From The Collection: Abstract Art

Mendelssohn Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Nocturne & Scherzo Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations Elgar Enigma Variations Adam Hickox Conductor Richard Harwood Cello Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Derngate for a performance of some of the most-loved classical music in the orchestral repertoire. Regarded as one of the greatest orchestral works of the twentieth century, Elgar’s Enigma Variations continues to intrigue audiences, with its main theme hidden amongst a characterful set of musical dedications to the composer’s friends and loved ones. Mendelssohn captures the wonder and wit of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream filled with fairies, mischief and, of course, love.

NEW SINGLE WEXFORD ONLINE EVERYWHERE NOW. “THEY’RE REVITALISING IRISH TRAD FOR A NEW GENERATION WITH ROWDY REINTERPRETATIONS OF HAND-ME-DOWN ODES TO SEX, DEVILRY AND DRINK (MAINLY DRINK). LIKE THE DUBLINERS, THE POGUES AND JINX LENNON BEFORE THEM, THEY ELEVATE THE DISPLACED AND THE DOWNTRODDEN, STICKING TWO FINGERS UP TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND, IN DOING SO, YANKING A THREAD THAT UNITES ALL REBEL MUSIC FROM FOLK TO PUNK AND RAP”

The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.

Back with another dazzling treat, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company presents their family festive favourite! With the company’s usual fabulous dancing, gorgeous costumes, crystal clear story-telling and sumptuous music, this is the perfect Christmas show for the whole family! Let’s All Dance Ballet Company makes high-quality ballet accessible and fun for children and families, immersing them in the spectacular world of professional dance.