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Base Entertainment: Ireland the Voyage
5 May @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST

From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance.
Leading the vocal performances is the extraordinary Giselle O’Meara, whose soaring, soulful voice carries the emotion of Ireland’s story from ancient times to today. She is joined on stage by live musicians direct from Ireland, performing with traditional instruments and modern arrangements that honour the island’s rich musical legacy. Their sound forms the beating heart of the show – raw, real, and unmistakably Irish.
The voyage spans centuries: from the mysticism of the Celts to the thunder of Viking invasions, the arrival of the Normans, and the spiritual transformation shaped by St Patrick. Each chapter erupts onto the stage through breathtaking visuals, cinematic soundscapes, and the fiery passion of Irish dance, performed by a cast of world-class dancers whose rhythm and athleticism ignite the stage.
Emotional, exhilarating, and deeply immersive, Ireland: The Voyage invites audiences to feel the pulse of a nation – its triumphs, its tragedies, its music, and its unbreakable spirit, in a live experience they will never forget.
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