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Welcome to
Opera Holland Park

A year-round commitment to excellence in opera, centred on an extraordinary two-month summer festival in one of the most beautiful spaces in the capital.

Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Holland Park, our beautifully re-designed and socially distanced auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy critically acclaimed opera in the heart of London. 

Our 2021 Season runs from June to August 2021. Be part of our homecoming.

Opera Holland Park 2021 Season

1 June – 17 August
July
August
The Cunning Little Vixen

“What opera could be more appropriate for the green space of Holland Park than Janácek’s celebration of the renewal of nature...”

Evening Standard

“Janáček’s century-old opera musing on the cyclicity of life and the interconnectedness of humans and nature feels as much at home in the big city as a 21st-century fox does.”

The Guardian

“Jennifer France’s Vixen fizzes with life. Voice bright and sweet, delivery bold and larky.”

The Telegraph

“Moving production of Janacek’s paean to the natural world.”

The Stage

The Cunning Little Vixen

Leos Janáček 13 – 30 July

Energised by Janáček’s exuberant rhythms, The Cunning Little Vixen captures the joys, thrills, fears and sorrows of our existence – whether or not we have a tail.

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L’amico Fritz

“OHP has a tradition of unearthing little-known Italian verismo operas and L'amico Fritz is another triumph... If you've been feeling out of sorts in these COVID times, Friend Fritz may have just the tonic for you.”

Evening Standard

“Avoiding all the traps inherent in the period genre, this impeccable production shows how such things can still tick all the boxes, and furnish a great evening. ”

inews

“A fine achievement and the perfect opera to hear on a hot summer’s night.”

The Guardian

“Opera Holland Park made its name with verismo opera; it is heartening to see the company keeping up the good work.”

The Financial Times

L’amico Fritz

Pietro Mascagni 16 – 31 July

A feel-good romantic comedy set amidst cherry orchards and vineyards by the composer of Cavalleria rusticana, showing us his gentler side and reminding us what friends are for.

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Opera in Song

Opera in Song

25 – 27 July

A short series of song recitals with an innovative focus on storytelling. The series features leading artists including pianists Dylan Perez, Ella O’Neill and Simon Lepper and singers Fleur Barron, Nicky Spence, Anush Hovhannisyan and Louise Alder.

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The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan 3 – 7 August

Chock-a-block with wit, charm and a treasure chest of hits, Gilbert and Sullivan sail back triumphantly into Holland Park.

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Carnival Culture in the Park

Carnival Culture in the Park

19 – 21 August

Showcasing the best in both traditional and contemporary Caribbean Musicians, Carnival Culture in the Park celebrates the culture and heritage of Carnival through the musical genres of Calypso and Steelpan.

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Das Lied von der Erde

Das Lied von der Erde

Gustav Mahler 17 August

Fifth Door Ensemble performs a chamber version of Gustav Mahler’s late masterpiece Das Lied von der Erde, conducted by Thomas Blunt with mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnston and tenor Charne Rochford.

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Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Engelbert Humperdinck 10 – 15 August

Escape to the magical world of Hansel and Gretel where nothing is as it seems. Watch the backdrop of Holland Park transform into an abandoned theatre full of magic and intrigue for the children to explore, where all that glitters might not be gold.

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L’occasione fa il ladro

L’occasione fa il ladro

Gioachino Rossini 12 – 15 August

An arranged marriage. A sitcom-style luggage mix up. Swapped identities. Falling in love while in disguise. L'occasione fa il ladro has it all – it’s crammed full of classic comedy opera tropes but manages to still be funny.

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