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*****Sold Out***** Christmas Sing-Along with NI Opera Artists at Custom House, Belfast

December

Christmas Extravaganza at The Harrison

January

Cabaret at the 'Out To Lunch' Festival

Follies

Look back at our most recent major production in the Grand Opera House

Eugene Onegin

West Australian Opera remounts our 2024 production of Eugene Onegin for their 2026 Season

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Find out all about our recent production of ''Follies' at the Grand Opera House, Belfast

Follies

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Eugene Onégin

Love, friendship and fidelity collide with devastating consequences in this story of passion, pride, a moment’s…

NI Opera Studio

The Juniper Tree

'The Juniper Tree' is based on a famous Grimm's fairytale, in which a jealous stepmother murders…

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Tosca

Northern Ireland Opera returns in 2023 with Puccini’s ‘Tosca’, after our critically acclaimed and sold-out production…

Musical

Into The Woods

BEST PRODUCTION, THE IRISH TIMES IRISH THEATRE AWARDS 2022 In a whirlwind quest to make their…

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What's On 2025

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Christmas Sing-Along at Custom House

Come along for an hour of festive music with Northern Ireland Opera in The Hub at…

December 2025

Christmas at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

Join us at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction on the Malone Road for an afternoon of…

Outreach

Northern Ireland Opera bring innovative new productions of the highest artistic quality to the stage, reflecting…

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Follies

Northern Ireland Opera’s next major production at the Grand Opera House is ‘Follies’, winner of 7…

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We are Northern Ireland's award-winning national opera company, an arts charity dedicated to the highest standards of opera performance, development of young talent and community outreach and education. Find out more about our productions since our foundation in 2010 via the link.

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Artist Development

Chorus Development Programme Our Chorus Development Programme launched in 2022, following open auditions to select local…

Past Productions

Outreach

Northern Ireland Opera bring innovative new productions of the highest artistic quality to the stage, reflecting…

The Glenarm Festival of Voice

The festival features public recitals and events, including three concerts in partnership with and broadcast by…

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1st December 2025

Hydebank Wood Women’s Choir win at Holywood Music Festival

The Hydebank Wood Women’s Choir recently won the Adult Community Choir Award at the Holywood Music Festival. They performed ‘Remember Me’ by Kristen and Robert Lopez, The Sound of Silence by Simon…

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Hydebank Wood Women’s Choir win at Holywood Music Festival
6th November 2025

Eugene Onegin to be remounted for West Australian Opera in 2026

Northern Ireland Opera’s critically acclaimed production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin will be travelling to Perth for West Australian Opera in August 2026. Eugene Onégin, Grand Opera House, Belfast September 2024. Photos: Neil…

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Eugene Onegin to be remounted for West Australian Opera in 2026
9th October 2025

Reviews and Audience Feedback for Follies

Northern Ireland Opera’s spectacular production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Performed at the Grand Opera House Belfast in September 2025, Follies brought…

