Deirdre of the Sorrows

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Musicals and Opera (music, spoken word)

  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year

Description

Nominated for Best Composer on the Fringe for Sailing to Tomorrow (Musical Theatre Matters, 2007), Peter D Robinson brings a new setting of Kenneth Steven's powerful poem. Three vocalists (soprano, alto, tenor) combine with three musicians (clarsach, flute, violin) to tell the tragic story of Irish lovers Deirdre and Naoise and their short-lived idyllic time in Argyll before the irresistible forces of destiny catch up with them and lead them to a brutal and bloody fate. Knowing how a story ends takes nothing away from the beauty of its telling.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There is a permanent ramp from the street to the door on a very easy gradient and after that everything including the disabled toilet can be accessed via level access.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

EW 25 days ago

We were treated to a beautiful rendition of Steven's tragic poem, with exquisite music arrangement, heavenly voices and surreal surrounding all contributing to an unforgettable evening! 5/5 and highly recommended!

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