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| Michael Williams directs his operatic portrayal of Nelson Mandela's life story. With the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. View full details |
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| 20 Jun–21 Jun Jun 20 & 21, 7.30pm | Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff |
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| Christine Crouse directs a contemporary retelling of George Gershwin's opera, transplanted to the townships of South Africa. View full details |
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| 6 Jun–9 Jun Jun 6–9, 7.30pm, mat Jun 9, 2pm | Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham |
| 23 Jun–24 Jun captioned Jun 23, 7.30pm, mats Jun 23, 2pm, audio described mats Jun 24, 4pm | Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff |
| 27 Jun–30 Jun Jun 27–30, 7.30pm, mat Jun 28, 2pm | Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury |
| 4 Jul–7 Jul Jul 4–7, 7.30pm, mat Jul 5, 2pm | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
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| Rodula Gaitanou directs a modern-day interpretation of Bizet's passionate opera. Sung in English. View full details |
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| 27 May–4 Jun From Apr 3, Apr 3–May 12, Tue–Sat 7.15pm, mats Apr 3–May 12, Sun 3pm (no perfs Apr 26, May 6, extra perfs May 20–22, 27, Jun 4, 7.15pm), ends Jun 4 | King's Head, Islington, London N1 |
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| Bizet's classic love story about Don Jose and his all-consuming passion for Carmen. Sung in English and Spanish. View full details |
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| 22 Jun Jun 22, 7.30pm | Theatre Royal, Norwich |
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| Young opera singers perform vocal works. View full details |
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| 22 Jun Jun 22, 7.30pm | Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon |
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| Replacing speech with song for an entire month, Greg McLaren's solo 'opera', which explores present-day boring vocal interaction, as opposed to times gone by. View full details |
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| 15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm | Studio at The Lowry, Salford |
| 20 Jun–23 Jun Jun 20–23, 8pm (press night Jun 20) | Soho Upstairs at Soho Theatre, London W1D |
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| David Alden directs Britten's metaphysical maritime tragedy. Starring Benedict Nelson as Billy, Matthew Rose as Claggart and Toby Spence as Vere. With conductor Edward Gardner. View full details |
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| 18 Jun–8 Jul Jun 18, 23, 27, 30, Jul 3, 5, 8, 7pm, Jun 30, 6pm, mat Jul 8, 3pm | London Coliseum, London WC2N |
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| Detlev Glanert's contemporary interpretation of Camus's play about the crazed Roman Emperor who embarks on a spree of sexual depravity and sadistic cruelty. Directed by Benedict Andrews and conducted by Ryan Wigglesworth. View full details |
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| 25 May–14 Jun From May 25, May 25, 29, 31, Jun 7, 9, 14, 7.30pm, ends Jun 14 | London Coliseum, London WC2N |
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| Damon Albarn's contemporary opera, the story of the Elizabethan political adviser, mathematician, scientist and magician, Dr John Dee. Directed by Rufus Norris. View full details |
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| 25 Jun–7 Jul Jun 25 & 26, 28 & 29, Jul 4, 6 & 7, 7.30pm, mat Jul 7, 2.30pm | London Coliseum, London WC2N |
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| Sarah Tipple directs Anthony Minghella's version of Puccini's infamous tragedy about young geisha girl Cio-Cio-San and her devotion to an American naval lieutenant. Conducted by Oleg Caetani. View full details |
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| 24 May–2 Jun May 8, 10, 17, 19, 24, 28, 30, 7.30pm, May 26, 6.30pm, mats May 13, Jun 2, 3pm | London Coliseum, London WC2N |
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| St Andrews Opera and Bloomsbury Opera present Tchaikovsky's Russian opera sung in an English translations. View full details |
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| 14 Jun–16 Jun Thu–Sat 7.30pm | Byre Theatre, St Andrews |
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| A programme of popular opera classics. Part of the Crail Festival. View full details |
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| 20 Jul 8pm | Crail Parish Church, Crail |
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| Owen Pullar and Elsie Bennett feature as Frederick and Mabel, in this production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, featuring the well-known I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General. Directed by Matt Harrison View full details |
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| 16 May–10 Jun From May 16, Tue–Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 4pm, Sun 2.30pm (press night May 18), ends Jun 10 | Tabard Theatre, London W4 |
