For adults
Last year the Irish National Opera presented The Deadly World of Opera. This was a series of presentations delving into the world of Opera and asking some pertinent questions, such as why do singers sing in Italian? And what is an Aria? Turn off the round clock news updates and discover the wonderful world of opera, Or for a more passive approach, you can enjoy the Irish National Opera’s new production of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly on RTE player here.
Despite its title, this festival is always about much more than music. Blindboy, of Rubberbandits fame, hosted a series of discussions in 2019. Always thought provoking, his podcasts are well worth a listen and an easy way to put down an hour.