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Past Productions

Explore Northern Ireland Opera's past productions - from 2011 to present

Eugene Onégin

Eugene Onégin

'Onegin' in September 2024 - selected as number 3 in The Observer's top ten concerts and operas in the UK for 2024

Eugene Onégin
Tosca

Tosca

'Tosca' in September 2023 '...one of NIO's finest productions.' Bachtrack

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La Traviata

La Traviata

'La Traviata' in September 2022 was selected as one of The Observer's top ten operas and concerts in the UK for 2022

La Traviata
Into The Woods

Into The Woods

'Into The Woods', our most recent production at the Lyric Theatre Belfast in February 2022. This production will be performed for West Australian Opera in March 2023

Into The Woods
La Bohème

La Bohème

'La Boheme', our production of Puccini's much loved classic, performed in the Carlisle Memorial Church in September 2021.

La Bohème

Past Production

In Conversation: ‘Follies’ and Sondheim

In Conversation: Sondheim and Follies

Join us for an evening of conversation, insight and…

Past Production

Summer Recital Series 2025

In partnership with First Church, Belfast and RIAM as part of the annual Summer Recital Series,…

Concert

Morning Melodies – ‘A Rose By Any Other Name’

A rose….By any other name would smell as sweet Composers have used roses as a powerful…

Past Production

Meow Meow: Feline Intimate

Northern Ireland Opera welcomes international singing sensation Meow Meow back to Belfast, fresh from her triumph…

August 2025

The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice

The Glenarm Festival of Voice will take place from 22-24 August 2025. Now in its fifteenth…

Past Production

Summer Events 2025

Northern Ireland Opera will be performing concerts, pop-up performances and special events throughout the summer Full…

Past Production

Cocktails and Cabaret

Introducing a unique event this summer in The Studio at the Grand Opera House... Enjoy a…

Concert

Music for Good Friday

The Northern Ireland Opera Chorus and soloists will be performing with The Ulster Orchestra in their…

Main Stage

Follies

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

Concert

Morning Melodies

*********** SOLD OUT *********************** 11 June: Northern Ireland Opera & The Grand Opera House Present Morning…

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…

Past Production

From Old to New – Ulster Scots Song

Come and explore how Ulster Scots song has changed over time: from folk song evolving into…

Past Production

Afternoon Recital at The Londonderry Arms

Enjoy an hour of arias and songs in the historic Londonderry Arms Hotel in Carnlough on…

August 2025

Opera at The Court House

We're delighted to be returning to The Court House this summer as part of the Open…

July/August 2024

Summer Recital Series 2024

In partnership with First Church, Belfast, as part of their annual Summer Recital Series, Northern Ireland…

Past Production

The 14th Glenarm Festival of Voice

The 14th Glenarm Festival of Voice returns to the beautiful Co Antrim village of Glenarm from…

July 2024

Springtime, Summertime and Mischief

Join us for an hour of arias and songs on a theme of ‘Springtime, Summertime and…

June 2024

The Stars, The Moon and The Georgian Sky

Join us in a brand new Salon event designed for and performed in the stunning Bishop’s…

October 2024

Morning Melodies

**************SOLD OUT******************** Northern Ireland Opera & The Grand Opera House present a magical musical morning performance…

Concert

CHORUS!

Following on from the huge success of our 2023 Opera Chorus Development Programme and our chorus's…

Main Stage

Eugene Onégin

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

Past Production

Cabaret de la Boîte Noire’

********** SOLD OUT ************** After a sold-out presentation last year we return to the Black Box…

Past Production

Christmas Sing-Along at The MAC

Come and perform songs, carols and music with the NI Opera Chorus Experience the power of…

New Work

Cupid’s Bow

Celebrate Valentine’s week as Cupid and a host of wonderful and recognisable characters from some of…

NI Opera Studio

The Juniper Tree

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

Concert

Afternoon Recital at the Londonderry Arms

NI Opera presents an afternoon recital in the historic Londonderry Arms in Carnlough as part of…

Concert

The Glenarm Festival of Voice Competition Finale

Book now for the thrilling culmination to the Glenarm Festival of Voice, the much-anticipated Competition Finale,…

