Murder, mutiny and a Merry Widow at the Eye
Franz Lehár’s operetta, The Merry Widow will be broadcast live from The Met in New York to the Eye Cinema in Wellpark this Saturday evening, January 16, with soprano Renée Fleming in the title role.
She stars as Hanna, the femme fatale who captivates all of Paris in a new staging of this work from Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman. It is sung in English and climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Andrew Davis conducts. It kicks off at 6pm.
Next Thursday, January 22, it will be drama all the way when a production of Treasure Island will be screened live at the Eye from London’s National Theatre.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, which is suitable for children aged 10 and older.
On a dark, stormy night at Jim’s inn, his granddaughter opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and a dangerous voyage begins.
This production of Treasure Island has been described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘spellbinding’ and by Time Out as ‘spectacular’ and ‘fun for all the family’. It screens at 7pm.
For further information and to book, either event please log onto www.eyecinema.ie or call 091 78 00 78.