Banned by Fiona Linnane
Presented by Opera Workshop
Written by Fiona Linnane
Banned is a new opera-in-progress from Limerick’s contemporary opera production company, Opera Workshop. 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the death of Limerick writer Kate O’Brien. On the 3rd December, her birthday, you are invited to celebrate the life and work of this remarkable Limerick woman.
Presented by Opera Workshop
Written by Fiona Linnane
Banned is a new opera-in-progress from Limerick’s contemporary opera production company, Opera Workshop. 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the death of Limerick writer Kate O’Brien. On the 3rd December, her birthday, you are invited to celebrate the life and work of this remarkable Limerick woman.
A renowned playwright, journalist and novelist with a long and distinguished career, her work was regularly banned both by the Irish censors and by Franco in Spain. Opera Workshop has brought together a number of artists to celebrate one of Limerick’s most renown writers through a new opera production.
Hear for the first time, scenes from the new opera Banned by Fiona Linnane, performed by members of the Opera Workshop Ensemble.
Join the creative team, Ann Blake, Lorraine Galvin, Fiona Linnane, Kathy Rose O’Brien and Shirley Keane, to hear about the process to date and plans for the next steps in developing a new Limerick Opera.
Supported by The Arts Council and Limerick City & County Co Arts Office
T&Cs
- Please note all ticket prices include a booking charge.
- Seating for this event is unallocated.
- No exchanges or refunds.
- Wheelchair spaces can only be booked over the phone. Please call box office on (061) 953400 if you wish to book a wheelchair space.
- No late comers admitted to the theatre once show commences.
- On street parking.
