Bloomsday Belles

Bloomsday Belles is a multidisciplinary performance of original music and song, composed and performed by critically acclaimed musician Emer Kenny, inspired by the female characters in Ulysses. The performance will include selected excerpts from Ulysses. In addition to original composition and Ulysses text read by spoken word poet Mikey Cullen, the performance will include live Spanish music from the period representing Molly’s youth and heritage, performed by multi award winning concert harp soloist, Rosie Murphy. The music and text will be interpreted and danced by the brilliant Ukrainian contemporary dancer, Polina Skarha.

Clock chimes and bells feature throughout the work. The Blooms lives are punctuated by the church bells chimes ‘Heigh Ho’ also symbolising the relentless passing of time and the briefness of youth and beauty. The Blooms are both Dubliners, though Molly’s mother is Spanish and Bloom’s father is Hungarian.

Sitting and standing room available. The event is free but booking is essential.