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| David McVicar's production of Puccini's tale of love and death among a group of struggling artists, with Mexican tenor David Lomeli as Rodolfo. Conducted by Kirill Karabits. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 6 Jun–31 Jul From Jun 6, Jun 6, 9, 14, 21, 26, Jul 6, 11, 13, 19, 27, 31, 6.05pm, Jun 17, Jul 1, 22, 4.50pm, ends Jul 31 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
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| Peter Hall's interpretation of Rossini's operatic version of the Cinderella fairy tale. With Elizabeth DeShong and Taylor Stayton. Conducted by James Gaffigan. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 23 May–10 Jul From May 23, May 23, 25, 28, 30, Jun 1, 8, 15, 20, 29, Jul 4, 7, 10, 5.20pm, Jun 24, 4.05pm, ends Jul 10 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
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| Michael Grandage directs Mozart's farcical comedy of errors set in the household of the philandering Count Almaviva, with Vito Priante as Figaro. Conducted by Robin Ticciati. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. View full details |
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| 27 Jun–22 Aug From Jun 27, Jun 27, 30, Jul 5, 12, 21, 26, Aug 3, 7, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22, 4.45pm, Jul 8, 15, 29, 3.30pm, ends Aug 22 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
| 17 Aug Aug 17, 6pm, doors 5pm | The Electric Palace, Bridport |
| 5 Dec–8 Dec Dec 5, 8, 7.15pm | Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent |
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| Kazushi Ono conducts Ravel's humorous tale set in the workshop of a Toledo clockmaker, followed by his one-act opera about a naughty child who learns his lesson when his toys spring to life. Directed by Laurent Pelly. Sung in French with English supertitles. View full details |
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| 4 Aug–25 Aug From Aug 4, Aug 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 21, 23, 25, 6.25pm, Aug 19, 5.10pm, ends Aug 25 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
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| Melly Still directs Janacek's story about the life cycle of an adventurous fox. Conducted by Vladimir Jurowski and starring Lucy Crowe as the wily vixen Bystrouska. Sung in Czech with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 31 May–28 Jun From May 20, May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 5.10pm, May 24, 29, 31, Jun 7, 13, 16, 19, 22, 28, 6.25pm, ends Jun 28 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
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| Jonathan Kent directs Henry Purcell's semi-opera, based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and set in a world of goblins, fairies and shepherds. Starring Carolyn Sampson and conducted by Laurence Cummings. Sung in English with English supertitles. View full details |
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| 20 Jul–26 Aug From Jul 20, Jul 20, 25, 28, Aug 1, 9, 15, 18, 24, 4.40pm, Aug 5, 12, 26, 3.25pm, ends Aug 26 | Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes |
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| The singer performs a selection of opera extracts. View full details |
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| 17 Jun Jun 17, 7pm | Customs House, South Shields |
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| Charles Edwards directs Mozart's drama of kings, gods and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of the Trojan Wars. Conducted by Nicholas Kraemer and starring David Danholt as the ruler of Crete. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 1 Jun–1 Jul From Jun 1, Jun 1, 9, 14, 22, 28, Jul 1, 5.20pm, ends Jul 1 | English Heritage: Northington Grange, Alresford |
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| John Doyle directs Puccini's heartfelt tragedy about young geisha Cio-Cio-San and her unwavering devotion to the dashing naval officer BF Pinkerton, with Claire Rutter as Butterfly. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 31 May–29 Jun From May 31, May 31, Jun 2, 8, 10, 15, 17, 19, 23, 27, 29, 5.20pm, ends Jun 29 | English Heritage: Northington Grange, Alresford |
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| Gilbert and Sullivan's well known work. View full details |
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| 30 Jun Jun 30, 7pm–9pm, booking essential | Bowling Green at National Trust: Cotehele, Saltash |
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| 10 Jun Jun 10, 7.30pm | Middleton Arena, Manchester |
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| An updated version of Bizet's well-loved Mediterranean drama, told from the point of view of a prisoner who recounts the story to his fellow inmates. View full details |
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| 3 Jun Jun 3, 3pm & 7.30pm | Main House at Theatre Royal, Bath |
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| Mark Dornford-May's adaptation of Puccini's opera, with the action now set in the townships of South Africa and the score played on marimbas and steel pans. With musical direction by Pauline Malefane and Mandisi Dyantyis. View full details |
