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An exciting new partnership brings La Bohème to the Carlisle Memorial Church in May 2026

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Our popular morning concert series comes to the Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast.

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Our brand new production of Bizet's 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House, September 2026

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Giacomo Puccini’s most famous opera, La Bohème, tells the poignant story of four struggling young artists living…

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We've been looking back at memories of La Bohème in Carlisle Memorial @bbtbelfast in September 2021: our first production out of lockdown, albeit still with very limited numbers allowed each night. This beautiful venue was also the set for our award-winning film made during the pandemic, 'Old Friends and Other Days', stills and images from which you can also see in this gallery of images. We can't wait to be back in the Carlisle Memorial on 16 May with an exciting new production of La Bohème in collaboration with @divaoperauk This brand new production stars Northern Irish soprano Mary McCabe @marymccabesoprano as Mimì and Robyn Lyn Evans as Rodolfo with Tereza Gevorgyan and Jean-Kristof Bouton as Musetta and Marcello. Bringing together Diva Opera’s internationally celebrated chamber opera company and incorporating members of the NI Opera Chorus, this production places audiences at the heart of the story. Staged with the greatest of detail, this intimate and up-close experience performed with a Steinway grand piano, allows La Bohème to unfold within the soaring Gothic interior of the Carlisle Memorial Church, taking the audience into the Parisian garrets of the Bohemians. The ticket price of £62.50 includes a 45 minute interval reception with drinks and canapés. Capacity is limited, so book now via the linktree in the bio. 📸 La Bohème: Helen Sloan, Old Friends and Other Days: Ste Murray @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic @cameronmenziesdirector #laboheme #puccini #opera #Belfast #whatsonni
'Morning Melodies' is back! As part of our residency at the Carlisle Memorial Church in May, members of the Chorus Development Programme will perform an hour long concert of small opera ensemble pieces in a friendly and informal setting. Date: Wednesday 13 May Time: 11am to midday Price: £20 including a tea/coffee and traybake This very popular format has been running for a couple of years now in a variety of venues and usually sells out so do book soon via the linktree in the bio or over on our website. Whether you are a diehard opera fan or want to come and try something new, all are welcome! (Also, if you are interested in attending La Boheme and our Creative Skills Talk during that same week, there's an 'All Events' ticket available via the linktree too). With thanks to The Laidlaw Opera Trust, @bbtbelfast and @artscouncilni whose funding has made this project possible. #MorningMelodies #DaytimeConcert #BelfastEvents #MorningConcert #opera #operachorus #whatsoninbelfast @ourbelfastmusic Artwork @kubrixdesign
Introducing Mimi, Rodolfo, Musetta and Marcello! This new production of 'La Bohème' in partnership with @divaoperauk is coming to the Carlisle Memorial Church on 16 May 2026 for one night only. This is your chance to see one of Puccini's best-loved operas performed by a stellar cast and with the NI Opera Chorus in one of Belfast's most historic buildings. The cast stars Northern Irish soprano @marymccabesoprano (La Voix Humaine, Eugene Onegin) as Mimì, Robyn Lyn Evans @robyn_lyn_evans as Rodolfo, Tereza Gevorgyan teresa.gevorgyan as Musetta and Jean-Kristof Bouton @jeankristof.b as Marcello. McCabe’s connection with Northern Ireland Opera dates to 2010, when she first worked with the company through its artist development programmes. Over the past decade she has grown artistically through NI Opera, culminating in her acclaimed mainstage d'ebut as Tatyana in 'Eugene Onegin and tour-de-force solo performance of 'La Voix Humaine' which toured around NI and to Cork. Most recently she performed La Contessa with Diva Opera in The Marriage of Figaro, making this collaboration a natural continuation of an enduring artistic relationship. Tickets are £62.50 each and include an interval reception with canapés and drinks. Find out more about all the cast and book your tickets via the linktree in the bio - capacity is limited so book soon! Northern Ireland Opera is grateful for the support of @divaoperauk , The Laidlaw Opera Trust, Belfast Buildings Trust @bbtbelfast and the @artscouncilni their principal funder, in making this project possible. #laboheme #opera #mimi #musetta #belfast #whatson #operachorus #puccini #northernireland
