Least Like the Other

Least Like the Other, also billed as Least Like the Other, Searching For Rosemary Kennedy is an English-language opera in one act, created by Brian Irvine and Netia Jones.

[1] The libretto of the opera was not written as such, but was assembled from contemporary material including intelligence tests, speeches, family interviews and books.

[2] The Financial Times, in a review of the 2023 production, stated that the "actors struggled to get the text across", noting that "The surtitles are not a luxury.

However the same review called the Irish National Opera's production "first-class", and said that "Musical standards under conductor Fergus Sheil are high".

[5] The Guardian praised singer Amy Ní Fhearraigh, saying that her voice "gleamed" in her performance as Rosemary.