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| 11 May–1 Jun May 11, 17, 22, 25, 29, 31, Jun 1, 7.30pm, press perf May 19, 7pm, May 27, 5pm | Main House at Hackney Empire, London E8 |
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| Anita Adams directs Massenet's Parisian opera. Sung in English. View full details |
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| 4 Jul–7 Jul Jul 4–7, 7.30pm | The Carriageworks, Leeds |
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| Members of the Welsh National Opera perform works by Puccini. View full details |
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| 25 Jun Jun 25, 7pm | The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge |
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| Alex Sutton's production of Edward German's early 20th century operetta, with the libretto by Basil Hood, and set within the court of Queen Elizabeth I. View full details |
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| 27 May–12 Jun From May 27, Sun & Mon 7.30pm, mats Tue 2pm (press night May 28), ends Jun 12 | Finborough Theatre, London SW10 |
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| The company performs a production of Gilbert and Sullivan's satirical opera. View full details |
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| 14 Jun–16 Jun Jun 14–16, 7.30pm | Riverhead Theatre, Louth |
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| Sophie Gilpin directs Puccini's dark drama of political repression, love and revenge. Sung in Italian. View full details |
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| 2 Jun Jun 2, 7.30pm | St Michael & All Angels Church, London W4 |
| 13 Jul Jul 13, 7.30pm | Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon |
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| A pianist and singers perform selections from various operas. View full details |
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| 17 Jun Jun 17, 8pm, doors 6.30pm | The High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells |
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| A performance of works from opera by composers including Handel, Purcell, Gluck and Rameau. View full details |
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| 19 Jun–20 Jun Jun 19 & 20, 7.30pm | The Space, London E14 |
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| The company performs Mozart's lyrical romance about the adventurous Prince Tamino. Sung in English. View full details |
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| 8 Jun–9 Jun Jun 8 & 9, 7.30pm, gates 5pm | Walcot Hall, Lydbury North |
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| Opera Australia performs Mozart's opera about the charismatic ladies' man and adventurer. View full details |
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| 28 Jun 7pm | The Hippodrome, Bo'ness |
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| A reinterpretation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates Of Penzance in which a parson stages a production of the comic opera in order to raise church funds. Directed by Jeff Clarke. View full details |
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| 30 May May 30, 7.45pm | Civic Theatre, Chelmsford |
| 5 Jun Jun 5, 7.30pm | Buxton Opera House, Buxton |
| 15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm | Darlington Civic Theatre, Darlington |
| 19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm | City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds |
| 20 Jun Jun 20, 8pm | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot |
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| John Fulljames directs Jeet Thayil and Edward Rushton's story of four young people preparing a terrorist act who are disturbed by the ghost of Babur, first Mughal Emperor, poet and warrior. View full details |
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| 12 Jun Jun 12, 7.30pm | The Haymarket, Basingstoke |
| 14 Jun–15 Jun Jun 14 & 15, 7.45pm | Howard Assembly Room, Leeds |
| 18 Jun Jun 18, 7.30pm | CBSO Centre, Birmingham |
| 24 Jun Jun 24, 7.30pm | The Oxford Playhouse, Oxford |
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| Mozart's evergreen comedy about pushing the boundaries of love and fidelity. Directed by Harry Fehr and conduced by Thomas Kemp. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 8 Jun–7 Jul From Jun 8, Jun 8, 13, 16, 18, 21, 28, Jul 4, 7, 7.15pm, mat Jun 24, 2pm, ends Jul 7 | Opera Holland Park, London W8 |
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| Annilese Miskimmon's production of Verdi's comic opera about the boisterous knight's exploits, inspired by Shakespeare's The Merry Wives Of Windsor and Henry IV. Conducted Peter Robinson ans starring Olafur Sigurdarson and George Von Bergen. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 20 Jul–3 Aug From Jul 20, Jul 20, 24, 26, 28, 30, Aug 1, 3, 7.30pm, ends Aug 3 | Opera Holland Park, London W8 |
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| Martin Lloyd-Evans directs a double bill of one act operas, with Puccini's comedy of class and social ambition performed alongside Mascagni's bittersweet romance. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 22 Jun–14 Jul From Jun 22, Jun 22, 26, 29, Jul 3, 6, 12, 14, 7.30pm, ends Jul 14 | Opera Holland Park, London W8 |
