Voices of the Dead: Ancient Chant & Ritual Songs
- Sunday 27 October 4:00pm & 6:00pm
- St. Ann's Church of Ireland
- €13 + €1 Booking Fee
music
Schola Hyberniae invite you to an evening of ancient chant, reviving haunting melodies that weave tales of life and death, the miraculous and the supernatural, heaven and hell.
Drawing from the rich tradition of Gregorian chant and ancient Irish manuscripts, this performance brings our vibrant Irish cultural heritage to vivid life.
As these seldom-heard sounds envelop you, you will be invited to add your own sound by participating in the drone – a unique interaction, layering a mystical depth to the evening and creating a truly communal experience.
The chants will include music from the rites of the dead and a rare presentation of chant from Irish manuscripts housed in Trinity College, Dublin – Bram Stoker’s alma mater.
Featuring exquisite, rare and hypnotic chants that reference the afterlife and the spiritual realm, this performance is rooted in the mystical soil of Ireland’s past.
| Duration | 1 hr |
|---|---|
| Doors | 3.30pm |
| Age Suitability | All ages (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will only be permitted at a suitable break in the performance. This is a site-specific venue with unreserved seating. We recommend you get to the venue early in order to choose a suitable seat. |
| Accessibility | Venue is wheelchair accessible. More info |
St. Ann's Church of Ireland, 18 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 YV57, Ireland
Luas
The closest Luas stops are located at the Dawson Street on the Green Line and the Abbey Street stop on the Red Line.
Bus
St. Ann’s Church is served by a number of Dublin Bus routes. The closest stops are:
Stop 793, Dawson Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 39, 39A, 39X, 40, 44, 44D, 46A, 46E, 70, 116, 118, 145, 155
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 845
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event. Wheelchair accessible tickets are available at the time of booking. Tickets are €13 + €1 Booking Fee.
Arrival
Dawson Street is a busy commercial street, filled with restaurant goers and office workers, and the overspill of consumers from Grafton Street. Please note the Luas tracks that run across the pedestrian crossings on Dawson Street. The street surfaces are paved with smooth flagstones, but some streets just off Grafton Street are awaiting repaving, so some of those surfaces may be uneven.
The closest step-free Luas stops are located at the Dawson Street stop (140m away) on the Green Line and the Abbey Street stop (1km away) on the Red Line.
St. Ann’s Church is served by a number of Dublin Bus routes. The closest stops are:
Stop 793, Dawson Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 39, 39A, 39X, 40, 44, 44D, 46A, 46E, 70, 116, 118, 145, 155
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 845
Nearest accessible parking is Q-Park Dawson Street, which is 290m away. Onstreet accessible parking is also available on Molesworth and Frederick Street.
Entry
There are two stone steps with no handrail at the main door. A portable ramp is available for wheelchair users. A staff member will be there to assist.
Space
An 18th Century Church of Ireland place of worship in a busy city centre location, St. Ann’s schedules frequent church services. Due to the age of this building, some spaces may be tight.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There is a ground floor accessible bathroom with handrails and a lowered hand basin.
Bar
There will be no bar at this event.
Performance Space
The choir will perform from the altar and the audience members will be seated in the church pews.
Seating
St. Ann’s is fitted with long, wooden church pews. There are armrests at either end. There will be designated spaces for wheelchair users to sit, if they wish to stay in their wheelchair.
Sound
The choir will not be using any amplification and will sing a capella.
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas. The bathrooms have direct white light. Lights will be dimmed during the performance.
Quieter Room
There is no designated quiet space in St. Ann’s Church.