Some exciting events to watch out for ...

Don't miss the opportunity to catch the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama production of Benjamin Britten: Noye's Fludde which will take place in St Patrick's Cathedral on Thurs 20 Nov (8pm) and Aughrim Street Church, Stoneybatter on Sun 23 Nov (6pm). Click here for more information.

Wicklow County Council on behalf of Music Generation, and Wide Open Music in association with the RTÉ NSO, is delighted to present Blue Bottle, a specially composed work by Brian Irvine for the children participating in Music Generation Wicklow's Choral Music Programme.The words have been written by John McIlduff and animation created by Matthew Robbins with conductor Fergus Sheil. Performed with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and live shadow animation at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Sunday 23rd November at 5pm. Click here for more information.

Pure festive magic for all the family as Music Network and The Ark present A Most Peculiar Wintry Thing from 22 Nov to 21 Dec at The Ark, Dublin and on national tour. Four outstanding musicians perform a new work by composer Brian Irvine and are joined by shadow puppeteer and animator Matthew Robins in an exploration of winter wonder. Click here for more information.