Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Company - UK The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare
Castle Yard at Kilkenny Design
It was supposed to be a one-off. Last year, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre came to Ireland for the very first time, bringing its uproarious production of As You Like It to Kilkenny. But after playing to packed audiences in the Castle Yard for nine glorious – and occasionally less glorious – summer nights, the response was so overwhelming that we had to have them back.
Junk Ensemble - Ireland Dusk Ahead
The Watergate Theatre
Commissioned by Kilkenny Arts Festival - World premiere Dusk Ahead
Junk Ensemble is a multi-award-winning collective whose innovative productions stretch the boundaries of dance theatre, creating a rich sensory mix that challenges the relationship between audience and performer. Artists in residence at Tate Britain last year, they often stage productions in unusual spaces, and they’re coming to the Watergate Theatre to celebrate the festival’s 40th birthday with the world premiere of a specially-commissioned piece, co-produced by Kilkenny Arts Festival and the Project Arts Centre.
Supported by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Dublin City Council, Project Arts Centre, Dance City Newcastle and Dance Ireland.
Camerata Ireland with Barry Douglas (piano) and Alison Balsom (trumpet)
St Canice’s Cathedral
Benjamin Britten Centenary Programme
Camerata Ireland brings together the finest musicians from across the island of Ireland – both young and established – to create a unique and world-class chamber orchestra.Since pianist and conductor Barry Douglas founded the ensemble in 1999, it has toured all over the world, performing with superstars like trumpeter Alison Balsom and gaining an international reputation for excellence. We are delighted that Alison Balsom will join Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas for this performance at the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival.
Dawn Upshaw (soprano) with Gilbert Kalish (piano) US
St Canice’s Cathedral
Few singers can boast, alongside four Grammy awards, a “genius” Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation for “enriching the landscape of contemporary music”, but Dawn Upshaw is no ordinary soprano. Even before she appeared on Henryk Górecki’s million-selling Symphony No. 3 in the early 1990s, Upshaw was feted both for the quality of her voice and for her rare ability to cut to the heart of the music.
Crash Ensemble - (Ireland) and Dawn Upshaw (US) Conductor Alan Pierson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Founded in 1997, the Crash Ensemble has established itself as a “a powerhouse of new music” (The Irish Times) celebrated for commissioning, producing and performing the most adventurous and exciting works both from established international composers like Steve Reich and Kevin Volans and up-and-coming fresh talent.
Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
St Canice’s Cathedral
In just three years, the Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus has established itself as one of the must-see events in our annual programme, drawing packed crowds to St Canice’s for its spectacular end-of-festival performances. But this year we’ve gone further – much further! To mark our 40th birthday, and to celebrate The Gathering, Kilkenny Arts Festival has flung open its doors and invited singers from all over the globe to take part in our most ambitious choral event yet.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Company - UK The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare
Castle Yard at Kilkenny Design
It was supposed to be a one-off. Last year, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre came to Ireland for the very first time, bringing its uproarious production of As You Like It to Kilkenny. But after playing to packed audiences in the Castle Yard for nine glorious – and occasionally less glorious – summer nights, the response was so overwhelming that we had to have them back.
Junk Ensemble - Ireland Dusk Ahead
The Watergate Theatre
Commissioned by Kilkenny Arts Festival - World premiere Dusk Ahead
Junk Ensemble is a multi-award-winning collective whose innovative productions stretch the boundaries of dance theatre, creating a rich sensory mix that challenges the relationship between audience and performer. Artists in residence at Tate Britain last year, they often stage productions in unusual spaces, and they’re coming to the Watergate Theatre to celebrate the festival’s 40th birthday with the world premiere of a specially-commissioned piece, co-produced by Kilkenny Arts Festival and the Project Arts Centre.
Supported by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Dublin City Council, Project Arts Centre, Dance City Newcastle and Dance Ireland.
Camerata Ireland with Barry Douglas (piano) and Alison Balsom (trumpet)
St Canice’s Cathedral
Benjamin Britten Centenary Programme
Camerata Ireland brings together the finest musicians from across the island of Ireland – both young and established – to create a unique and world-class chamber orchestra.Since pianist and conductor Barry Douglas founded the ensemble in 1999, it has toured all over the world, performing with superstars like trumpeter Alison Balsom and gaining an international reputation for excellence. We are delighted that Alison Balsom will join Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas for this performance at the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival.
