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

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me Kate

Kiss Me, Kate was our most recent co-production at The Lyric Theatre, Belfast in February 2020, where we produce a three-week run of a musical theatre production each year.

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Christmas Concert

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

Main Stage

Così fan tutte

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

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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…

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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…

Main Stage

La Bohème

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

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

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…

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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…

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The Magic Flute

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

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The Turn of the Screw

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

Main Stage

Tosca

“A triumphant debut” Independent on Sunday

“A remarkable achievement…the results breathed charisma and conviction”– ★★★★

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L’elisir D’amore

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

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Macbeth

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

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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…

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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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Some costume clues for #IntoTheWoods - fabric samples and corners and edges of designs to give you a glimpse into the spectacular world we are creating @lyricbelfast with our stunning set and costumes designed by @niallmckeeverdesign. Niall was born and raised in Co Fermanagh and is currently based in London: we are delighted to be able to commission him to create his spectacular set and design work for the first time at the Lyric. Book tickets now via the link: now only a couple of weeks until we open! @ArtsCouncilNI @cameronmenziesdirector . . . . . #Fermanagh #Enniskillen #setandcostume #setdesigner #IntoTheWoods #Sondheim #fabric #costumedesign #setdesign #sneakpreview #whichcharacter #costumeillustration #stagecareers #theatrecareers #northernirishtalent #irishtalent #creativecareers #booknow
Our Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector working with our #IntoTheWoods cast in rehearsals earlier this evening. Not long now until the show opens! Find out more about this exciting new production in the bio link and book your tickets now @lyricbelfast! . . . . . .@artscouncilni @fourthwallpr #Sondheim #rehearsals #Director #rehearsalroom #Belfast #northernireland #actors #rehearsing #musical #musical theatre #cast #showtime #book now #February #operadirector
Into The Woods rehearsals today: Little Red Riding Hood (@samgiffard) meets the Wolf 🐺 (@peterhannah88).... Book now @lyricbelfast or via the bio link: previews 3-8 February, show runs 9-27 February.🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . .@artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Sondheim #IntoTheWoods #musical #february #Belfast #visitbelfast #citybreak #theatretrip #performingarts #redridinghood #Wolf #fairytales #whathappensnext #happyeverafter #onceuponatime #musicalfan #operacompany #rehearsal
Meet the cast for our new production of ‘Into The Woods’, which runs 9-27 February with previews 3-8 February @lyricbelfast . Come and watch one of Stephen Sondheim’s best-loved musicals performed by this brilliantly talented cast, featuring West End stars, well-known NI stage favourites, professional opera singers performing in their first musicals and new local actors making their debut professional performances too! . . . . . . . . .@ArtsCouncilNI @cameronmenziesdirector . . . . .. . #IntoTheWoods #StephenSondheim #Sondheim #belfastactors #northernirishactors #irishactors #northernireland #westendstars #broadwaymusicals #whatson #booknow #theatre #happyeverafter #whatsoninfebruary #culturetrip #citybreak #visitbelfast #whatsonni #castlist
Here are some of our fabulous cast for ‘Into The Woods’ who arrived for their first rehearsals earlier this week in Belfast. Our new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic musical comes to @lyricbelfast from 9-27 February (previews 3-8 Feb). Book your tickets and find out all about the show in the bio link! . . . . . . . @artscouncilni photo credit @lostlenscaps #IntoTheWoods #StephenSondheim #musicals #musicaltheatre #whatsoninbelfast #belfast #whatsonni #performingarts #cinderella #sleepingbeauty #rapunzel #fairytales #happyeverafter #onceuponatime #jackandthebeanstalk #agony #averyniceprince #redridinghood #visitbelfast #embraceagiantspirit #belfasttheatre #showtime #booknow #witch #becarefulwhatyouwishfor #Sondheim #castassemble
Our final three cast members - Ruby Campbell, Harry Lambert and Maeve Byrne, our Sleeping Beauty, Steward and Snow White in #IntoTheWoods who with the rest of our cast begin rehearsals tomorrow in Belfast. A month today until our previews begin! 🌲🌲🐺🍎 Tickets £15-£35 available now via @lyricbelfast or this link: https://niopera.com/performances/into-the-woods/ Ruby trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Theatre credits include: Deidre in Sylvan (Tinderbox Theatre), Tilly in Rough Girls (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), Marilyn Monroe in The Broads (Strand Arts), Bridget in Translations (Lyric Theatre, Belfast & Rage Theatre, Mumbai), Ciara in Driving Home for Christmas (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), Mag in Lovers: Winners and Losers (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), Splish Splash (Oily Cart), u/s Shena Carney in The Ferryman (Gielgud Theatre, West End/Sonia Friedman Productions), Margaret Barry in She Moved Through The Fair (Tron Theatre/Celtic Connections Festival), Clare in Girls and Dolls (Pint-Sized), Babble in Off Broadway Run (Replay Theatre), Beth in Lifeboat (Replay Theatre), Lady Windermere in Lady Windermere's Fan (Bruiser Theatre). Harry Lambert is from Coalisland, Co. Tyrone. He attended ArtsEd, graduating from the Musical Theatre course in 2020. This will be Harry’s first professional performance and he is delighted that it is at home in Northern Ireland. Maeve Byrne trained at the Guildford School of Acting. Theatre Credits: Jan in Grease (UK Tour); Ensemble in Kiss Me Kate (Lyric Theatre, Belfast); Nell/Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol (The MAC, Belfast); Asphyxia in Salad Days (UK Tour & Union Theatre); Mrs Santiago in Ghost the Musical (Original No.1 UK Tour); Morgan in Godspell (UK Tour); Lead Vocalist “Somebody to Love” International Tour, ‘Seasons of Love’ soloist in Rent (Greenwich Theatre) and Miss Banks in The Last Maharajah workshop (Wyndham’s Theatre) . . #IntoTheWoods #StephenSondheim #cast #sleepingbeauty #snowwhite #northernireland #belfast #irishactors #whatson #whattowatch #theatre #performingarts #musicals #musicaltheatre @artscouncilni