Dublin 3.27.2025 no subs. Irish National Opera’s first Wagner opera, this production is directed by Rachael Hewer and INO’s artistic director, Fergus Sheil, conducts the Irish National Opera orchestra and chorus. Giselle Allen sings Senta and baritone Jordan Shanahan as the cursed Dutchman fated to continually sail the seas. Bass James Creswell plays Senta’s father Daland, with tenor Toby Spence as Eric, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbin as Senta’s nurse Mary, and tenor Gavan Ring as the steersman.CASTThe Dutchman Jordan ShanahanSenta Giselle AllenDaland James CreswellErik Toby SpenceMary Carolyn DobbinDaland's steersman Gavan RingIrish National Opera OrchestraIrish National Opera ChorusMusic Richard WagnerText Richard WagnerConductor Fergus SheilDirector Rachael HewerSets & Costumes Francis O'ConnorLights Howard HudsonVideo projection Neil O’DriscollChoreographer Stephanie DufresneChorus Director Richard McGrathOperavision