For the first time ever in its history, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has been nominated in the 25th Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards across a staggering three categories (full details below). We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements and receive acknowledgment for Orfeo ed Euridice – on behalf of the BVOF production team, cast, crew, artistic collaborators, friends and supporters, volunteers & sponsors. The audience-choice award will be presented on the evening of the Irish Times Irish Theatre Award Ceremony. Vote for Orfeo ed Euridice – Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Everyone who votes will be in with a chance to win an overnight break at Butler House in Kilkenny, courtesy of Ireland’s Blue Book, and a festival pass to the 2023 Dublin Theatre Festival.
HURRY! ENTRIES CLOSE: Feb 24, 2023 | Awards Date: March 26, 2023
We are delighted to have been nominated in three categories in the 25th Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards which will take place on March 26, 2023. Read the full Irish Times awards announcement here.
– Best Opera : Orfeo ed Euridice – Blackwater Valley Opera Festival | – Best Movement: David Bolger | – Best Set : Maree Kearns
Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice featured artistic collaborations with the acclaimed Irish Baroque Orchestra and award-winning CoisCéim Dance Theatre, at Lismore Castle in Waterford. Conducted by Peter Whelan and directed by David Bolger, opera stars included Kelli-Ann Masterson, Meili Li, and Aoife Gibney; music by the Irish Baroque Orchestra, members of the BVOF Chorus, and dancers from CoisCéim Dance Theatre. Vote for Orfeo ed Euridice – Blackwater Valley Opera Festival