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| Olivia Fuchs directs Donizetti's tragedy about two warring families, inspired by Scottish history and folklore and based on a novel by Sir Walter Scott. With Elvira Fatykhova as the ill-fated Lucia and conduced by Stuart Stratford. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 7 Jun–30 Jun From Jun 7, Jun 7, 9, 12, 15, 19, 23, 27, 30, 7.30pm, ends Jun 30 | Opera Holland Park, London W8 |
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| Alexander Polianichko conducts Tchaikovsky's atmospheric drama about a selfish playboy who lives to regret his callous behaviour. Starring Mark Stone as Onegin and Anna Leese as the lovelorn Tatyana. Directed by Daniel Slater. Sung in Russian with English surtitles. View full details |
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| 13 Jul–4 Aug From Jul 13, Jul 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 31, Aug 2, 4, 7.30pm, ends Aug 4 | Opera Holland Park, London W8 |
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| The dramatic second instalment of Wagner's Ring cycle, based on Norse mythology. Starring Erik Nelson Werner, Alwyn Mellor, Clive Bayley, Bela Perencz, Katarina Karneus and Annalena Persson. View full details |
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| 16 Jun–27 Jun Jun 16, 20, 27, 4.30pm, orcope4 | Leeds Town Hall, Leeds |
| 23 Jun Jun 23, 4.30pm | The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead |
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| Opera North brings to life Gilbert and Sullivan's melodramatic story of witches, maidens and curses from beyond the grave. View full details and ticket info |
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| 7 Jun–9 Jun Thu & Fri 7.30–10pm; Sat 2.15pm & 7.30pm | Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh |
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| Jo Davies directs the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan story of the Mugatroyd family's curse and its consequences. View full details |
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| 31 May–2 Jun May 31–Jun 2, 7.30pm, mat Jun 2, 2.15pm | Lyceum at Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield |
| 14 Jun–16 Jun Jun 14–16, 7.30pm, mat Jun 16, 2pm | Grand Opera House, Belfast |
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| Opera performed with stunning ice dance accompaniment at the Arena di Verona. View full details |
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| Richard Studer directs Rossini's classic comedy. With a chamber orchestra conducted by Jonathan Lyness. Sung in English. View full details |
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| 8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm | Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury |
| 15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm, doors 6pm | St George's Bristol, Bristol |
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| Jonathan Lo conducts Donizetti's tragic romance about the final days of the second wife of Henry VIII. With Rochelle Hart as Anna Bolena. View full details |
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| 16 Jun–17 Jun Jun 16, 17, 7pm | RNCM Theatre at Royal Northern College Of Music, Manchester |
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| The two-piece performs cabaret, jazz and operatic pieces. View full details |
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| 24 Jun Jun 24, 7.30pm | MARLOWE STUDIO at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury |
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| Stephen Medcalf directs Ned Rorem's intimate chamber opera about a small New Hampshire town, based on the play by Thornton Wilder and featuring performers from the Guildhall School Of Music & Drama. Conducted by Clive Timms. View full details |
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| 29 May–6 Jun May 29, 31, Jun 2, 6, 7pm | Silk Street Theatre at Guildhall School Of Music & Drama, London EC2Y |
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| A children's opera by Oliver Rudland. View full details |
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| 3 Jul Jul 3, 11am & 3.30pm | Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden |
| 31 Aug–1 Sep Aug 31, Sep 1, 11am & 2pm | Mill Studio at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford |
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| The company performs Rossini's classic comedy. View full details |
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| 7 Jun Jun 7, 7.15pm | Worcester Cathedral, Worcester |
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| Cape Town Opera return with Gershwin's popular opera, featuring 'Summertime', 'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So'. View full details and ticket info |
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| 15 Jun–16 Jun Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2pm & 7.30pm | Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh |
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