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SUMMARY:Waterperry Opera Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Waterperry Opera Festival 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waterperry Opera Festival 2026\n\n\n\nExperience the magic of opera this summer at the Waterperry Opera Festival\, returning in 2026 with a stunning programme of performances set against the idyllic backdrop of Waterperry Gardens.  \n\n\n\nRunning from 07 to 16 August\, the festival brings together world-class opera singers\, orchestras\, and creative talent for a series of full-scale productions\, intimate recitals\, and open-air performances. \n\n\n\nHighlights include productions of beloved operas alongside contemporary works\, offering both seasoned opera-goers and newcomers an immersive experience of music\, theatre\, and storytelling.  \n\n\n\nThe festival also features pre-performance talks\, garden tours\, and family-friendly activities\, making it an all-encompassing summer celebration. \n\n\n\nView 2026 Festival Schedule \n\n\n\nThe festival’s inclusive and accessible opera is open to all and for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to fall in love with this splendid art form. Keep scrolling to learn more about all the exciting productions below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch 2025 Festival highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s on this year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nLa bohème \n\n\n\nOpera by Giacomo Puccini \n\n\n\n8\, 9\, 12\, 14 & 15 August 2026 \n\n\n\nPuccini’s La bohème unfolds in a dreamlike Waterperry of the late-1930s – the decaying estate a bastion of bohemian artistry amidst fast-evolving world events. Expect soaring music\, laughter\, and heartbreak in an unforgettable night of opera beneath the stars. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Elixir of Love \n\n\n\nOpera by Gaetano Donizetti \n\n\n\n7\, 11 & 13 August 2026  \n\n\n\nDonizetti’s The Elixir of Love bursts to life at a village fair\, where a fast‑talking elixir seller\, a self‑styled charmer\, and two stubborn hearts set off romance\, rivalry\, and irresistible community spirit under lanterns and bunting. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPeter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures \n\n\n\nMusic by Joseph Haydn \n\n\n\n8\, 9 & 15 August 2026  \n\n\n\nJoin Peter Rabbit on a garden adventure\, guided by a magical storyteller\, in this charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale\, brought to life with Haydn’s string quartets. A perfect introduction to classical music for children – and fun for all ages! \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nLiving Light: Visions of an Abbess \n\n\n\nMusic by Hildegard von Bingen \n\n\n\n11\, 12\, 14 & 15 August 2026 \n\n\n\nStaged in the intimate church at Waterperry\, this immersive performance weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music and words\, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound\, spirituality\, and visionary imagination. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nMusic in the Ballroom \n\n\n\n8\, 9\, 13 & 16 August 2026  \n\n\n\nThis intimate ballroom concert series shines a light on the richness of the human voice. Across four events\, different voice types take centre stage\, revealing how character\, emotion\, and storytelling live within the music. The series closes with a special guest recital from world class baritone Roderick Williams OBE. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSerenades \n\n\n\n8\, 9 & 15 August 2026  \n\n\n\nUnwind in the Garden Glade at Waterperry Opera Festival for a relaxed afternoon of music\, where Dvořák’s glowing serenades meet sparkling extracts from The Marriage of Figaro – a joyful blend of lyric warmth and operatic wit. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nLast Night at the Opera \n\n\n\n17 August 2026 \n\n\n\nBring the 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival to a stunning close with Last Night at the Opera – an unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits\, featuring four sensational soloists\, our festival orchestra\, and conductor Bertie Baigent on the mainstage. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets will be on sale from 31 March 2026. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nThe link above will take you to a page with booking links for all seven productions and a host of other events and hospitality add-ons – dining\, picnic hampers\, wine\, etc. \n\n\n\nEach show has multiple performances\, so be sure to click on each to view every option on the ticketing site. \n\n\n\nIf you need assistance booking your festival tickets\, please email the Waterperry Opera Festival team at boxoffice@waterperryoperafestival.co.uk. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to speak to the festival organisers\, please leave a message on their box office phone line at 07880 253556\, and they’ll return your call as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nPlease note that the box office phone and inboxes are monitored semi-regularly\, and you may not get a reply immediately.
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SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - La boheme
DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – La boheme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – La boheme\n\n\n\nIn the Latin Quarter of Paris\, four young artists live for the moment\, sharing what little they have\, chasing big dreams and laughing through the cold.  \n\n\n\nWhen Rodolfo meets Mimì\, a quiet seamstress with a fading light\, their connection is instant and unforgettable. But in a world shaped by poverty and passion\, love burns brightly but all too briefly. \n\n\n\nPuccini’s deeply moving masterpiece captures the passion of youth through some of the most beautiful and recognisable music ever written. La bohème evokes the spirit and intensity of bohemian life: the joy of falling in love\, the pain of letting go\, and the fragility of it all. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Welsh National Opera – La boheme\n\n\n\nThis acclaimed production reimagines this beloved story with striking clarity and emotional power. Set in a stark\, monochrome world inspired by 1930s Paris where shadows linger and the presence of death is never far away. \n\n\n\nThe result is a La bohème that feels both timeless and contemporary. It paints a vivid portrait of young lives lived on the edge\, where every moment matters and every goodbye cuts deep. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian with surtitles in English and Welsh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 19 November 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 20 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/welsh-national-opera-la-boheme/
LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG
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SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - Bluebeard's Castle and Oedipus Rex
DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – Bluebeard’s Castle and Oedipus Rex\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – Bluebeard’s Castle and Oedipus Rex\n\n\n\nIn this powerful double bill\, two extraordinary works of the 20th century are brought together in a shared world of ritual\, mystery and psychological intensity. \n\n\n\nIn Bluebeard’s Castle\, Judith leaves everything behind to be with the enigmatic Duke Bluebeard.  \n\n\n\nShe soon discovers his home is filled with locked doors and as she demands each one be opened\, she uncovers not only the secrets of his past but something far more unsettling. As darkness gathers\, love and fear become impossible to separate. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Welsh National Opera – Bluebeard’s Castle and Oedipus Rex\n\n\n\nIn the second half\, the same stark setting becomes the ancient city of Thebes for Oedipus Rex. A plague grips the land\, and its king is determined to uncover the truth behind it. As his search intensifies\, he is forced to confront a destiny he cannot escape. What begins as a quest for answers becomes a devastating revelation. \n\n\n\nGothic\, atmospheric and visually striking\, this unified staging draws powerful connections between two timeless myths. \n\n\n\nSung in Hungarian and Latin with surtitles in English and Welsh \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 21 November 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 5 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/welsh-national-opera-bluebeards-castle-and-oedipus-rex/
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