59th Wexford Festival Opera

Wexford Festival Opera has announced its artistic programme for the 59th Wexford Festival Opera, which will run over 15 days, 3 days longer than initially announced last October. Breaking with tradition, the 59th Wexford Festival Opera will now open on a Saturday. The Festival will run from Saturday, October 16th until Saturday, October 30th, 2010.

The 3 main operas are:

Virginia by Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870)
Lyric Tragedy in Three Acts
Premiere: Teatro San Carlo, Naples, April 7 1866
Sung in Italian

The Golden Ticket by Peter Ash & Donald Sturrock
An Opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory'.
A co-production with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, commissioned by American Lyric Theater & Felicity Dahl.
A European premiere performance. Sung in English.

Hubička (The Kiss) by Bedřich Smetana (1824 –1884)
An Opera in two acts
Premiere: Prague, November 7 1876
First Wexford performance October 26, 1984 (in English)
Sung in Czech

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Wexford Half Marathon & Relay

Pettitt’s SuperValu Wexford Half Marathon & Relay run will take place on Sunday, 2nd of May 2010. The run course has been chosen to take you on a Scenic and Varied loop around Wexford Town and surrounds.

Walk or Run the Wexford Half Marathon. Training advice will be available to help you fulfil your goals.  There will also be a Kids Fun Run on the Quays to make it a complete family day out.

Wexford Half Marathon & Relay aim to create a Premium race that gives people an Experience to remember. The finish line along Wexford’s landmark Quay front to the Gantry gives that extra special touch being acknowledged by cheering people welcoming you home. Behind the Gantry the athletes will have a chill area and a bag pick-up pen. There will also be Kids entertainment  after their Fun run. A carnival atmosphere is to be expected on the Quays of Wexford.

Wexford Book Festival

Wexford Book Festival will make a welcome return to Wexford’s calendar of arts and cultural events.

Founded by former Wexford Chamber of Commerce CEO, the late Emer Lovett, the four day event will take place from Thursday, 20th to Sunday, 23rd May.

This year’s festival programme will feature a variety of respected authors including Eoin Colfer, Irish poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, crime fiction writer Declan Hughes, a memoir-writing workshop with renowned creative-writing teacher Irene Graham, a book making workshop for children and much more.

The 2010 Wexford Book Festival features 14 events of which many are free of charge.

Current Events at Wexford Opera House

Enjoy various events at the beautiful new Opera House. 

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• Paul Brady -28th April 2010 at 8pm
• Laundry & Bourbon...Chit Chat & Chardonnay - 30th April & 1st May at 8pm
• Armida - Met Live in HD -1st May at 6pm
• Altan 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour -8th May at 8pm
• The Priests in Concert - 14th May at 8pm
• Der Rosenkavalier - Met Live in HD - 15th May at 6pm
• County Wexford School of Music Student Showcase - 15th May at 7pm
• The 39 Steps -19th to 22nd May at 8pm
• The Lords of Love -25th to 28th May at 8pm

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Upcoming events at the Wexford Arts Centre

• Decaln O' Rourke - 1st May 2010 at 8:30pm
• William Shakespeare's The Rape of Lucrece -7th May 2010 at 8:00pm
• Session Americana -8th May 2010 at 8:30pm
• Cáca Millis - 14th May 2010 at 9:00pm
• God's Official  -21st May 2010 at 8:30pm

Whats on in Wexford!

May

• Maritime Matters Festival, The Hook
• Wexford Hurling Championship
• Horse Racing at Wexford Race Course
• Leinster Junior Football Championships
• Wexford Football Championship
• AIMS Choral Festival, St Michael's Theatre, New Ross
• Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
• Military Enactment at Duncannon Fort, Duncannon
• Hook Holistic Weekend, Hook Lighthouse

June

• Open Week - Courtown Golf Club
• Horse Racing at Wexford Race Course
• Music for Wexford Summer Concerts
• Co Wexford Agricultural Show, Enniscorthy
• County Wexford Strawberry Festival, Enniscorthy
• Byrne-Perry Summer School, Gorey. Contact Gorey Chamber of Commerce - P: 053 9421248

July

• Opera in the Garden - www.blackstairsopera.com
• Seisún - Full Irish Cabaret, Bellfield GAA Club, Enniscorthy (every Tuesday)
• Open Week at Wexford Golf Club
• Music for Wexford Summer Concert Series
• Horse Racing at Wexford Race Course
• Rosslare Harbour Festival, Rosslare Harbour
• Annual Summer Camp for Boys and Girls at Wexford Wanderers Rugby Club
• Summer Camp at Rosslare Sports and Recreation Centre, Rosslare
• Adamstown Show, Adamstown
• Fishing Festival, Open Angling, Oaklands Lake, New Ross
• Seafood Festival, Kilmore Quay
• Bannow & Rathangan Show, Killag, Duncormick
• JFK Dunbrody Festival, New Ross
• Phil Murphy Weekend - Carrig-on-Bannow
• Open Week at Enniscorthy Golf Club
• Eileen Aroon Festival, Bunclody

August

• Seisún - Full Irish Cabaret, GAA Grounds Bellfield (every Tuesday)
• Open Weekend, Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club
• Sand Sculpting Competition, Duncannon Beach
• Street Rhythms Festival, Enniscorthy
• Tagoat Steam Rally, Tagoat
• Art in the Open, Wexford

Go Racing at Wexford Race Course

Wexford Racecourse is the Southeast's Leading Reace Course. Wexford assures you of a brilliant day out for all of the family.

2010 RACE FIXTURES

March 17th Wednesday afternoon
May 7th Friday evening
May 21st Friday evening
June 11th Friday evening
July 2nd Friday evening
July 23rd Friday evening
August 6th Friday evening
August 27th Friday evening
October 23rd Saturday afternoon
October 24th Sunday afternoon
November 27th Saturday afternoon
 

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