Commissioned and produced by Music Network and The Ark and was originally funded by The Arts Council/An Chomharle Ealaion.
For small ensemble and live animation.
As the nights draw in and the days get colder, a rolling snowball of four wondrous musicians and some light fingered animation explores the magic draw, mystery, frustration and fun all things Wintry. Those giant wooly jumpers your granny always knit, the maverick “Abominable Snowman” who is just misunderstood and heaps of tangled Christmas tree lights all become the subject of this wonderful, dynamic show for children and grown ups of all ages.
**** Four Stars. Numbers such as Ice Maiden match the mystery of Yuletide celebration with magical melodies, while songs such as My Christmas Lights Are Tangled pair the chaos of Christmas preparations with more complex atonal noise.
The Irish Times
“Some of the most exhilarating and imaginative music you’ll ever hope to hear – musical play in the highest sense: exuberant, spontaneous and irresistibly alive”
Washington Post on Brian Irvine
22, 25, 26, 27, 29 Nov 2014
The Ark, Dublin
1 Dec 2014
Linen Hall, Castlebar
2 Dec 2014
Hawk’s Well, Sligo
4 Dec 2014
Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
5 Dec 2014
The Ramor Theatre, Virginia
7 Dec 2014
Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
9 Dec 2014
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise
10 Dec 2014
Siamsa Tire, Tralee
11 Dec 2014
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge
12 Dec 2014
Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda
13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 Dec 2014
The Ark, Dublin
28 Nov 2015
The MAC, Belfast
Composer: Brian Irvine
Writer: John McIlduff
Video Designer: Matthew Robins
Visuals: Emma Fisher
Performers
Piano: Matthew Bourne
Cello & Voice: Matthew Sharp
Percussion: Alex Petcu
Clarinet: Paul Roe
Commissioned and produced by Music Network and The Ark and was originally funded by The Arts Council/An Chomharle Ealaion.
A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing at The MAC, Belfast!
