OPERA UK REGIONAL NEWS COVERAGE

The Royal Opera Celebrates Christmas With HANSEL AND GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2018

The Royal Opera presents a stunning new production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel - the perfect operatic treat for the festive period. This exquisite adaptation of the well-known Brothers Grimm fairytale is staged by director and designer Antony McDonald, who crafts a picture-book production to ... (more...)

Pop-Up Opera to Offer Reimagined LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2018

Opera return this autumn with a reimagining of Bizet's famous masterpiece La Tragedie de Carmen. In 1981 Peter Brook collaborated with composer Marius Constant to reimagine this emotive opera and, now, Opera will stage this stripped back incarnation. Sung in French with Opera's signature 'silent mov... (more...)

Investec Opera Holland Park Offers Hope For Grenfell One Year On
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2018

Investec Opera Holland Park (OHP) marked one year since the tragic Grenfell fire with the Hope for Grenfell Memorial Gala on Wednesday, 13 June. The concert was given in memory of Debbie Lamprell, a much-loved member of OHP's staff who was lost in the disaster, and all the fire's victims. All procee... (more...)

Time Zone Theatre Ltd Announces Second OPERA IN THE CITY FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018

For the second year, Time Zone Theatre Ltd in collaboration with the Bridewell Theatre presents Opera in the City Festival. The boutique festival focuses on rarely performed classics and new, experimental works by emerging British and international artists.... (more...)

Rescue Greyhounds To Grace The Stage At The Opera House Manchester
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018

Ellen Kent's opera productions have a reputation for lavishness, spectacle and grandeur and her latest production of Rigoletto on 11 March will be no different, featuring two elegant greyhounds from Mersey and Cheshire Manchester Branch of The Greyhound Trust to add to the opulence and extravagance.... (more...)

Welsh National Opera Announces Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018

Welsh National Opera presents a feast of Italian operas from three of the greatest composers for its Spring season in Bristol. The season, entitled Rabble Rousers, will feature a new production of Verdi's La forza del destino alongside revivals of Puccini's Tosca and Mozart's Don Giovanni.... (more...)

Photo Flash: Royal Opera House Cinema Series Continues With David McVicar's Production Of Verdi's RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2018

The Royal Opera House's 2017/2018 Cinema Series continues with director David McVicar's production of Giuseppe Verdi's RIGOLETTO, with libretto by Francesco Maria Piave after Victor Hugo's play, Le roi s'amuse.... (more...)

Nevill Holt Opera Announces Two New Orchestral Partnerships For 2018
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2018

Ahead of the much-anticipated unveiling of their brand new 400-seat theatre, the rising star of UK summer opera festivals - Nevill Holt Opera - has now announced two new orchestral partnerships with Royal Northern Sinfonia and Britten Sinfonia for their 2018 season.... (more...)

2017/2018 Royal Opera House Cinema Series Continues With David McVicar's Production Of Verdi's RIGOLETTO
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018

The 2017/2018 Cinema Broadcasts from London's Royal Opera House, which screen in over 50 cinemas across the United States and Canada, are available for advance online viewing for editorial or review purposes.... (more...)

Royal Opera Announces Cast Amendment for THE RETURN OF ULYSSES at the Roundhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018

Due to vocal indisposition, Christine Rice has had to withdraw from singing the role of Penelope in The Return of Ulysses. The role will now be performed by Australian mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup.... (more...)

Nevill Holt Opera Unveils New Theatre for 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017

The award-winning Nevill Holt Opera will open a brand-new theatre on Thursday 14th June 2018.... (more...)

Enrique Granados's GOYESCAS Coming to Wallace Collection's Great Gallery
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2017

The Grange Festival and Via Brooklyn present Goyescas, the 1915 opera by Enrique Granados, in collaboration with the Wallace Collection. Goyescas will be conducted by Mark Austin, with artistic direction by Michael Chance CBE. This unique, one-night event will take place in the Wallace Collection's ... (more...)

Michele Pertusi Steps in for Ildebrando D'Arcangelo in Royal Opera's SEMIRAMIDE
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017

Due to illness, Italian bass-baritone Ildebrando D'Arcangelo has had to withdraw from the role of Assur in Semiramide. The role will now be sung by Italian bass Michele Pertusi for all performances except 16 December, when it will be sung by Italian bass Mirco Palazzi. Mirco Palazzi will also replac... (more...)

Enrique Granados's GOYESCAS Coming to Wallace Collection's Great Gallery
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2017

The Grange Festival and Via Brooklyn present Goyescas, the 1915 opera by Enrique Granados, in collaboration with the Wallace Collection. Goyescas will be conducted by Mark Austin, with artistic direction by Michael Chance CBE. This unique, one-night event will take place in the Wallace Collection's ... (more...)

Conductor Teodor Currentzis Withdraws from Royal Opera House's FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2017

Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis has withdrawn from making his Royal Opera debut conducting Krzysztof Warlikowski's new production of From the House of the Dead at the Royal Opera House.... (more...)