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Reviews and Audience Feedback for Follies
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Highlights from an excellent review for our recent production of Follies, full review in @opera_magazine this month. Thank you to Michael Quinn and Opera for reviewing our production - we loved bringing this wonderful show to @gohbelfast @artscouncilni @fourthwallpr #opera #operareview #sondheim #follies Director: @cameronmenziesdirector Music Director: Greg Arrowsmith Choreographer: @jrooneydance Set Design: @niallmckeeverdesign Lighting Design: @jakewiltshireld Sound Design: Andy Graham Associate Director: @eldridge.greg Costume Co-Design: @gillian.lennox01 Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Design: @nualacampbell Repetiteur: @frasierhickland Orchestra Manager: @maggiebarry17 Cast Sally Durant Plummer: @annajanecasey13 Phyllis Rogers Stone: Annette McLaughlin @netsymac Buddy Plummer: @markdugdale01 Benjamin Stone: @alasdair_harvey Young Sally: @brigidsunshine Young Phyllis: @annaviolett.2 Young Buddy: @reecemcgowan Young Benjamin: @_chriskane Carlotta Campion: @jacquelinedankworth Stella Deems: @pippawinslow Hattie Walker: @harding49 Solange La Fitte: @stanners1970 Emily Whitman: @christina.nelson.1088 Theodore Whitman: @dickycrox Heidi Schiller: @garrettsgossip Young Heidi Schiller: @petrawells_soprano Dimitri Weismann: @martymaguire_jm Roscoe: @darrenfranklin645 Dee Dee West: @colettelennondougal Sandra Crane: @mullan.orla Margie & Stella/Heidi Cover: @maevebyrne0211 Ensemble: @beckyy__anderson (Young Solange), @sophie.fleet (Young Stella) @chloe.hopcroft (Young Carlotta) @jo_johnston2301 (Young Hattie/Imaginary Sally), @anna_tennyson (Young Emily), @mark_darcyuk , @nic_cain (Kevin), @ciaranmccormack_ , @focarroll (Young Theodore), @thedancingsean_ (Max Deems), @jed.hoyle Stage Management Vicki Mackenzie @mackenzie3000 @lvwieland , Kerri Stokes, @deirbhile.nilorcain
We're really looking forward to performing for our friends @theharrisonbelfast during the afternoon of Sunday 14th December. Expect a heart-warming celebration filled with Christmas arias, duets, and sing-alongs with @jennybourke_mezzo tenor Aaron O'Hare @aj.ohare and pianist Ruth McCavery. It’s the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. Sip something sparkling, soak up the seasonal spirit, and let the music transport you into Christmas cheer. A festive afternoon not to be missed! Details and tickets via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni #christmas #christmasmusic #festivetunes #chrismtasextravaganza #operainbelfast #mezzo #tenor #christmasevents #christmasinbelfast
The start of a busy festive weekend with carols and Christmas songs at @merchantbelfast during their delicious festive afternoon tea. Next we're off to @theroyalbelfastgolfclub for an opera evening in support of @actioncancer and tomorrow we're performing a concert for the Georgian Festival in Armagh. Thank you to our artists today, @marymccabesoprano @anna.gregg.soprano @aj.ohare @seamus_brady8 and pianist @frasierhickland Thank you @cameronmenziesdirector @harding49 @megan_mcardle who are managing this weekend's busy schedule. @artscouncilni #christmas #festivemusic #opera #artsandbusiness #christmasmusic #carols #operasingers #operaevents
We had a great time working with children from Currie Primary and Holy Family primary schools in @theduncairn earlier this week for a shared education project, learning and performing some music together. Thank you to both schools, the brilliant children who took part and to @indiachapmanwebb our Schools Outreach Coordinator for facilitating this fun and active session. @artscouncilni #sharededucation #northernireland #northbelfast #music #singing #opera #outreach #education #musicinschools #choir #community #communitycohesion
Tune in to Classical Connections @bbcradioulster on Sunday from 7pm when @indiachapmanwebb part of our Outreach team, will be talking to John Toal @johnnytoal1 about the Hydebank Wood Women's Choir's recent win at the @holywood_.music._festival in the Adult Community Choir category. Hydebank Wood Women's Choir comprises residents, officers and staff from HMP Hydebank Wood College and was set up by India in 2022, coming under the umbrella of Northern Ireland Opera's outreach and education programme earlier this year. They meet and rehearse once a week and have been highlighted in the Nov 2024 Inspection Report of Hydebank Women's Prison by the Department of Justice as an example of notable positive practice. The choir is funded by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund 'Awards for All' programme - #ThanksToYou for playing the #NationalLottery and helping us and thousands of other good causes make a difference in our community. Find the link to the programme in the linktree in our bio to listen to India on Classical Connnections on Sunday (likely to be around an hour in to the programme) or afterwards on catch up. @ArtsCouncilNI @cameronmenziesdirector @departmentofjusticeni #choir #communitychoir #womenschoir #prisonchoir #musicinprisons #justicesystem #rehabilitation #womenprisoners #belfast #northernireland #opera #operaoutreach #nationallotterycommunityfund
Toi Toi Toi to Hydebank Wood Women's Choir who have been rehearsing and working hard preparing for the @holywood_.music._festival today, with adjudicators listening to them perform from Hydebank Wood College. Northern Ireland Opera works with the choir as part of our year round outreach and education programme. The choir is funded through support from the National Lottery Community Fund ‘Awards for All’ programme. Led by India Chapman-Webb since 2022, this choir has already achieved remarkable success and was highlighted in the November 2024 Inspection Report of Hydebank Women’s Prison by the Department of Justice as an example of notable positive practice. @artscouncilni @nationallotterygoodcauses @cameronmenziesdirector #choir #choircompetition #outreach #education #prison #prisoneducation #prisonchoir #northernireland #opera #operaoutreach
🎭 Nominations are open for the 26th What's On Stage Awards! 🎭 Did you see our production of Follies at the @gohbelfast, Belfast in September? If you enjoyed it, we’d be so grateful if you could nominate us via the link in bio... ✨ Categories we’re eligible for: 🏆 Best Performer in a Musical 🌟 Best Supporting Performer in a Musical 🎶 Best Professional Debut (Both Anna Violet (Young Phyllis) and Chris Kane (Young Ben) made their professional debuts in Follies.) 🎭 Best Musical Revival Thank you! @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Follies #WhatsOnStageAwards #sondheim #musical #stageawards #nominate #operacompany #belfast #musicalrevival #vote Photo: @neilharrisonphotography
We're off to @merchantbelfast on 29 November to perform some beautiful festive music during afternoon tea in the Great Room. Book a ticket for a delicious festive treat: during your afternoon tea, enjoy a performance by NI Opera's artists @marymccabesoprano @anna.gregg.soprano tenor @aj.ohare baritone @seamus_brady8 and pianist @frasierhickland Tickets bookable via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #christmas #afternoontea #festiveafternoontea #christmasevents #afternoon #opera #operasingers #christmastreat #christmasparty
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