Christmas in Kinsale: The Matinée

Due to audience demand, we’re delighted to announce a matinée performance of Christmas in Kinsale on 19th December at St. Multose Church Anglo Irish Productions is delighted to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Christmas in Kinsale, returning once again to the beautiful St. Multose Church for another special festive season. For the past five years, this show has brought together audiences from near and far to enjoy an evening of Irish music, dance and Christmas tradition in one of Kinsale's most historic settings. This year's anniversary performance will feature all of the favourites audiences have come to love, including talented vocalists, award-winning Irish dancers and a fully live band, along with a few special guest performers to help mark the occasion. We’re absolutely delighted to announce our first guest singer for this year’s Christmas in Kinsale — the wonderful Cathy Jordan! Born in Roscommon, Cathy has been the unmistakable voice and frontwoman of the internationally acclaimed traditional Irish group Dervish for nearly 30 years, performing across the world and sharing Ireland’s music and songs with audiences everywhere. A hugely respected singer and champion of Irish traditional music, Cathy brings a voice and presence that are truly special. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Kinsale, where she’ll bring her remarkable talent and love of Irish song to our Christmas celebrations. We know you’re going to love having her with us! We’re delighted to announce that the wonderful Amanda Neri will be joining the cast of Christmas in Kinsale! An award-winning singer, director and playwright, Amanda has performed at prestigious events around the world and shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Plácido Domingo Jr., David Syme and Colm Wilkinson. Her career spans opera, musical theatre, classical crossover and oratorio, alongside an impressive career as an award-winning writer and director. We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda to Christmas in Kinsale and can’t wait to have her join us for a very special festive season! ✨🎶🎄 And, of course, what would Christmas in Kinsale be without the sound of traditional Irish music and the unmistakable rhythm of Irish dance? We’re delighted to welcome back our wonderful trad band and talented group of Irish dancers for another year. Their energy, spirit and infectious love of the music bring a very special magic to the show, as the stage comes alive with reels, jigs and some of Ireland’s most beloved traditional tunes. It simply wouldn’t be Christmas in Kinsale without them!