Weill's crossover "play with music" has undergone numerous adaptations but this affectionate tale of a policeman's efforts to right a wrongdoing will be presented in its original form. The libretto will, however, be sung in English, in a new translation by British comedian Rory Bremner. Keith Warner directs with ex'EastEnders' actress Anita Dobson starring in her first opera as the infamous housekeeper.

31 May, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 June at 8pm (castle)

ARLECCHINO (F BUSONI)
PULCINELLA (I STRAVINSKY) This double-bill of one-act "commedia dell'arte" has already been received with acclaim in Bologna and Lugo. Lucio Dalla has thrust both characters into modern day settings, which will underscore the frenetic energy and amorality of the originals.
1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16 June at 8pm (castle)

RUSALKA (A DVORAK) 'Rusalka' is one of the most popular operas ever written and the most conventional on the 2007 Wexford Festival bill. Considered by many to be Dvorak's masterpiece, his score for this enchanting fairytale of nymph Rusalka's ill- fated love for a human prince, is one of his most popular.
2, 5, 8, 11, 14 June at 8pm; 17 June at 5pm (castle)

LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN ( BIZET/ BROOK) Peter Brook's 1981 adaptation of 'Carmen' condenses all of the action, and more, into a chamber opera, retaining much of the best-loved musical moments of Bizet's score. Andrew Steggall directs and Gavin Carr conducts the Orchestra of the Wexford Festival Opera.
1, 4, 7, 13 June at 3:30pm; 10, 16 June at 11:30am, (Dun Mhuire)

RITA (DONIZETTI) This one-act opera is typically Donizetti . . . a comedy full of twists and turns. This performance is pianoaccompanied.
3, 9 June at 11:30am; 6, 12, 15 June at 3:30pm, (Dun Mhuire)

LA VOIX HUMAINE (POULENC) This one-act tragedy boasts just one singer, originally Denise Duval but here Lauren Curnow. Poulenc's score is a testament to the tension and anxiety of the scene.
2, 5, 8, 11, 14 June at 3:30pm (Dun Mhuire)

GALA CONCERT Members of festival company showcase party pieces.
8 June at midnight (castle)

THE CREATION (HAYDN) With the orchestra and chorus of Wexford Festival Opera under conductor Timothy Redmond.
10 June at 3:30pm (Rowe Street)

PRAGUE CHAMBER CHOIR 2 June at 1pm; 16 June at 3:30pm (Rowe Street)

LUNCHTIME RECITALS 4-8, 11-15 June at 1:05pm (St Iberius)