Past Production

Opera Dinner

Experience the height of luxury in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter as Northern Ireland Opera…

Past Production

Tosca & a Tipple

Northern Ireland Opera welcomes you to The Black Box, Belfast, for an evening of trivia, fun…

Concert

Lunchtime Recital

*** FULLY BOOKED *** Banish the Monday blues and join us for a free hour of…

June 2024

Opera Tots

**********SOLD OUT****************** Opera Tots is a free programme created for young children up to 24 months…

NI Opera Studio

Live at the Park

Come along to Flowerfield Arts Centre for a free lunchtime performance in Portstewart. Listen to soprano…

Concert

Summer Recital Series 2023

In partnership with First Church, Belfast, as part of their annual Summer Recital Series, Northern Ireland…

Concert

The 13th Glenarm Festival of Voice

Join Northern Ireland Opera in the beautiful coastal village of Glenarm from August 25-27 for our…

Associate Artist Production

Walled City Music Festival Concert

This exciting collaboration between Walled City Music Piano Festival and Northern Ireland Opera will bring their…

Concert

Chorus! 2023

Following on from the huge success of the 2022 Opera Chorus Development programme and their performances…

Main Stage

Tosca

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

Past Production

The Salon Series

The Salon Series is a new programme of short operas, art songs, cabaret and music theatre…

Past Production

Les Nuits d’Été & À Chloris

À Chloris and a selection of mélodie by Reynaldo Hahn will be performed by soprano Anna…

March 2024

‘Songs and Dances of Death’ & ‘Kindertotenlieder’

A double bill of 'Songs and Dances of Death' by Mussorgsky and 'Kindertotenlieder' by Mahler: part…

Past Production

The Lost Boy

Vocalist Conor Quinn, who audiences loved as 'Jack' in our critically acclaimed production of 'Into The…

Past Production

Sea Wrack

'Sea Wrack' is one of six productions making up The Salon Series, featuring staged performances by…

Past Production

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered will be performed by soprano Wendy Ferguson and pianist Ruth McGinley, with songs from the golden…

Past Production

La Voix Humaine

Northern Ireland Opera's production of 'La Voix Humaine' will be staged at The Everyman, Cork in…

Concert

Festive Events

Join NI Opera for a series of festive events this Christmas. Upcoming Events On 18th December…

Past Production

Cabaret de la Boîte Noire

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for an hour of glamour and sparkle, taking…

Outreach

Opera Adventurers

Opera Adventurers is a newly designed school and youth group programme created by Northern Ireland Opera,…

Concert

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

An evening of music with the Ulster Orchestra which starts with Schumann's Violin Concerto performed by…

Outreach

From Old to New: Ulster Scots Songs

Come along to the Grand Opera House and enjoy a free lunchtime recital in the Studio…

Concert

Summer Recital Series

In partnership with First Church, Belfast as part of their annual Summer Recital Series, Northern Ireland…

Past Production

Feline Intimate

Meow Meow’s Belfast appearance promises an intimate introductory evening of musical mayhem and beauty from Brecht…

Past Production

La Triviata

Join Northern Ireland Opera at The New Orpheus, Belfast for an afternoon of quizzes and live…

Concert

12th Glenarm Festival of Voice

Join Northern Ireland Opera and BBC Radio 3 in the beautiful coastal village of Glenarm this…

New Work

Nobody/Somebody

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

Main Stage

La Traviata

Come and celebrate the return of opera to the Grand Opera House Belfast in September 2022.…

Associate Artist Production

The Great American Songbook

*PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO COVID-19, CQAF ARE TAKING ALL EVENTS ONLINE - THIS EVENT WILL…

Musical

Into The Woods

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

NI Opera Studio

Christmas Concert

Join the Northern Ireland Opera Studio singers for their annual Christmas Concert in Belfast's city centre…

Associate Artist Production

Puccini and a Pint

As part of the 11th Festival of Voice, which is taking place in Belfast this year…

Main Stage

Così fan tutte

'An entertaining and novel take on Mozart’s Così fan tutte - a big hit for Northern Ireland Opera'…

