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Follies

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A new production at The Grand Opera House Belfast, September 2025

Follies
The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice

The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice

Concerts, recitals and activities for children in the beautiful coastal village of Glenarm

The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice

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Follies

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

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…

August 2025

From Old to New – Ulster Scots Song

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

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In Conversation: ‘Follies’ and Sondheim

In Conversation: Sondheim and Follies

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August 2025

Come and Sing ‘Follies’

Following the fun and excitement of our previous Come and Sing events for Tosca, La Traviata…

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Come and Sing is back! Join us on Friday 19th September between 5.30pm and 7pm for a fun and entertaining event learning to sing some songs from Follies with NI Opera artists. All singing abilities welcome for this free event (though there is a small booking fee). Come and give it a try, whether you sing in the shower or are a fully-fledged diva! @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector @ourbelfastmusic #whatson #comeandsing #follies #singers #singing #belfast #choirs #musictheatre #musicaltheatre
The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice is nearly here! There are still some events available to book: Free Children’s Drama and Craft Workshops Saturday 23 August | 10am–midday | Coach House, Glenarm Castle Led by NI Opera facilitators artist @bobbiraipurdy and youth theatre director Debra Hill, these free creative workshops for ages 7–11 offer a fun introduction to drama, prop-making and imaginative play. Held in the historic Coach House at @glenarmcastle . Free but booking recommended via linktree in bio. Afternoon Recital Saturday 23 August | 3-4pm | Coach House, Glenarm Castle Join @carolyn_dobbin_mezzo and pianist @tristanrusscher for a beautiful hour of music tracing the path from Ulster Scots folk traditions to classical and contemporary song. Tickets £10: book via linktree in the bio. Vocal Competition Finale 2025 Sunday 24 August | 6:30pm | Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glenarm Be part of the festival’s most anticipated event as four outstanding young singers from across the island of Ireland compete for this year’s title by singing arias, songs, duets and ensemble pieces. Presented by broadcaster Sean Rafferty, this is an evening of exceptional live performance in an atmospheric setting. Tickets £20 / £15 concession: book via linktree in bio. Come and enjoy some stunning performances and help us celebrate our 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice! @artscouncilni @meaboroughcouncil #opera #operasingers #northernireland #bankholidayweekend #augustbankholiday #summerconcerts #recitals #afternoonconcerts #vocalcompetition #arias #artssong #glenarm #singingfestival #classicalmusic #ballymena #larne #carnlough #culture #culturetrip #augustfestivals2025
'Follies' is on UTV Life at 7pm this Friday! Watch @pamela.ballantine chatting to superstar Lesley Garrett - Heidi Schiller in our upcoming production of Follies - and our Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector about what audiences can expect from this huge, exciting new production set on Broadway in 1971. You'll also get a sneak preview of some of the stunning costumes being created with @gillian.lennox01 our Costume Co-Designer. Thank you to Pamela and the team at UTV Life @utv.ni for inviting us on - we had a great time. Tune in from 7pm on Friday - and make sure you book your tickets The @gohbelfast soon! @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic @fourthwallpr #stephensondheim #follies #heidischiller #lesleygarrett #opera #musical #musicaltheatre #broadwaymusical #northernireland #belfast #westend #singers #whatson #bookingnow #septembertheatre
Our next summer event is at @courthousebangor on August 5th but it's already sold out! For those of you who have managed to book tickets, you'll be hearing a beautiful recital by soprano Rachael Heater @rachaelheater.soprano , mezzo soprano Sarah Alcorn, tenor @dessiehavlin and pianist @tristanrusscher We look forward to being back in this gorgeous venue next week. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #summer #bangor #summerrecital #whatson #augustevents #operaconcert #operaevents
Tomorrow lunchtime we're back at @firstchurch1783 on Rosemary Street in Belfast with the second of our two lunchtime recitals as part of the Summer Recital Series at the church, now in its 31st year which run through July and August. Come and enjoy some beautiful vocal music with baritone @seamus_brady8 and pianist @tristanrusscher - Seamus was the winner of the Song Prize at last year's Glenarm Festival of Voice: this is a great opportunity to hear him perform a solo concert. Doors open at 1pm, and the recital is from 1.15 to 2pm. Free entry, all welcome! #summerrecital #summerconcert #summerevent #operaconcert #belfast #whatson @artscouncilni
We're very excited for 'Cocktails and Cabaret' taking place at the @gohbelfast tonight and tomorrow. We're welcoming this brilliant cast of artists to perform songs from musical theatre, jazz, pop and well-loved favourites, accompanied by pianist Stuart Pedlar. L to R top row: Rosie Barry, Mark Dugdale, Alice Johnston L to R second row: Chris Kane, Colette Lennon Dougal, Jessica Martin L to R third row: Orla Mullan, Jolene O'Hara and Philippa O'Hara Toi toi toi to them all for a fantastic couple of evenings of performance! The event is proudly sponsored by @jawboxgin @artscouncilni #cocktailsandcabaret @jolene_o_hara @colettelennondougal @markdugdale @alice_j86 @_chriskane @colettelennondougal @jessica_martinvibe @mullan.orla @jolene_o_hara @philippaohara @cameronmenziesdirector #stuartpedlar
Congratulations to @frasierhickland who has been part of our Artists In Development Scheme for the last few years and was Musical Director and Conductor for our production of 'The Juniper Tree' @gohbelfast in February 2024. He is currently working on Britten's 'Owen Wingrave' at the @festivalvalleditria with the Orchestra dell'Accademia Teatro alla Scala on the Italian premiere of this opera. Frasier has been assisting the Conductor Daniel Cohen, and will conduct an off-stage Ensemble in Act 2, repping for rehearsals and language coaching for singers. We're delighted to see him going from strength to strength: Toi Toi Toi for the opening night! @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #artistsindevelopment #northernirishartists #owenwingrave #britten #operaconductor
Just a few days left to enter the free ticket draw to attend the BBC Radio 3 Recitals at this year's 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice. The BBC Shows and Tours draw closes on 28th July so if you'd like to be in with a chance of attending this year's free recitals don't miss the deadline! This year's recitals take place on August 22, 23 and 24, with @carolyn_dobbin_mezzo , baritone @james_atkinson94 and tenor Santiago Sanchez @tenorsanchez accompanied by pianist @simon_lepper who has curated the series this year on a theme of 'Landscapes'. Apply to the ticket draw and you could be in the audience to watch the recital during a live recording for broadcast later in the autumn on BBC Radio 3. You can book tickets at any time for our other festival events too - our much-anticipated Competition Finale featuring four rising opera talents selected from applications from across the island of Ireland and our Afternoon Recital on Saturday 23rd July with Carolyn Dobbin Mezzo-soprano/contralto and pianist Tristan Russcher in the Coach House Glenarm Castle exploring the traditions and influences of Ulster Scots songs and composers including Hamilton Harty, Havelock Nelson, Dorothy Parke and more. For children we have a morning of free craft and drama activities on Saturday 23rd August in the Coach House at Glenarm Castle with workshops from 10am to midday suitable for ages 7-11 - free and all welcome to drop in, though we do recommend booking a space via the link. All details and booking links here: https://niopera.com/performances/the-15th-glenarm-festival-of-voice/ With thanks to @artscouncilni and @meaboroughcouncil #Glenarm #BBCRadio3Recitals #concert #operaconcert #operaevents #summeropera #northernirelandevents #musicfestival #operafestival #loveopera #operafans #liverecording #freeconcert #bbcrecital #classicalmusic #antrimcoast #culturetourism #operasingers
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