Singin’ in the Rain
Screening with live orchestra
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
Neil Thomson conductor
Saturday 27 April, 3pm & 8pm
National Concert Hall
For the first time in Ireland, experience one of the world’s best-loved musicals with the immortal music brought to life by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The remastered MGM classic is shown on a big screen above the stage with the original vocals and dialogue intact, while the RTÉ CO plays the orchestral score underneath.
The RTÉ CO has developed an enthusiastic and eclectic audience for these film screenings with live orchestra, many of those attracted by the concept into seeing an orchestra in action for the first time. This presentation of Singin’ in the Rain in Dublin comes hot on the heels of the long-awaited European premiere, which takes place in London in March.
Singin’ in the Rain is not just a great musical, it’s a great film. It has all the ingredients to make it a classic –a brilliant script, cast and direction as well as the wonderful music and choreography. Packed with imagination, colour and affectionate wit, it is one of the ultimate feelgood film experiences.
Choose between matinee and evening then sit back and relish routines like Good Morning and Moses Supposes, a sultry Cyd Charisse in the Broadway Melody Ballet, Donald O’Connor running up the wall in Make ’Em Laugh and an exhilarating Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain. Imagine all this accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra playing full tilt – what a glorious feeling!
Tickets: €25–€40 (conc. €23–€36)
Booking: www.rte.ie/co or www.nch.ie or 01 417 0000 (no booking fee)
Comments
I attended the 3pm performance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ It was just superb!! The RTE Concert orchestra are brilliant and it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience!! I hope the National Concert Hall have more of these productions!
Carmel