Aisling Irish Language and Drama Troupe
Aisling A Play Set In Mythological Ireland Performed
in Irish The best of Irish music, dance, language, and culture in a full-length, full-scale production! |
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This delightful drama is a light-hearted, romantic tale of courtly intrigue, generously seasoned with musical and dance segments, highlighting the deep and rich cultural heritage of Ireland.
The play itself is bi-lingual. The actors speak in Irish and a narrator immediately translates the colloquial dialogue into colloquial American English. Aisling's unique and innovative format is a milestone in the theatrical world. The way music, language, and drama have been combined in Aisling is a fresh, bold idea.
Aisling is an original play, written in San Diego by Patricia Page, and translated brilliantly by Dublin-native Ita Kavanagh. Many well-known local Irish musicians, dancers, and actors are among the cast. Although the play is Irish, the cast and crew of Aisling are multicultural. People from all across the United States and other countries have come together to bring life to the show, which is intended to reach out to and connect with people of all backgrounds.
The Lyceum Performance
Aisling premiered before a full house at The Lyceum Theater, Horton Plaza, located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, on Saturday, January 26, 2002. The show was a spectacular success, a night of laughter and entertainment thoroughly enjoyed by all!
The East County Performing Arts Center Performance
The breakthrough play Aisling performed a second run at the East County Performing Arts Center in El Cajon, on Saturday, June 26, 2004. The show was even better than the first time around, full of pageantry, energy, and entertainment!
Professionally filmed, the DVD of the second performance is available now. Click here to view the trailer and find out how to order.
The Irish Language
The word aisling (pronounced "ash-ling") means dream or vision. It is also a popular girl's name.
If you would like to learn more Irish, there is a Beginners' Language Class held every Friday from 7-9pm at the House of Ireland in Balboa Park. There is also an Intermediate class held at the House of Ireland, as well. Check out our Events page for more details.
The classes are free and open to everyone. So, come down and pick up a few words you'll hear in the play, or brush up on the Irish you already know. For more information, contact the webmaster, or visit the House of Ireland website.
View the trailer for the Aisling DVD and
video
clips from Aisling's premier!
Check out the pictures
from the shows!
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Last updated: 05-18-08