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Cast Announced for Verdi’s Macbeth


6th October 2024 by No comments yet

The Bristol Opera auditions panel is delighted to announce the cast for the April 2025 production of Verdi’s Macbeth. Lady Macbeth Hannah Macaulay Macbeth Niall Hoskin Banquo Roderick Hunt Macduff Jay Broadhurst Lady-in-waiting Georgia Strong Servant/Herald Marco Orazio Mazzarella Cutthroat Daniel Nisbett The roles of Malcolm, Doctor and Apparitions are open to further auditions.

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Bristol Opera is looking for new singers


13th September 2024 by No comments yet

Our new season starts on Thursday 3rd October at Horfield Methodist Church If you are interested in joining our company then find out more by clicking on the ‘join us’ menu or here:

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Auditions for Verdi’s Macbeth


11th September 2024 by No comments yet

Bristol Opera is looking for principal singers for its forthcoming production of Macbeth at Redland Hall, Red Maids in the week ending12th April 2025. This is a fully staged production in costume and will be accompanied by a reduced professional orchestra. Rehearsals begin in October 2024, with chorus rehearsals held on Thursday evenings. Soloists’ rehearsals

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Appointment of Director


3rd September 2024 by No comments yet

Bristol Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Felicity Green as the Company’s Director for our next production. The company will be performing Verdi’s Macbeth at Redland Hall, Red Maids between 10th and 12th April 2025. If you are interested in joining the company for this large scale production then please get in touch

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Appointment of Musical Director


1st August 2024 by No comments yet

Bristol Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Marson as Bristol Opera’s MD for the forthcoming season. The company will be performing Verdi’s Macbeth at Redland Hall, Red Maids between 10th and 12th April 2025. If you are interested in joining the company for this large scale production then please get in touch

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Stage Director for Bristol Opera


14th July 2024 by No comments yet

Bristol Opera is looking for its next Stage Director for our 2024/25 season. The Stage Director is typically engaged from January to April leading to the production week commencing 7th April. Rehearsals are on a Thursday evening with some Sundays nearer the run. There is an honorarium of £1000 associated with this role.

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Full review of the Merry Wives of Windsor


28th February 2024 by 1 comment

February 16th 2024 performance Bristol Opera The Merry Wives Of Windsor as seen by Debi Weaver (NODA Southwest District 13/16) on Friday 16th February 2024 Director: Frazier Meakin     Musical Director: Arne Kovac Associate Director: Annie Keith The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a comedic opera by German composer Otto Nicolai, based on William Shakespeare’s play

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Magic Flute audition pieces announced


27th February 2024 by No comments yet

The company is seeking to audition principals for its Summer performance of Mozart’s Magic Flute on 1st and 2nd June. Venue to be confirmed. Auditions will take place at Horfield Methodist Church,1 Churchways Ave, Bristol BS7 8SN on 10th March from 17:00 to 19:00 and 14th March from 18:00 to 20:00. If you are interested

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Review of our production of the Merry Wives of Windsor


23rd February 2024 by No comments yet

The NODA Review: by Debi Weaver Bristol Opera is a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association. “The lighting design was extremely effective, vibrant, and colourfu.l” “All the Principal performances were very strong with some stunning vocals.” “The space was very well utilised, with all possible entrances and exits used to maximum effect.” About

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Bristol Opera’s next production will be Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


19th February 2024 by No comments yet

We are planning to perform a semi-staged production of this familiar opera in June 2024.

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