Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph). Tchaikovsky’s many moods—tender, grand, [read more…]

Join the EAC Book Circle on the first Wednesday of each month (except August) from 2pm to discuss the chosen book over tea & coffee. £2 minimum donation and newcomers welcome! Wednesday 6th May - from 2pm The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloots Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Her cancer cells, taken without her knowledge, became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools [read more…]

Ian Prowse and the Fiddle of Fire return to the Erin Arts Centre on Saturday 9th May for another electrifying performance. Ian’s shows are full of energy and passion, and he will be performing songs from his extensive back catalogue with Pele, Amsterdam and his own solo material. You don’t have to be familiar with his songs to be carried away on a wave of enthusiasm and Scouse humour.