Unmissable Ennio Morricone and Rothar at Longford's Backstage Theatre
There is plenty of top class entertainment at Longford’s Backstage Theatre over the next week.
On Saturday, there is the unmissable live concert highlighting prolific film composer Ennio Morricone’s masterpieces, bringing the audience on a journey in celebration of the Maestro’s great contribution to music and cinema.
Along with his own pieces from films like The Mission, Cinema Paradiso, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West and A Fistful of Dollars, the glittering ensemble of piano, string trio and singers (led by Annalisa Monticelli with soprano Katy Kelly) will perform compositions which inspired his genius, and selections by contemporaries like Rota (The Godfather) and Piovani (Life is Beautiful/La Vita è Bella).
The Musical Director is Annalisa Monticelli and Ensemble - Katy Kelly (Soprano), Morgan Crowley (Tenor), Annalisa Monticelli (Piano), Francesca de Nardi (Violin), Davide Forte (Cello) and Annemarie McGahon (Viola).
Tickets for Ennio Morricone at Backstage Theatre, Longford on Saturday, October 7 at 8pm are available on 043 33 47888 or backstage.ie
ROTHAR
Where can you go when there’s nowhere to go? In the little bike shop at the end of town, a world of adventure awaits. Two boys and their bikes travel the world in a show that conjures play from the everyday and where anything is possible.
Created by Branar and performed by Miquel Barceló and Moisés Mas García, this joyful production celebrates the places your imagination can take you. Rothar is produced in association with Drama NUI Galway and Baboró International Arts Festival for Children as part of Creative Europe’s Mapping Project.
Non-verbal show, designed for children aged 4 and older. Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Rothar comes to Backstage Theatre Longford on Thursday, October 12 at 10am and 12pm.
Contact Backstage on 04333 47888 for bookings.