Past Production

Hansel and Gretel

“Lively, funny and provocatively gruesome” The Sunday Times “A feisty staging of Humperdinck’s opera… Northern Ireland…

Main Stage

Don Giovanni

“Mears’s last hurrah in Belfast was a hugely entertaining and witty show, met with chuckles throughout”…

Main Stage

Radamisto

‘The young company made a persuasive case for both the work, in Christopher Cowell’s eminently singable…

Past Production

Agrippina

Main Stage

Powder Her Face

“A brilliant new production… a triumph for (Antony) McDonald, NI Opera and, above all, (Mary) Plazas”…

Main Stage

The Threepenny Opera

‘A tight, energised entertainment that is a fine addition to the company’s catalogue’ – Music: ★★★★ |…

Musical

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me, Kate, Cole Porter’s iconic musical comedy follows a fiery couple of co-stars feuding both…

Film Production

Old Friends and Other Days

Old Friends and Other Days, a film by Northern Ireland Opera, supported by the Arts Council…

Film Production

Northern Songs Series 2

Northern Songs Series 2 returns on May 13th 2021 and every Thursday at 8pm for eight…

Main Stage

La Bohème

Opera Now: Music:★★★★★ Staging:★★★★★ ''This is opera at its finest' The Times:★★★★ "Northern Ireland Opera…

Concert

11th Festival of Voice 2021

The Glenarm Festival of Voice, our annual celebration of voice and song, is now in its…

Past Production

The Devil Made Me Do It

Northern Ireland Opera invites you to join us for an hour of devilish arias, duets, and…

Film Production

At Home for Heroes

At Home for Heroes: A classical thank you to the NHS and frontline workers Northern Ireland…

Past Production

The Festival of Voice 2020

This August we will celebrate The Festival of Voice 2020 which this year, because of the…

Past Production

Lockdown Activities

During the lockdown, we’ve been busy creating projects and activities for you to take part in…

Past Production

The Festival of Voice 2020: The Finale Film

The Festival of Voice Competition Finale has been filmed for the first time this year. Watch…

Film Production

Northern Songs

Join some of Northern Ireland’s best known opera singers as they take you to their home…

Associate Artist Production

The Associate Artists

The Associate Artists were brought together by Northern Ireland Opera to bring live music safely to…

Associate Artist Production

White Ribbon

‘White Ribbon’ is a collaborative anthem created in support of the White Ribbon Campaign, a global…

Past Production

The Chronic Identity Crisis of Pamplemousse

Pamplemousse the grapefruit is upset. And lonely. His mouse neighbours aren’t very friendly unless he’s crying…

Film Production

At Home for Christmas

Enjoy our celebration of Christmas in this short film produced last year with some of our…

NI Opera Studio

The Enchantress

A corrupt state, a spoiled prince, a woman of the stage: Things are about to change…

Main Stage

Die Fledermaus

Friends – who’d have ‘em? This was probably one of the less offensive thoughts to go…

NI Opera Studio

Offenbach Bicentenary Operetta Festival

Join the NI Opera Studio in celebrating the bicentenary of Jacques Offenbach, with performances of two…

NI Opera Studio

La Dirindina

BANNED IN 1715.  JUST AS SCANDALOUS IN 2019. La Dirindina is headed for a stellar career…

Main Stage

Sweeney Todd

Northern Ireland Opera and the Lyric Theatre present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Attend the tale of…

NI Opera Studio

If You Can Find Me

An empty theatre at night…  A mysterious visitor. NI Opera Studio presents a tale of escape, longing, and…

Main Stage

Rigoletto

Northern Ireland Opera, in co-operation with the Ópera Nacional de Chile, presents Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in the original…

NI Opera Studio

Così fan Tutte/School for Lovers

Brides, Boys, Booze Welcome to opera as you’ve never seen it before. Mozart’s Così fan Tutte/School for Lovers,…

NI Opera Studio

Hidden Extras

"Send me a bride of the following specifications…" Join us for Rossini’s modern tale of an…

Main Stage

Earthsong

Jacobus Klopper Canticle of the Sun Felix Mendelssohn Die erste Walpurgisnacht Andrew Carter Benedicite Christopher Marshall Earthsong (European Premiere) The planet…

