A new planetarium dome show experience Music for Domes, featuring a breathtaking original soundtrack by award-winning Irish folk musician RÓIS, will launch this month at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium with two special screenings on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at 4pm.
Music for Domes is a documentary planetarium-experience in the English and Irish languages, as well as Khmer and French, which explores the traditions and folklore connections of Cambodia and Ireland.
This sweeping journey from Navan Fort to Angkor Wat blends new and archive footage to create a sensory odyssey of cosmic proportions.
Mythological tricksters, ancient history and echoes of living memory come together in a unique 360° experience, taking you from the Lagan to the Mekong via the Milky Way.
“Music for Domes uncovers parallels in how two distant cultures interpret spirit worlds, survive trauma and build strength through art.” said director Dawn Richardson.
Created by the Belfast-based Hosta Projects, Music for Domes is the third and final installation in their All Flesh is Grass trilogy which set out to explore generational trauma and cultural recovery in Belfast, Beirut and Phnom Penh.
“All our films have followed a fascination with how stories relate to specific places,” explained the film’s writer Paul Doran. “A planetarium dome is a perfect way to explore this by being able to show the viewer a location then overlay images and text that tease out the hidden stories.”
You can click here to purchase tickets for screenings on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22 at 4pm. Ticket price (£10) includes general access to Planetarium.
Please note: This experience explores some adult themes through intense visuals and soundscapes. We think it’s best suited for children 11+. Please consider if its right for you if you have vertigo or sensory issues.
If you have any access concerns or would like more information, please contact boxoffice@docsireland.ie
Check out the show trailer below!
