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Saturday 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 Oberon
Ami Hewitt Tytania
Barry McGovern Puck
Christopher Cull Theseus
Gemma Ní Bhriain Hippolyta
Peter O’Reily Lysander
Gregory Feldman Demetrius
Sarah Richmond Hermia
Amy Ní Fhearraigh Helena
Dominic Veilleux Bottom
Jakob Mahase Quince
Conor Prendiville Flute
Rory Dunne Snug
Seán Tester Snout
Massimo Modoni Starveling

 

Cobweb/ Peaseblossom/Mustardseed/Moth Piccolo Lassus
Chorus of Fairies Piccolo Scholars

 

Creative Team
Conductor David Brophy
Director Patrick Mason
Set & Light Design Paul Keogan
Costume Design Catherine Fay
Orchestra Irish Chamber Orchestra
Children’s Choir Piccolo Lasso | Discover Singing Children’s Choir

 

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

For all opera performances at Lismore Castle, a limited number of Restricted View Tickets are available for purchase. These seats, located to the left of the auditorium, have a partially obstructed view due to structural elements such as pillars or poles, the overhang of the section above, or the angle of the seating in relation to the stage. The seating diagram below clearly indicates these positions within the tiered seating area.