It was wonderful to see so many familiar names on the Winners’ List of the recent Electric Ireland Feis Ceoil – all the current Young Artists are there and many alumni - Benjamin Russell won the Cuisine de France Count John McCormack Bursary - as well as two of the trebles from our recent production of The Magic Flute: Ferdia Peelo-Walsh and Jack Hopkins. Well done all!
Young Artist Padraic Rowan with the Mahler & Bradbury Cups he won at this year's Feis Ceoil - picture Christine Klenke
What a tour it was! Starting in November in The Lir in Dublin's city centre, travelling to Tallaght (twice), Thurles, Tralee, Galway, Bray, Drogheda, back to Dublin city centre in The Samuel Beckett Theatre, Trinity, then on to Cork, Limerick, Sligo, Navan, Blanchardstown, Kilkenny, Downpatrick, Letterkenny and finally ending in Carlow on February 18th.
So many people took the time throughout this tour to come to us after the show and tell us how much they enjoyed this production. We had lots of comments on Twitter, and here's a word cloud of audience reaction from Facebook:
Is your local venue mentioned? Some towns are definitely more vocal than others! If you have any feedback on our tour of The Magic Flute, we welcome your comments below.
So great has been the demand for tickets for The Magic Flute in Downpatrick, that we are moving to a more capacious venue.
This performance, in association with Downe Independent Promotions, is the only Northern Ireland date on our extensive tour of The Magic Flute.
We are delighted to report that it will now take place at The Great Hall, Downshire Estate.
Due to this move, an additional batch of tickets has been placed on sale, so book now to avoid disappointment!! Booking is via Down Arts Centre: 028 4461 0747
Congratulations to Aisling Flanagan, winner of our Cork Competition, who will attend The Magic Flute on January 31st at the Everyman Palace Theatre.
We hope she enjoys the delicious pre-opera supper in Greene's Restaurant and a luxurious overnight stay in Hotel Isaacs Cork.
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If you missed The Magic Flute at your local venue and cannot catch it as it continues its national tour in Spring 2012 - or if you simply fancy a night in Dublin - come join us at The Samuel Beckett Theatre, TCD on Saturday January 28th 7.30pm (BOOK NOW!) and you can avail of a special room only rate of €79 at The Alexander Hotel, thanks to O'Callaghan Hotels.
It would be hard to find accommodation closer to The Samuel Beckett Theatre - unless you know someone with rooms in Trinity - treat yourself to a night on the town!
To avail of this rate, quote OPERA when booking your room on (01) 607 3900.
Samuel Beckett Theatre in top left-hand corner
Alexander Hotel in bottom right-hand corner
on the corner of Cumberland Street just off Merrion Square
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