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30 November 2024

Christmas Carols at The Merchant

Musical performances in The Great Room during afternoon tea

Christmas Carols at The Merchant

Northern Ireland Opera artists will be performing Christmas Carols in The Great Room at The Merchant Hotel on November 30th.

To experience the performance, book a table for afternoon tea and enjoy some beautiful music while you eat.

  • First sitting: afternoon tea performance 12.45 – 2.15pm
  • Second sitting: afternoon tea performance 3.15 – 4.45pm

Start the festive celebrations with The Merchant’s Festive Afternoon Tea and experience the joy of Christmas song and carols in The Great Room Restaurant of The Merchant, filled to the brim with their stunning and iconic decorations.

Hear the artists of Northern Ireland Opera perform, accompanied by pianist Frasier Hickland, featuring violin by Hayley Howe. NI Opera singers: Rachael Heater, Niamh Lavery, Mary McCabe, Petra Wells, Jenny Bourke, Sarah Alcorn, India Chapman Webb, Charlie Clarke Hughes, Desmond Havlin, James Cooper, Paul McQuillan.

Cast

Soprano
Rachael Heater

Soprano
Niamh Lavery

Soprano
Mary McCabe

Soprano
Petra Wells

Mezzo Soprano
Sarah Alcorn

Mezzo Soprano
Jenny Bourke

Mezzo Soprano
India Chapman-Webb

Tenor
Charlie Clarke-Hughes

Tenor
Desmond Havlin

Baritone
James Cooper

Baritone
Paul McQuillan

Pianist
Frasier Hickland

Violinist
Hayley Howe

Creative Team

Director
Cameron Menzies

Venue Partner