What's On | A Christmas Night at the Opera
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A Christmas Night at the Opera

With London Festival Opera

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Featuring the great operas of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Bizet, Puccini, Offenbach, Gilbert & Sullivan and more, the distinguished cast appears in sumptuous Victorian evening dress, recreating the grandeur and glamour of past times.

Join in the Christmas spirit with a sing-along carol!

London Festival Opera brings together distinguished artists from the major companies including the Royal Opera, ENO and Glyndebourne with exceptional young singers. Past performances have been throughout the UK and Europe, including in one of the world’s greatest opera houses La Fenice in Venice, and as far afield as Hong Kong, Zimbabwe and Mumbai.

A programme of passion, drama and humour accompanied by authentic orchestral backing tracks.

Superb singing, elegant costumes and spoken introductions combine to make this a performance not to be missed for all opera lovers and newcomers alike.

‘Outstanding singers’

The Sunday Times

‘Opera at its very best’

Oxford Times

Map Venue MarkerBarnfield Theatre
Opera
Running time: 130 minutes, no interval
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What's On | A Christmas Night at the Opera

A Christmas Night at the Opera

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(6pm for 6.30pm for Dinner)

Featuring the great operas of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Bizet, Puccini, Offenbach, Gilbert & Sullivan and more…

The artists appear in sumptuous Victorian evening dress, recreating the grandeur and glamour of past times. Join in the Christmas spirit by singing popular carols with the soloists!

London Festival Opera has a considerable international reputation and brings together distinguished artists from the major opera companies including the Royal Opera, ENO and Glyndebourne with exceptional young singers. The company has appeared throughout the UK and Europe including in one of the world’s greatest opera houses, La Fenice in Venice.

Why not complete your evening with a festive 3 course dinner before the concert.

“A stirring performance and the audience loved it”
THE TIMES

Map Venue MarkerExeter Northcott Theatre
Opera
Running time: 120 minutes, no interval

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