Roma Downey, Pierce Brosnan and More in This Is Ireland
Royce Hall at UCLA (340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095)
- Full Price:
- $38.00 - $88.00
- Our Price:
- $19.00 - $44.00*
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The last date listed for This Is Ireland was Thursday March 17, 2011 / 8:00pm.
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
I would say this show was good if we were having a funeral for Ireland and mourning it's loss. It was grim. But everyone performing seemed to really have a deep love of Ireland. If I would have known it was going to be this type of show, I would have stayed home with my Irish Rovers CD.Written on Mar 18 2011
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paul Milberg
"This Is Ireland" was a good show but did not focus on Ireland and its music. Though a soprano sang a piece from Madama Butterfly beautifully, I would have preferred a song of Ireland and the same goes for the Irish Black American who sang a contemporary piece which had no reference to Ireland. There was a large movie screen above the orchestra which could have been used more effectively showing Ireland of the present and of the past-instead it was wasted.Written on Mar 18 2011
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This was the first year of this event, so there were a few snags. The first half dragged a bit, but the second half had more energy, more coherence, and better content.Written on Mar 18 2011
I'll definitely make this an annual event!
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A good variety of music, theater and poetry, in a artistic journey through the history of Ireland. The musicians and singers were excellent, as were the actors. It was not a slick production, and though it had its bumps, clearly this was put together as a labor of love by the conductor and the producers. I hope they do something again next year, and next time bring the Guinness to serve at intermission:)Written on Mar 18 2011
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More Information About This Is Ireland
Website
http://www.uclalive.org/calendar/event_detail.asp?id=114
Quotes & Highlights
- Honorary Patrons: Martin Sheen, Jim Sheridan and Kirsten Sheridan
Description
Are you homesick for Ireland? Or perhaps just always wanted to visit? On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish, so this March 17th Twelve O'clock Arts takes you there...
The evening boasts a variety of musicians, singers and actors, a personal greeting to guests from Irish President Mary McAleese and features special performances by Irish actors Roma Downey and Pierce Brosnan.
Hosted by conductor and composer Eimear Noone, a Galway native, the show features traditional, classical and rock music performed by a live orchestra, chorus and rock ensemble.
This magical evening will be filled with music and song, prose and poetry, romance and politics. Experience the pride of the Irish heritage, the richness of Irish culture, and the sparkle of Irish humor.
Produced in cooperation with Tourism Ireland...part of Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland's year of Irish arts in America.