Wexford People

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28.

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11 a.m. Bernstein A La Carte, Clayton Whites Hotel Opera Shortwork - Roberto Recchia directs celebratio­n of one of America’s greatest composers.

11 a.m. Festival Mass, Bride Street Church

Bishop of Ferns Denis Brennan presents annual Festival Mass of Thanksgivi­ng.

12 noon Wexford Model Railway Club exhibition, St. Joseph’s Centre

Several layouts on display in the clubhouse, with refreshmen­ts available. For kids and big kids alike. Runs to 5 p.m.

12 noon Horrid Helga’s Victorian Circus, Wexford Spiegelten­t

Exciting adventure with Helga, Karatacus the cranky clown, Alphonsus the scrawny strong man, and Baroness von Boomdea, the berded bombshell with a voice like breaking glass. Tickets are €12 for adults, €9 for children and €36 for a family.

2 noon Wexford Races, Wexford Racecourse

Bettyville Chase Day at the races, with the first race starting at 12.50 p.m.

2 p.m. Pre-Opera Talk, National Opera

House

3 p.m. L’Oracolo/Mala Vita National Opera House Opera double bill from Franco Leoni (L’oracolo) and Umberto Giordano (Mala vita).

7 p.m. Danny O’Brien, Wexford Spiegelten­t

Irish comic’s ‘Lock In’ Edinburgh stand-up show.

8 p.m. Ballycogle­y Players, One Act Comedy, St. Michael’s Hall, Green Street 2018 All-Ireland drama winners onstage in SVdP centre.

8 p.m. Wexford Drama Group presents The Factory Girls, Wexford Arts Centre

Award-winning local group in production of Frank McGuinness play set in shirt factory.

8.30 p.m. Gala Concert, National Opera House

Always a Festival highlight, All proceeds to Wexford Festival Opera.

10 p.m. The Boomtown Rats, Wexford Spiegelten­t.

Bob Geldof and his band back in Wexford town for first time since 1970s – now sold out.

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