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‘Dame’ John Drummey, with ‘Dame’ Gary Murphy, and Lauren O’Sullivan, Kerry School of Music Dance Academy’s Dancer of the Year 2021 looking forward to the Christmas season in Siamsa Tire.
SIAMSA Tíre has organised a festive line-up that features music, dance, theatre, and fun events for all the family.
The seasonal entertainment kicks off on Saturday December 4th with the Irish Rambling House. Presented in partnership with Radio Kerry, this show promises songs, stories, and plenty of side-splitting laughs from special guests Annmarie O’Riordan and Bryan Murphy.
There will be more singing and dancing in store on Thursday December 9th when Abba Forever take to the stage.
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Music of a more classic kind will entertain audiences on Friday December 10th when the Ficino Quartet perform.
Since forming in 2013, this classical ensemble has explored the vast chamber music repertoire and presented thoughtfully programmed concerts nationwide.
The Kingdom Trad Orchestra will hold their first ever Christmas concert on Saturday December 11th.
Conor Moriarty and Seán Kelliher founded this orchestra in September, bringing some of the best young musicians in Kerry together to perform as an ensemble.
This year’s Christmas line-up at Siamsa Tíre also includes events for families. On December 17th and 18th, there’s a production of Disney’s Aladdin Kids by the Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts.
Based on the award-winning animated film, this show will tell the tale of Aladdin, the street urchin who met a genie, embarked on a magical adventure, and became a prince – all while enjoying a flying carpet ride of fun.
Ballet Ireland will perform the Nutcracker Sweeties on December 18th and 19th. They are bringing a modern twist to this classic Christmas story by setting it in a famous department store in Dublin.
While shopping in the store on Christmas Eve, two siblings wander off from their parents, only to meet the Nutcracker Doll and the Sugar Plum Fairy who bring them to a kingdom of sweets.
Performed by world-class dancers, a trip to see this re-imagined version of the Nutcracker is sure to be one of the highlights of Christmas.
So too will a trip to the annual Christmas panto. Presented in association with well renowned Oliver Hurley Productions, this year’s panto is Cinderella and takes place from December 29th to January 4th.
With the wicked stepmother, the ugly sisters, and lots of other well-known characters up to high-jinks on stage; this production is recommended for children of all ages, from five to 95!
All steps are being taken at Siamsa Tire to comply with government guidelines and to ensure that everyone remains healthy and well.
To book tickets or see what’s in store in the months ahead, visit www.siamsatire.com
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