Dawn Upshaw (soprano) with Gilbert Kalish (piano) US
St Canice’s Cathedral
Few singers can boast, alongside four Grammy awards, a “genius” Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation for “enriching the landscape of contemporary music”, but Dawn Upshaw is no ordinary soprano. Even before she appeared on Henryk Górecki’s million-selling Symphony No. 3 in the early 1990s, Upshaw was feted both for the quality of her voice and for her rare ability to cut to the heart of the music.
Crash Ensemble - (Ireland) and Dawn Upshaw (US) Conductor Alan Pierson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Founded in 1997, the Crash Ensemble has established itself as a “a powerhouse of new music” (The Irish Times) celebrated for commissioning, producing and performing the most adventurous and exciting works both from established international composers like Steve Reich and Kevin Volans and up-and-coming fresh talent.
Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
St Canice’s Cathedral
In just three years, the Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus has established itself as one of the must-see events in our annual programme, drawing packed crowds to St Canice’s for its spectacular end-of-festival performances. But this year we’ve gone further – much further! To mark our 40th birthday, and to celebrate The Gathering, Kilkenny Arts Festival has flung open its doors and invited singers from all over the globe to take part in our most ambitious choral event yet.
Camerata Ireland with Barry Douglas (piano) and Alison Balsom (trumpet)
St Canice’s Cathedral
Benjamin Britten Centenary Programme
Camerata Ireland brings together the finest musicians from across the island of Ireland – both young and established – to create a unique and world-class chamber orchestra.Since pianist and conductor Barry Douglas founded the ensemble in 1999, it has toured all over the world, performing with superstars like trumpeter Alison Balsom and gaining an international reputation for excellence. We are delighted that Alison Balsom will join Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas for this performance at the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival.
Crash Ensemble - (Ireland) and Dawn Upshaw (US) Conductor Alan Pierson
St Canice’s Cathedral
Founded in 1997, the Crash Ensemble has established itself as a “a powerhouse of new music” (The Irish Times) celebrated for commissioning, producing and performing the most adventurous and exciting works both from established international composers like Steve Reich and Kevin Volans and up-and-coming fresh talent.
Dawn Upshaw (soprano) with Gilbert Kalish (piano) US
St Canice’s Cathedral
Few singers can boast, alongside four Grammy awards, a “genius” Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation for “enriching the landscape of contemporary music”, but Dawn Upshaw is no ordinary soprano. Even before she appeared on Henryk Górecki’s million-selling Symphony No. 3 in the early 1990s, Upshaw was feted both for the quality of her voice and for her rare ability to cut to the heart of the music.
Junk Ensemble - Ireland Dusk Ahead
The Watergate Theatre
Commissioned by Kilkenny Arts Festival - World premiere Dusk Ahead
Junk Ensemble is a multi-award-winning collective whose innovative productions stretch the boundaries of dance theatre, creating a rich sensory mix that challenges the relationship between audience and performer. Artists in residence at Tate Britain last year, they often stage productions in unusual spaces, and they’re coming to the Watergate Theatre to celebrate the festival’s 40th birthday with the world premiere of a specially-commissioned piece, co-produced by Kilkenny Arts Festival and the Project Arts Centre.
Supported by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Dublin City Council, Project Arts Centre, Dance City Newcastle and Dance Ireland.
Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
St Canice’s Cathedral
In just three years, the Kilkenny Arts Festival Chorus has established itself as one of the must-see events in our annual programme, drawing packed crowds to St Canice’s for its spectacular end-of-festival performances. But this year we’ve gone further – much further! To mark our 40th birthday, and to celebrate The Gathering, Kilkenny Arts Festival has flung open its doors and invited singers from all over the globe to take part in our most ambitious choral event yet.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Company - UK The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare
Castle Yard at Kilkenny Design
It was supposed to be a one-off. Last year, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre came to Ireland for the very first time, bringing its uproarious production of As You Like It to Kilkenny. But after playing to packed audiences in the Castle Yard for nine glorious – and occasionally less glorious – summer nights, the response was so overwhelming that we had to have them back.
