Test-run of live theatre and concerts to begin this week

Ciolinist Louis Roden joined Neil Murray, Maura McGrath, arts minister Catherine Martin, Simon Taylor, and Anne Clarke to announce the pilot programme of live performances in the NCH and the Abbey Theatre. Picture: Mark Stedman

Audiences are to set enjoy live performances from this week, beginning with test runs at the National Concert Hall and the Abbey Theatre.

Catherine Martin, the arts minister, has announced a number of Christmas performances that will take place in the coming days and weeks.