Name: The Lighthouse
Start: 2021-07-09T22:45:00+01:00
End: 2021-07-09T23:55:00+01:00
Location: Valentia Island Lighthouse

The Lighthouse

Irish National Opera is Ireland’s newest and most enterprising opera company. It champions Irish creativity in its casting, its choice of creative teams and in its commitment to the presentation of new operas. The company performs large-scale productions of works from the great operatic canon in Dublin, Cork and Wexford and takes touring production to venues of all sizes throughout Ireland. To date INO has performed in 26 venues in Ireland as well as presented work in London and Amsterdam.Irish National Opera responded creatively to the challenges posed by a global pandemic. The company produced a multitude of online concerts and events, notably it adapted Mozart’sThe Abduction from the Seragliointo an eight-part miniseries. The company also commissioned and produced20 Shots of Opera, 20 new short operas for film, a project that garnered enthusiastic reviews from the international press. INO has produced a number of longer opera films includingThe Lighthouse, which was screened in outdoor settings over the summer, and Gerald Barry’sAlice’s Adventures Under Ground, which was streamed jointly by INO and the Royal Opera House. In summer 2021, the company presented a spectacular production of Strauss’Elektrain the outdoor setting of the Castle Yard in Kilkenny.INO is a member of Opera Europa, Fedora and is an Operavision partner.Irish National Opera is principally funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle EalaíonSee our website for more detailsirishnationalopera.ie

Irish National Opera

World premiere of new film version directed by Edwina Casey presented in outdoor screenings on tour to locations across Ireland.

Valentia Island Lighthouse

A Scottish lighthouse goes dark. A visiting supply ship finds the building in order. But the keepers have vanished without trace. Three singers in multiple roles explore the psychological state of the fractious men, relive an official investigation and project a supernatural explanation. The composer, who based the structure of the opera on the Tower of the Tarot, leaves no simple answers. Based on an actual event in December 1900.Sung in English with English subtitlesRunning time 70 minutesSeating and headsets will be supplied and capacity is limited to 50. Pre-booking necessary and all performances are weather permitting.

CASTOfficer 1/Sandy Brenton RyanOfficer 2/Blazes Ben McAteerOfficer 3/Arthur/Voice of the Cards John MolloyIrish National Opera OrchestraCREATIVE TEAMConductor Nil VendittiDirector Edwina CaseySet &amp; Costume Designer Annemarie WoodsLighting Designer Sinéad WallaceAssistant Conductor Elaine KellyRépétiteur David LeighFilmed Production Hail Mary PicturesAudio Production ErgodosIrish National Opera OrchestraFilmed at Draíocht, BlanchardstownAudio recorded at Windmill Lane Studios

FAQHow do I book tickets?All tickets must be booked in advance, there will not be any box office operating on the night of the performance. Tickets can be booked until 5pm on the day of the performance. To comply with current Covid government guidelines, you will be able to book tickets in maximum group sizes of 6.Will there be seating?Yes, we will provide seating for all outdoor performances. We will endeavour to seat households together in pods, up to a maximum of 6.Are all the screenings outdoor?Yes, all the screenings will be at outdoor locations across Ireland. The Irish summer can be very unpredictable, and the screenings will begin late at 10.45pm so we recommend wrapping up warm and having waterproofs at the ready for all eventualities.The screening will last 70 minutes and there will be no interval.How will the audio work?The soundtrack will broadcast through a radio frequency to headphones. We will provide wireless headphones which will be sanitised after every use.Will bad weather affect the screenings?If the weather is particularly wet and windy we will be forced to cancel the screening. In these circumstances we will update our website, social media and endeavour to contact all ticket holders.What happens if a screening is cancelled?In the event that we are forced to cancel a screening due to inclement weather or a change in government guidelines regarding outdoor gatherings, there will be the option of viewing an exclusive stream of the film online on 19 July. We will be in touch with ticket-holders with further details on accessing the stream. Ticket-holders will also be entitled to a full refund should they prefer not to view the stream.What is accessibility like?All screenings will take place in outdoor sites so accessibility will vary. If you are a wheelchair user or have mobility issues please contact us in advance at info@irishnationalopera.ie and we will answer any specific queries you have and try to accommodate your needs on the night of the screening.If you have any other questions about the screenings please contact us via e-mail on info@irishnationalopera.ie

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