World’s first cinematic 3D live opera for Dublin

Lucrezia Borgia

This Wednesday (23rd February) will see a world first in Ireland, as ENO and Sky 3D collaborate to bring the first live opera in 3D to cinema screens.
ENO’s new production of Lucrezia Borgia, directed by Mike Figgis, will be broadcast in Ireland from the Ormonde, Stillorgan as well as on Sky 3D and Sky Arts.
The screening is part of the world’s first quadcast with a live broadcast on Sky Arts 2 HD, Sky 3D and live into selected cinemas in 3D around the UK and Ireland.
The fourth element of the ‘quadcast’, onto Sky Arts 1 HD, is directed by Mike Figgis, and will allow audiences a closer understanding of his concept for Lucrezia Borgia as well as including interviews with people behind the scenes.
Set in location in Rome with a cast of Italian actors, the film provides a parallel narrative about the early life of Lucrezia Borgia and is accompanied by a film soundtrack produced from Donizetti’s original score.