty and Aileen Mythen. The Lords of Love is the comic story of two old crooners on the comeback trail. Over the course of the show we are treated to their repertoire of hits, some stylish dancing and the sparkling repartee that made them almost famous. We meet the lady who drove them apart at the height of their popularity, and most importantly we see what one Lord of Love is prepared to do to get back on top.
Book NowRiverdance - Preview Performance
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland nothing has matched the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. With its fusion of Irish and international music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. Since then, it has been seen by over 22 million people world-wide
Book NowRiverdance
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland nothing has matched the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. With its fusion of Irish and international music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world première run in Dublin in early 1995. Since then, it has been seen by over 22 million people world-wide!
Book NowBest of Irish
Expierence some of Irelands most talented musicians for one night only live in Wexford Opera House. Performing artists include, Bagatelle, Dublin City Ramblers, Johnny Fean (from the Horslips) & his Band, Johnny McEvoy with comepre on the night, Comedian 'Big O'. Each artist will perform a 20 minute set of their best known hits. Finishing with a finale of all the artists performing together. A show not to be missed!
Book NowMarilyn
MARILYN A dance musical celebrating the iconic actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe will play for a limited season this summer. The production charts the eventful and rocky life of the world’s most famous blond bombshell, from the actress’s troubled childhood growing up with a schizophrenic mother and an absent father, to her rise to fame, complete with controversy and high profile love affairs. With a career spanning just 16 years, Monroe starred in classic films including Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds, How To Marry A Millionaire and The Seven Year Itch, making a total of 29 movies. As well as acting, Monroe was a singer and model, remaining one of the most iconic pin-ups in history. Married to the famous baseball player Joe DiMaggio and later to the playwright Arthur Miller, Monroe died in 1962, aged just 36. Marilyn is a performance to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Book NowBrahms Requiem
Come see the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland and the Irish Youth Choir collaborate for the first time in Wexford Opera House.The 100 choir members and the 60-strong orchestra will be a powerful force as they take to the stage in performances alongside Ireland’s premier soprano Cara O’Sullivan and renowned Irish baritone Owen Gilhooly.
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