Archive for May, 2009
There was a full house for the Rothe House & Garden Christmas Miscellany on Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30 pm. The audience enjoyed a glass of mulled wine by the roaring log fire, and heard the Sonas Choir perform. The music wasinterspersed with readings and musings, which included Kerry Hardie, Mark Roper, Sean Keane, Edwina Grace and Mary Byrne, and the whole evening had a winter and Christmas theme. A wonderful evening full of atmosphere and winter warmth was had by all.
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May 29 2009 | Rothe House News | No Comments »
Two days of Shakespeare took place in the authentic surroundings of an early 17th century mansion and garden earlier this year in June. Rothe House was built as Shakespeare was writing his plays in London! Abridged versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, and A Comedy of Errors were performed in the Second Courtyard by children of all ages. Also monologue, art and film competitions – all with a Shakespeare Theme. Held in collaboration with Dreamstuff Theatre Company and the Devious Theatre Company. Suitable for all the family. This Festival was part of the Kilkenny400 Celebrations.
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Every Thursday evening, from 25th June to 27th August, visitors to Kilkenny had an opportunity to take a guided tour of Rothe House & Garden in the company of John Rothe Fitzpiers, and his wife Rose Archer, who built Rothe House between 1594 and 1610. They were taken on a journey through the 400 year old story of Rothe House & Garden. Visitors were very complimentary about the tour, and spoke of a greater understanding of the family who lived in Rothe House in the early 17th century.
May 29 2009 | Rothe House News | 1 Comment »
1907 Great Exhibition in Herbert Park, Dublin
In 1907, a Great Exhibition was held in Dublin. It was centered on Herbert Park in Donnybrook, which was in fact created particularly for this event. It was a huge exhibition, and over 2.5 million people saw it during the four months it was in place. The Chairman of the Organising Committee was the Marquess of Ormonde, so there is an interesting Kilkenny connection. 100 years later, the RDS commissioned a Commemorative Exhibition. This was co-curated by Brian Siggins of the Old Dublin Society and John Holohan. The RDS have kindly lent the exhibition to Rothe House, and it will be on show during the month of September, in the ground floor of the Third House.
The Exhibition is part of the overall tour of the House & Garden.
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There was a full house for the Rothe House & Garden Christmas Miscellany on Wednesday 2nd December at 7.30 pm. The audience enjoyed a glass of mulled wine by the roaring log fire, and heard the Sonas Choir perform. The music wasinterspersed with readings and musings, which included Kerry Hardie, Mark Roper, Sean Keane, Edwina Grace and Mary Byrne, and the whole evening had a winter and Christmas theme. A wonderful evening full of atmosphere and winter warmth was had by all. 
