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The Alma Fetish – ‘lavish’ and ’emotionally loaded’ Irish Times

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Wide Open Opera: cast and creative team of The Alma Fetish (from L-R) Graeme Danby, Daire Halpin, Majella Cullagh, Fergus Sheil, Pauline Bewick, Leigh Melrose, Megan Kennedy, Deirdre Moynihan, Raymond Deane and Gavin Kostick. Working on the world premiere of Raymond Deane's The Alma Fetish was a fabulously exhausting experience.… Continue reading The Alma Fetish – ‘lavish’ and ’emotionally loaded’ Irish Times

Summer reviews are in – Daire Halpin ‘welcome on any stage anywhere’!

A Midsummer Night's Dream was just that, an absolute dream. It was a real privilege to be wandering around the wilds of Norfolk in such glorious weather working with such a wonderful cast and creative team. Singing Tytania, wearing beautiful gowns (created by the endlessly talented Gidon Saks) and cavorting with all manner of beasts (including… Continue reading Summer reviews are in – Daire Halpin ‘welcome on any stage anywhere’!