The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity. This production is running at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 20-26 November 2023.

Step inside the rehearsal room for an exclusive glimpse of #INOBoheme. We spoke with members of the cast and creative team to unveil what we can expect from our production of Puccinis's timeless masterpiece. Take a look! The Paris of love and art. A poet, a painter, a musician and a philosopher. Living hand to mouth in a freezing garret. Christmas cheer and a heart won by the girl next door. The tragedies of love and poverty. Puccini’s best-loved opera is touching, comic, realistic and romantic, true for any time in which deep bonds can flower in the face of adversity. 📆 20-26 November 🎟 bit.ly/INOBoheme

"Magical Comic Energy" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Irish Times Donizetti’s effervescent comic masterpiece is a witty, high-spirited, intergenerational tug of war about love and money — young love and old money, whipped up by lots of deceit. Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a riotously entertaining slant on a threat of disinheritance, a mock marriage, and a spendthrift wife who believes husbands should be seen and not heard. Donizetti’s most sparkling operatic comedy.

For more go to https://www.rte.ie/culture/ and https://www.wexfordopera.com/ Saturday 12th November To be broadcast on Opera Night with Paul Herriott on RTÉ lyric fm at 7pm and streamed on RTÉ Culture Lalla-Roukh, composed by Félicien David with libretto by Michel Carré and Hyppolyte Lucas after Thomas Moore’s poem Lalla Rookh, was first performed at the Opéra-Comique, Paris in 1862. This new commission by Timothy Knapman is an adaptation of the spoken dialogue. The production is conducted by Steven White, and Irish director Orpha Phelan directs. The title role will be sung by French soprano Gabrielle Philiponet in her Wexford debut, with former ROH Jette Parker artist Argentinian tenor Pablo Bemsch also making his Wexford debut singing Nourreddin. The role of the narrator is played by Lorcan Cranitch.

Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a riotously entertaining slant on a threat of disinheritance, a mock marriage, and a spendthrift wife who believes husbands should be seen and not heard. Donizetti’s most sparkling operatic comedy. We had a look into the #INODonPasquale rehearsal room. We're looking forward to going on nationwide tour at the end of the month.

Orpha Phelan, the Director of Lalla Roukh by Félicien David, chats about the production. Lalla Roukh by Félicien David, Opéra-comique in two acts Libretto by Michel Carré and Hyppolyte Lucas (after Thomas Moore’s poem Lalla Rookh) Newly commissioned adaptation by Timothy Knapman Sung in French with English surtitles First performance: Opéra-Comique, Paris, 1862 Production Sponsor - Danone

This production unfolds from the very pages of books and celebrates the idea of literature, of fantasy, of escapism, and most importantly of Goodness Triumphant. The age-old fairytale resonates as much today as it did in times gone by. Tara Erraught stars as Cinderella/Cenerentola in this exquisite new production directed by Orpha Phelan, designed by Nicky Shaw with Fergus Sheil conducting. Remaining performances on the 12, 14 & 16 November at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Full details on the website here https://www.irishnationalopera.ie/whats-on/current-upcoming-productions/cinderella Join the conversation with #INOCinderella

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