Friday Opera – Lismore Castle, Waterford

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Benjamin Britten’s acclaimed opera, based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy, spins a tale of chaos unleashed by a feud between fairy-king Oberon and his queen, Titania—where mistaken identities, magical mishaps and alarming transformations ensue.

Music by Benjamin Britten
Libretto by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
Adapted from William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream

 

 

CAST

Iestyn Morris | Ami Hewitt | Barry McGovern | Christopher Cull | Gemma Ní Bhriain | Peter O’Reilly | Gregory Feldman | Sarah Richmond | Amy Ní Fhearraigh | Dominic Veilleux | Jakob Mahase | Conor Prendiville | Rory Dunne | Seán Tester | Massimo Modoni

CREATIVES

Conductor: David Brophy
Director: Patrick Mason
Set & Light Design: Paul Keoghan
Costume Design: Catherine Fay
Orchestra: Irish Chamber Orchestra
Children’s Choir: Piccolo Lasso | Discover Singing BVOF Education

 

Formal Opera Dining by Eunice Power and Eamo & Ró Gourmet Table Picnics from 5.15pm. Advance booking required for all dining.