Enjoy Donizetti's Pasqual€ In The Great Hall, Downpatrick

“The Irish stock market is reeling following a shock announcement from Donxa0Pasquale, chair ofxa0PASQUAL€BANK™, that he is disinheriting Ernesto, hisxa0rebellious heir apparent, due to alleged involvement with glamorous young widowxa0Norina. Once touted as the bank you can trust; where a modest investmentxa0guarantees a massive return, PB™is now squirming under the spotlight. Speculation is rife and rumours abound -is PASQUAL€BANK™on thexa0verge of collapse? Will the scheming Doctor Malatesta manipulate thexa0situation to his advantage? And what kind of merger is the foolish oldxa0banker planning? Can Ernesto regain his inheritance and wrest control ofxa0PB™ from Don Pasquale? “Immerse yourself in Donizetti’s farcical world and enjoy glorious arias andxa0delightful melodies conducted by Roy Laughlin and performed by Operaxa0’Theatre Company’schamber ensemble. Brimming with lyricism and highxa0comedy, this vivacious opera has something for everyone, with themes thatxa0still resonate today. PASQUAL€xa0is directed by Annilese Miskimmon withxa0design by Aedín Cosgrove [Pan Pan Theatre Company]. “Cast:Claudia Boyle, Martin Higgins, Andrew Ashwin and Nathan Morrison. OTC…is the face, voice and sound of opera in Ireland.” Mary xa0Hanafin, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. ]]>