Organization

Singer

Soprano

Virginia Kerr

Vendulka

Tenor

Eugene Ginty

Lukás

Michelle Sheridan

Barce

Mezzo-soprano

Frances McCafferty

Martinka

Bass

Deryck Hamon

Paloucký

Andrew Slater

Matous

Baritone

Andrew Rupp

Tomeš

Stage director

Nicola Raab

Costume designer

Joanna Parker

Set designer

Lighting designer

Kevin Treacy

Elizabeth Woods

Opera Theatre Company

English

The Kiss

Derry-Londonderry

Ireland

Mullingar

Mullingar Arts Centre

Galway

Town Hall Theatre

Belfast

Limerick

Belltable Arts Centre

Kilkenny

Watergate Theatre

Cork

Everyman

Wexford

Theatre Royal

Dublin

The Helix

The Kiss Smetana

Public

Approved

Although he was in love with Vendulka, the farmer Lukáš gave in to his parents’ wishes and married another girl, who bore him a child and died. Now it seems he is free to marry Vendulka. Just about everyone is delighted with anticipation, except for Vendulka's father, Paloucký, who grants the couple grumbling permission, but warns that they are well matched in nothing but their hot tempers.

Paloucký's words prove true when a fearsome quarrel erupts between the lovers. Mayhem ensues, begging the question; will they ever reconcile and kiss at last?

The Kiss by Smetana, From (2002/2002), Directed by Nicola Raab,, The Helix, Dublin, Ireland

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