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Past Productions

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

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

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…

NI Opera Studio

Live at the Park

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

Education

Music and Theatre Skills Summer Scheme

Are you 12-18, interested in theatre skills and looking for something to do this summer? We…

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!

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

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

‘Creative Carlisle’ Skills Expo at the Crumlin Road Gaol

Northern Ireland Opera and the Belfast Buildings Trust are working together on a special creative skills…

Outreach

Opera Adventurers

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

Outreach

Opera Tots

Opera Tots for children aged 0-24 months is a newly designed programme 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

Children’s Activities at Glenarm: Singing and Stories!

Join us for some family friendly activities at The 12th Glenarm Festival of Voice! Come along…

Outreach

From Old to New: Ulster Scots Songs

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

Outreach

Irish Folk Songs Recital

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…

Outreach

Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Join Northern Ireland Opera at various locations along the Maritime Mile on Sunday afternoons for free…

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…

Associate Artist Production

Filming Opera: Sound Technology

Join NIO Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and Producer, Mixer and Sound Engineer Rocky O'Reilly as they…

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

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…

Film Production

At Home for Christmas

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

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…

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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Our wonderful artists who performed tonight at our Opera Dinner with The Merchant Hotel, @marymccabesoprano @brendancollinsbaritone @aj.ohare @mezzo_margaret and @tristanrusscher - Thank you all! And huge thanks to our fantastic audience and the fabulous team at @merchantbelfast. Director/Styling @cameronmenziesdirector Gowns @lindabritten Hair @sophiewatsonhair Make-Up @shannonmawkmcmahon @artscouncilni #operadinner #Opera #belfast #northernirelandopera #merchant
The Merchant Hotel have generously given us a pair of tickets to give away to one of our followers on Facebook/Instagram to attend our Opera Dinner this Thursday 28th September! The evening starts at 7pm with a glass of bubbles and a selection of canapés and is followed by a six-course dinner in the Rita Duffy Suite at @merchantbelfast, with opera performances between the courses performed by @marymccabesoprano , mezzo @mezzo_margaret , tenor @aj.ohare @brendancollinsbaritone and pianist @tristanrusscher. To enter, email us at info@niopera.com and tell us what city Puccini’s opera ‘Tosca’ is set in. Entries close at midday on Wednesday 27th September: the winner will be selected at random in a draw and will be informed by email and announced by 6pm on Wednesday 27th September. Please ensure you put ‘Opera Dinner Competition’ in the subject line and that your contact details include a telephone number in the body of the message. Terms and conditions: One entry per person: all entrants must be over 18 years of age. If you are the lucky winner, you and your guest must be over 18 years of age. The event will take place in The Merchant Hotel in Belfast and travel to or from the venue is not included in this prize. There will be a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival but alcohol or drinks during the meal are not included in the event or in these prize tickets. Please advise The Merchant of any food allergies – The Merchant cannot guarantee that their dishes will be completely allergen free. Please note, on the evening you will be seated as a pair with other guests at tables of 10. Unfortunately The Merchant do not have the capacity to seat groups separately. This prize cannot be redeemed for money, transferred or sold onwards - only the named winner and a guest will be admitted to the event. @cameronmenziesdirector #operadinner #belfast #themerchant
Our next opera production is less than a month away! On 19th October, join us at @themacbelfast for a fully staged production of Poulenc's gripping one-woman, one-act opera, 'La Voix Humaine' performed by @marymccabesoprano and @davidquigleypianist and directed by @cameronmenziesdirector. 'La Voix Humaine' is based on a play of the same name written by Jean Cocteau, who directed the first production in 1959. We eavesdrop and watch as a woman receives a phone call from her lover. Over the course of 50 minutes, her life unravels as he tells her he is in love with someone else and ends their relationship. Her mood moves from tenderness to neediness and anguish, brilliantly expressed by Poulenc’s music. It’s a powerful, emotional work, with a perspective seen from just one side of a relationship that is ending in real time. We feel for ‘Elle’ and go through all the emotions with her as her life falls apart in an intense but universal story of heartbreak and loss. Find out more and book now via the link in the bio! Photo credit: @neilharrisonphotography Styling: @cameronmenziesdirector Gown: @lindabritten Wigs and Make-Up @nualacampbell Photo location: @hillsboroughcastle @artscouncilni @belfastmusic_scene #whatson #SalonSeries #whatsoninoctober #octoberevents #northernireland #culture #frenchmusic #frenchculture #poulenc #oneactopera #onewomanopera #cocteau #jeancocteau #francispoulenc #soprano #operasingersofinstagram #operalife #operafan #tryopera #womenontheedgeofanervousbreakdown #almodovar #frenchculture #frenchopera #belfast #booknow
Tonight we are back on stage at the @gohbelfast for our final 'Tosca' of this run. Toi toi toi to our incredible cast, chorus, creatives, stage management and tech teams, @ulsterorchestra @belfastphilchoir and the brilliant front of house team at The Grand Opera House, Belfast who welcome our audiences every night. It's been wonderful bringing this sold-out production to our audiences throughout this week - and our fantastic Community Dress Rehearsal audience last week too. Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket, seen the show or donated through our QR code in the programme or via our website to help us in our future work both on and off stage. Our programmes are free at the venue, but if you haven't managed to get a ticket to 'Tosca', you can also download them free from our production page on our website where you'll see full details of everyone involved in this mammoth Belfast production. With huge thanks to the @artscouncilni who as our Principal Funder make this scale of work possible. @cameronmenziesdirector @svetlanakasyan @brendancollinsbaritone Photo credits #tedeum graphy #Tosca #Puccini #LastNight #ClosingNight #soldoutseason #fullhouse #opera #belfast #belfasttheatre #belfastopera #operanorthernireland #loveopera #operafans #operalife #operasingersofinstagram #productionphotos #thriller #tedeum
Our third performance of 'Tosca' takes place tonight, with another full house booked in @gohbelfast - have a look through these production photos taken by @neilharrisonphotography and @magowanphil to give you a little taster of what to expect... We look forward to sharing this production with tonight's audience and hearing what you think about it - do fill out the questionnaire you'll receive after the show from the Grand Opera House if you are the booker: it is great to hear your feedback. Find out all about the production on our website in the bio link: and if you'd like to support our work, please do visit the 'Support Us' section too. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #artscharity #opera #puccini #tosca #supporthearts #loveopera #operaset #operacostumes #operaproduction #newproduction #belfast #northernireland #nationaloperacompany #productionphotography #cavaradossi #scarpia
Watch our 'Tosca' set @gohbelfast change through the three acts as our incredible backstage and technical teams work their magic... Set designed by @niallmckeeverdesign, built by @lyricsceneshop. Stage Management/Production Team @katewatkins @mackenzie3000 @lvwieland @deirbhile.nilorcain @padraigoduinnin 'Tosca' directed by @cameronmenziesdirector @artscouncilni #tosca #puccini #operaset #operalife #italianopera #belfast #stagemanagement #theatrecareers #timelapse