Our Summer 2021 Outdoor Tour is confirmed, with fifteen performances taking place at eight venues around the UK as well as a performance in France.
With the exceptions of the Leatherhead Theatre & the Egerton Festival, these are all outdoor venues, each is set in beautiful grounds with the stage set against a gorgeous backdrop. There is plenty of space to socially distance and guests are invited to bring chairs, tables and picnic blankets and choose the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the performance in small groups.
Leatherhead Theatre, Surrey
TOSCA DATE: TBC More information... Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8DN
Leatherhead Theatre, Surrey
In the heart of the town, this Grade II listed theatre is one of Leatherhead's most treasured landmarks. It is managed on behalf of a charitable trust who are passionate about enabling and encouraging both personal and community transformation through the arts.
Egerton Music Festival, Kent
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Thursday June 10th 2021 More information... Egerton Music Festival, Elm Close, Egerton, Ashford, Kent TN27 9DS
Egerton Festival
In 1997 Egerton held its first Music Festival in order to raise funds for a new Village Hall. Hundreds of musicians and singers took part in a week of concerts and events that caught the imagination of audiences and performers alike. Six years later Egerton Music Festival was established as a charity.
Within Regent's Park, one of London’s eight Royal Parks, it is located near Queen Marys' Gardens, in the inner Circle. With a picturesque backdrop of the gardens, it is a fantastic venue to attend an open-air-event.
Rodmarton Manor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
TOSCA DATE: TBC More information... THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: TBC More information... Rodmarton Manor, Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL76PF
Rodmarton Manor, Cirencester
Our evening performances take place in front of the historic Rodmarton Manor in Gloucestershire. The stunning house is surrounded by 8 acres of garden which was designed originally as a series of outdoor rooms and remains still the same today.
The Secret Garden, Albert Cottage Hotel, Isle of Wight
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Saturday July 10th 2021 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Sunday July 11th 2021 More information... Albert Cottage Hotel, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BD
Prince Albert's Cottage, Isle of Wight
Prince Albert's Cottage was once part of Queen Victoria’s Osborne Estate. The Grade II listed building - set in two acres of gardens - is now a stylish hotel with picturesque private gardens with extensive patio and lawns.
Borde Hill Garden, Sussex
TOSCA DATE: Friday July 23rd 2021 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Saturday July 24th 2021 More information... Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP
A beautiful Grade II English Heritage listed garden set in 200 acres of parkland with magnificent views in the High Weald. Nestled at the heart of the 35-acre garden and woodland is the Elizabethan house which is the magical backdrop of our opera performances.
Ford Castle, Northumberland
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Friday August 6th 2021 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Saturday August 7th 2021 More information... Ford Castle, Ford & Etal Estates, Ford, Berwick-on-Tweed TD15 2PX
Ford Castle, Northumberland
Ford Castle is a Grade I listed medieval building sitting on a hillside in Ford & Etal Estates, North Northumberland. The castle dates from about 1278. It was taken by James IV of Scotland on the eve of the Battle of Flodden in 1513. In 1907 it was acquired by coal-mining magnate James Joicey, 1st Baron Joicey, and it remains in his family. The event will take place in the open-air courtyard with spectacular views across to the Cheviots. Please bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or treat yourself to something delicious provided by one of our local caterers.
Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Kent
TOSCA DATE: Saturday August 14th 2021 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Sunday August 15th 2021 More information... Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
This is an open-air venue set in a magical location in the stunning gardens of Hever Castle, Kent. The stage is fully covered, and the seating is tiered with most seats under seating canopies, which means if the sun doesn’t shine, the audience still can enjoy the spectacular setting with protection from the weather.
