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September

NI Opera presents 'Follies' at The Grand Opera House, Belfast

Eugene Onégin

Find out all about our recent production of Eugene Onégin at the Grand Opera House in Belfast

January

The Out To Lunch Festival

February

The NI Opera Chorus performing at a concert for Sólás

February and June

Two Morning Melodies events are coming to fThe Studio, Grand Opera House, Belfast

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

Eugene Onégin

NI Opera Studio

The Juniper Tree

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

Main Stage

Tosca

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

New Work

Nobody/Somebody

'Nobody/Somebody' is an exciting and powerful new opera created by composer Neil Martin and playwright Fionnuala…

Musical

Into The Woods

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

WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON

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Check out our calendar guide to what's coming up in the next few months.

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Past Production

Eugene Onégin

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

December 2024

Christmas Sing-Along at Custom House

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

November 2024

Christmas Carols at The Merchant

Northern Ireland Opera artists will be performing Christmas Carols in The Great Room at The Merchant…

January 2025

Out To Lunch Festival Event

Join us for an hour of glamour and sparkle in The Black Box, Belfast. We're excited…

WHAT WE DO

What We Do

WHAT WE DO

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.

What We Do

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…

News

17th October 2024

Audition for Music Theatre Performers

Northern Ireland Opera, 15 & 16 November 2024, Belfast, Northern Ireland The award-winning Northern Ireland Opera is holding auditions for 2025/26 programming and would like to hear from music theatre and triple…

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Audition for Music Theatre Performers
2nd October 2024

Finalists in the Equal Opportunity and Impact category at the 2024 International Opera Awards

Northern Ireland Opera are delighted to have been selected as finalists for our artist development and outreach work in the ‘Equal Opportunity and Impact’ category at the 2024 International Opera Awards. Members…

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Finalists in the Equal Opportunity and Impact category at the 2024 International Opera Awards
18th September 2024

Royal visit to the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’ at The Grand Opera House on September 14th. They were accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant…

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Royal visit to the opening night of ‘Eugene Onégin’
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All this week tune in to @bbcradio3 at 1pm to hear highlights from this year's BBC Radio 3 Recitals recorded live at our annual Glenarm Festival of Voice. Listen live each day or later on catch-up - and do keep an eye out next spring to apply for free tickets to be part of the audience for next year's live recordings. @artscouncilni @meaboroughcouncil #glenarm #festivalofvoice #bbcrecitals #summerfestival
We're delighted to announce that our next main stage production in @gohbelfast will be 'Follies', winner of 7 Tony Awards on its debut on Broadway in 1971. Set in that same year, the girls of Weismann’s ‘Follies’ are returning with their partners to the decaying theatre on Broadway which holds so many memories for them for one last time before it is demolished. Time may have moved on, but inside the theatre old connections stir, rivalries flare and ghosts of the past are woken. By the time they all leave the theatre for one last time, their world’s will have shifted and nothing will be the same again. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Goldman from an adaptation by Christopher Bond, this legendary work features unforgettable songs including ‘Broadway Baby’, ‘I’m Still Here’, ‘Could I Leave You’, and ‘Losing My Mind’. ‘Follies’ will be directed by @cameronmenziesdirector , Artistic Director of Northern Ireland Opera. His production of ‘Into The Woods’ at The Lyric Theatre, also with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, was awarded Best Production at The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards in 2022. It subsequently travelled to West Australian Opera in Perth where his production was remounted with an Australian cast to critical acclaim. ‘Follies’ was produced originally on Broadway by Harold Prince. Orchestrations are by Jonathan Tunick. This production will take place by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. ‘Follies’ is on general sale from 10 am on 13 December 2024. Find out more and book via the linktree in the bio or via the Grand Opera House. @ArtsCouncilNI #Follies #StephenSondheim #JamesGoldman #September2025 #booknow #musictheatre #whatson #belfast
Northern Ireland Opera's wonderful Patron, legendary broadcaster Sean Rafferty, hosts his final 'In Tune' on BBC Radio 3 today with lots of special guests. Tune in to what will be a very special show via the link below from 5pm today or listen on catch-up. Sean is pictured here hosting the Competition Finale at this year's Glenarm Festival of Voice. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0025dmj
Members of the NI Opera Chorus are entertaining the afternoon tea diners at @merchantbelfast this afternoon with a wonderful selection of Christmas music 🎄 ☃️ Thank you to all our wonderful singers, soloist @marymccabesoprano, violinist Hayley Howe and pianist @frasierhickland. Find out more about the NI Opera Chorus via our website in the bio - and if you are interested in booking us, do get in touch. With thanks to the team at The Merchant for inviting us to perform! @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Christmas #ChristmasCarols #FestiveMudic #Belfast #performance #corporatebooking #operachorus #artistdevelopment #Christmas2024
The Northern Ireland Opera Chorus will be performing at a fundraising evening in @waterfront_ulster_hall for Sólás on February 15 at 6.30pm. Established in 2009, Sólás is a special needs charity which supports children and young people with a broad range of additional needs including Autism. They are based in South Belfast; however, their work extends across Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Opera Chorus will be performing a fifteen minute set alongside @hardrainse , M’ANAM, @ulsterconsort and the Cross Border Youth Orchestra. Find out more and book via the linktree in the bio. Tickets are £20/£10 concession. @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic #Sólás #operachorus #performance #february #whatson #booknow
Looking for some different Christmas present ideas? Tickets for 'Opera for Tea' @theblackboxbelfast as part of @cathedralquarterartsfest would make a great present. 'Opera for Tea' takes place on 21st January. Doors open at 7 with the performance taking place from 7.30 to 8.30pm. Tickets are £12 each and include a light supper. Full details and booking links can be found via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni #ChristmasGift #christmasgiftideas #january #januaryevents #opera #cabaret #Belfast #dinnerandashow #newyear #2025 #lookahead #bookahead
Tonight we're performing @themacbelfast for the opening of their stunning new exhibition 'I See His Blood Upon The Rose'. L-R @marymccabesoprano @jennybourke_mezzo and 🎻Hayley Howe. Thanks to @nualacampbell for Hair and Make-Up Design. #operaandart #opera #gallery #plunkett #song
We'll be kicking off the Christmas season on 30th November with members of the NI Opera Chorus performing carols and festive music in The Great Room of @merchantbelfast during afternoon tea service. There are two sittings, one from 12.45 to 2.15pm and the second from 3.15 to 4.45pm - if you book an afternoon tea on 30 November for either of these sittings you'll experience some beautiful music from NI Opera artists too! Find out more via the linktree in the bio. #festiveseason #belfast #afternoontea #carols #festivemusic #novemberevents #christmasinbelfast