As part of the Northern Ireland Opera and @divaoperauk partnership around the new production of La Bohème in the Carlisle Memorial Church @bbtbelfast, audiences are invited to a special Skills Talk on Friday 15 May from 11am to midday with Charlotte Hillier and Joanne Berry, the Diva Opera Costume and Wigs Team. This talk will offer insight into the craft, design process and practical realities of period costuming for unconventional spaces. Diva Opera, founded over thirty years ago to take opera beyond traditional theatres and into distinctive settings, has built an international reputation as Britain’s foremost chamber opera company. This event will be of interest to those with a professional or amateur interest in period costume design and creation, including wig design. Tickets are £10 plus booking fee: find out and book via the linktree in the bio. 📸: Diva Opera from La Bohème. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector @annemarabiniyoung With thanks to the Laidlaw Opera Trust
NI Opera and @divaoperauk will transform Carlisle Memorial Church @bbtbelfast into the world of La Bohème on 16 May at 7pm. Bringing together Diva Opera’s internationally celebrated chamber opera company and incorporating members of the NI Opera Chorus, this production of one of Puccini's best-loved operas places audiences at the heart of the story. Set in 1890s Paris and staged with the greatest of detail, this intimate and up-close experience, performed with a Steinway grand piano, allows La Bohème to unfold within the soaring Gothic interior of the Carlisle Memorial Church, taking the audience into the Parisian garrets of the bohemians. The cast stars Northern Irish soprano @marymccabesoprano (La Voix Humaine, Eugene Onegin) as Mimì, Robyn Lyn Evans @robyn_lyn_evans as Rodolfo, Tereza Gevorgyan @terezagevorgyansoprano as Musetta and Jean-Kristof Bouton @jeankristof.b as Marcello. The production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles. Tickets are £62.50 plus booking fee and include an interval reception with drinks and canapés. There will also be a Morning Melodies event in Carlisle Memorial Church on Wednesday 13 May at 11am and a Creative Skills Talk with the Diva Opera Costume and Wigs Team on 15 May at 11am: tickets for these can be booked separately or as part of an event ticket. Find out more and book your tickets soon via the linktree in the bio: capacity is limited in the venue so we advise booking early. Northern Ireland Opera is grateful for the support of Diva Opera, The Laidlaw Opera Trust, Belfast Buildings Trust and the @artscouncilni their principal funder, in making this project possible. @cameronmenziesdirector @annemarabiniyoung @ourbelfastmusic #opera #puccini #laboheme #belfast #whatsoninbelfast #mayevents #chamberopera #operachorus Artwork: @kubrixdesign
Just under a month until we perform a gorgeous Spring Solstice Concert at the Ards Arts Centre @cultureardsandnorthdown with soprano @anna.gregg.soprano and pianist @lukelallymaguire_piano Book a ticket and enjoy a lunchtime hour of beautiful music inspired by the season of renewal. Tickets are £15 and include tea or coffee and shortbread. Full details via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni @ardsandnorthdownboroughcouncil #spring #lunchtimeconcert #lunchtimeevent #ardspeninsula #northdown #whatson #opera #classicalmusic
Toi Toi Toi to @lyricoperaireland, up in Belfast from their home in Co. Meath, who open their production of The Barber of Seville in partnership with the @gohbelfast tomorrow - wishing you a great week from all of us at Northern Ireland Opera.
We auditioned a hundred potential new members of the NI Opera Chorus Development Programme last week, and what a lot of talent is out there! Our professional chorus will comprise a cadre of singers who will take part in coaching, mentoring, performance and professional development opportunities throughout the spring and summer as we build up to our major production of Carmen this September @gohbelfast Here's a look back at some of the performances and concerts members of our chorus development programme have taken part in previously. We look forward to announcing the members for 26/27 in the next few weeks - thank you to everyone who came and auditioned for us. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Carmen #Chorus #operachorus #professionalchorus #artistdevelopment #northernireland #opera Photos: @neilharrisonphotography
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