A musical extravaganza set against the backdrop of Irish history up to the founding of the modern Irish State.
The performance of The Birth of a Nation concert was last performed in Lexington, Kentucky as part of the Twinning anniversary there in October 2017.
Featuring songs and music from the period. A marvellous, sometimes whimsical, but often tragic journey, guaranteed to move and entertain. Script by Mario Corrigan. Paul Linehan, Tenor, Ann Cullen, Piano and Violin, and Liam Quinlivan, Narrator.
Songs include:-
The West’s Asleep; The Minstrel Boy; Boolavogue; Danny Boy; A Nation Once Again; Oro ‘Se do bheatha 'bhaile; The Foggy Dew
It was a time of great change, the effects of which impacted on the lives of people throughout the country from all walks of life; a period of rebellion, war, emigration and political and social upheaval. Featuring songs and music from the period, a marvellous, sometimes whimsical, but often tragic journey, guaranteed to move and entertain you.
Experience this phenomenon for yourselves. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Presented by Kildare County Council
8.00 p.m. Saturday, 9 June: 'Birth of a Nation'
Admission €10
Book tickets via Riverbank Arts Centre Box Office.
Email: boxoffice@riverbank.ie
Tel: 045 448327
info: www.riverbank.ie/event/the-birth-of-a-nation/