Concert

Requiem

Join the combined forces of the Belfast Philharmonic Youth Chamber Choir, soloists from the Northern Ireland Opera Studio,…

Past Production

The Flying Dutchman

“An achievement of which Wagner himself would no doubt have been proud” – ★★★★ The Telegraph “A thrilling…

Past Production

The Importance of Being Earnest

“Visually and dramatically, (Antony) McDonald has realised (Gerald) Barry’s surreal operatic world with wonderful precision…musically it…

Past Production

The Magic Flute

“Couldn’t have been more of a success… a Flute far-better-endowed companies would be proud to tour”…

Past Production

The Turn of the Screw

“This is a first-rate cast…It’s a Screw that any company would be proud to…

Past Production

L’elisir D’amore

“This is a staging of L’Elisir d’Amore rich in comic detail, but also highly sensitized to…

Past Production

Macbeth

“This production is another memorable landmark for a company that’s just four years old” – ★★★★ The Times…

Main Stage

Salome

“A fine, startling achievement that confirms Northern Ireland Opera’s growing status as a force to be…

Past Production

NI Opera Shorts

“Remarkable… each opera was skilful, provoking laughter as well as sorrow” The Observer “A fine introduction…

Past Production

Orpheus in the Underworld

“Flamboyantly irreverent” The Guardian “A show that’s full of fizz, contemporary relevance and belly laughter” Irish…

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Tickets for our major new production of Carmen coming to the @gohbelfast next September go on general sale today from 10am: a perfect Christmas present for the opera or theatre lover in your life. This year we are performing three evening performances and a matinee too. Find out more and book via the linktree in the bio or at the Grand Opera House from 10am today. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Carmen #Belfast #September2026 #operatickets #christmaspresent #theatretickets #booktickets #bizet #georgesbizet #toreador #habanera #culturetrip #cultureweekend #culturetourism #northernireland #belfastoperahouse #grandoperahousebelfast
Auditions will take place in February 2026 in preparation for our major production of Carmen in September and a number of yet to be announced projects throughout the spring and summer season. We're looking for chorus development programme members and for some roles within Carmen. We'll announce further details about when and where auditions will take place in the new year. The Chorus Development Programme is only open to artists domiciled on the island of Ireland. As part of this programme you will get paid performance opportunities and get to work with internationally renowned expert coaches, technicians and practitioners to help hone your craft If you know anyone who would be interested, please do share this post. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector Photo: @neilharrisonphotography The NI Opera Chorus performing in Eugene Onegin, September 2024 #operachorus #auditions #operaauditions #artistdevelopment #operadevelopmentprogramme #opera #onegin #carmen #carmenauditions #carmenchorus #belfast #belfastauditions #northernirishsingers #irishsingers #irishoperasingers
Northern Ireland Opera makes a spectacular return to the Grand Opera House in September 2026 with a brand new production of Bizet’s Carmen, one of the grandest operas of them all. Your critically acclaimed national opera company will bring to life the powerful story of Carmen, a passionate, intelligent woman who dares to challenge convention, pursuing seduction, love and her freedom. Filled with famous arias including the Habanera and the Toreador song, booking opens this week for an evening of fiery emotion in one of best-loved operas ever written. Booking is now open for The Friends of NI Opera, and Gold and Silver friends of the Grand Opera House. Booking opens for Bronze Friends of the Grand Opera House at 10am on Wednesday 10th December and the production will be on general sale on Friday 12 December from 10am. Full details via the linktree in our bio. @ArtsCouncilNI @gohbelfast #Carmen #Opera #Belfast #OperainBelfast #NorthernIrelandOpera #Bizets #NewSeason #Operain2026
We're looking forward to welcoming a full house to our Christmas Sing-Along at Custom House tomorrow morning! NI Opera artists @marymccabesoprano @jennybourke_mezzo @aj.ohare @seamus_brady8 and pianist @tristanrusscher will be performing arias and Christmas songs, then there is an opportunity for the audience to join in with some festive favourites. Find out more in the linktree in our bio. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Christmas #ChristmasSingAlong #FestiveSeason #BelfastChristmas #ChristmasinBelfast #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasMusicTime
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
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