We are proud to have presented many critically acclaimed productions since Opera Holland Park was founded in 1996. Find out more about them below.
Past productions & events
Dress rehearsal – The Marriage of Figaro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Thu 27 May Opera Holland Park TheatreGold Members, Envoys, Ambassadors, Benefactors and Founders are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of the The Marriage of Figaro on 27 May 2021 at 7.15pm.
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The Pirates of Penzance: Patter Songs and Parody
Tue 25 May Online eventIn the final pre-season panel event of 2021 we explore the topsy turvy humour of Gilbert and Sullivan and its vocal and theatrical demands.
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L’amico Fritz: The Girl Next Door
18 May 2021 Online eventHow does a romantic comedy work? Our fourth pre-season panel event plots a course through the genres of theatre, film and opera.
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Q&A with CEO and Director of Opera, James Clutton
Thu 13 May Online via YouTubeJoin our next Members Q&A with CEO and Director of Opera James Clutton, on Thursday 13 May at 6.30pm
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The Cunning Little Vixen: Enchantment and Modernity
Wed 5 May Online eventOur pre-season panel events continue with a focus on Janácek’s enchanting portrayal of animal and human life in the Moravian forest.
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The House of Life
Watch on demand until 30 April Online eventWatch our exclusive performance of the song cycle The House of Life by leading British tenor David Butt Philip and acclaimed pianist James Baillieu on demand until 30 April.
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La traviata: Falling for Violetta
20 April 2021 Online eventIn the second pre-season panel event of 2021 we explore the experience of returning to Verdi’s tragedy with new perspectives.
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The Marriage of Figaro: Pins, Pines and Billets Doux
6 April 2021 Online eventThe first pre-season panel event of 2021 examines Mozart’s comedy and its beguiling combination of farce and humanity.
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Members Q&A
24 February 2021An open dialogue with Members and Supporters is critical to Opera Holland Park’s future. We were delighted that so many people contributed to our last Q&A session with Chief Executive and Director of Opera James Clutton in November 2020. We will be holding another Q&A session on Wednesday 24 February at 7pm to update you on our plans for the season, and the development of the new auditorium and stage, with music from Kiandra Howarth.
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OperaUNITY: Pancake Party
19 February, 10am Online via ZoomCome to a pancake party with the ox at this month’s OperaUNITY online! Join the Opera Holland Park Inspire team for a fun and creative online family workshop aimed at children aged 0–5 and those with SEN.
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Music Lessons
Available on Facebook from Monday 25 JanuaryUnleash your inner Mozart and learn something new during lockdown. From Monday 25 January, three weeks of online music lessons will be released free of charge every week day for children aged 7 to 14 years to watch on demand via Facebook.
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The Pirates of Penzance – postponed
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Tue 4 – Sat 8 August 2020The very model of a comic British opera, presented by Charles Court Opera with Opera Holland Park.
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