What’s On
The Festival
Next summer will have more artists, more performances, and more choice of prices than ever. Join us for:
Verdi’s heart-breaking masterpiece, La Traviata
The greatest operetta of all time, Die Fledermaus
A landmark Baroque-meets-hip-hop collaboration in Rameau’s Les Indes Galantes
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black in a thrilling double bill
Concerts: Summertime Swing, Bernstein on Broadway, Queen at the Opera
A star-studded Opera Gala in aid of The Meath Epilepsy Charity
La Traviata
Jun | 4 7 14 21 24 27
Jul | 4 6
Violetta trades a life of glamour for a chance at true love, but family pressures push her toward a heartbreaking decision. This new production of Verdi’s timeless masterpiece from Maxine Braham and Jamie Vartan features Samantha Clarke as Violetta and conductor Richard Farnes leading the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in his Festival debut.
Die Fledermaus
Jun | 20 22 25 28
Jul | 5
Sparkling with melody, mischief and a masquerade, the greatest operetta of all time arrives in a stunning new production from Paul Curran and Gary McCann.
An ensemble cast led by Sylvia Schwartz and Andrew Hamilton, brings the witty English translation to life, with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Paul Daniel.
Bernstein on Broadway
Jun | 26 29
From the vibrant rhythms of West Side Story to the thrilling musicality and wit of Candide and On the Town, Leonard Bernstein’s revolutionary impact on musical theatre is undeniable. Bernstein on Broadway brings together acclaimed West End and opera performers with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, led by Karen Kamensek. This musical celebration showcases unforgettable moments, and some rare gems, from one of the most iconic composers in history.
Les Indes Galantes
Jun | 30
Jul | 1 2
Rameau’s gorgeous music meets powerful physical storytelling in this unique collaboration between director-choreographer Bintou Dembélé and conductor Leonardo García Alarcón.
Featuring leading baroque soloists, street dance company Rualité, Namur Chamber Choir and acclaimed period orchestra Cappella Mediterranea in their UK opera debuts.
Ballet Black: Double Bill
Jul | 3
Award-winning choreographer, Chanel DaSilva explores what it means to be human in her new work which focuses on using the power of the arts to inspire change, in the dance world and beyond. Franco-British artist, and Choreographer in Residence at Scottish Ballet, Sophie Laplane explores triumph over adversity in If At First, inspired by the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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