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Tickets will be on sale for our next production of Bartered Bride on April 16th, 17th and 18th 2026 For tickets click here

Bristol Opera is forming a youth chorus to take part in our April 2026 production of Smetana’s comic opera, The Bartered Bride. We are also seeking participation of young adults in our main chorus. The youth chorus will perform alongside the established adult chorus in the main scenes of Acts I and III. As well

Bristol Opera is delighted to announce the cast for our new production of Smetana’s The Bartered Bride, to be performed in English on the evenings of 15th – 18th April 2026. Marina A girl, who is to be married Maisie O’Shea Johnny In love with Marina Robert Felstead Barker The marriage broker Kevin Hollis Vincent

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

At a presentation in Plymouth on 20th May 2023, Bristol opera was awarded the Noda Gerry Branton Award for Best Operatic Production in the South-west – joint winners with Bath Opera. This was our first production after the Covid pandemic, and we are very proud to have fought hard to ensure we went back on