Once Upon a Time…
Once Upon a Time in Wexford captures the Magic and fun of the Wexford Opera Festival.
Written by Elizabeth McKiernan and Lucy Small, it takes you on a journey from the origins of the Wexford Festival Opera, through its unique traditions and shows children and young people, that opera is for everyone.
Once Upon a Time in Wexford is both an educational and fun way to relate the essence of the Wexford Festival Opera to a young audience.
An interactive slideshow with stunning, original illustrations by Mirona Mara, sound clips, fun facts and a description of opera and opera voices, it is a visual and auditory feast.
Like some of our favourite stories, it opens with Once Upon A Time…
In this historic location, two doctors, a postman and a hotel owner created what is now an international opera festival.
The scene is now set, the year is 1951; let the magic begin…
Chapter 1: What is Opera?
Download What is Opera presentation.
Chapter 2: Dr Tom Walsh and the First Festival
Download Dr. Tom Walsh and the First Festival presentation.
Chapter 3: The National Opera House
Download The National Opera House presentation.
Chapter 4: Wexford Tradition
Download Wexford Traditions presentation.
Chapter 5: Children and the Opera Festival
Download Children and the Opera Festival presentation.
Chapter 6: Fantastic Festival Facts
