Our Summer 2021 Outdoor Tour is confirmed, with eleven performances taking place at seven venues around the UK.
With the exception of the Leatherhead Theatre 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: Saturday 12th June 2021 7:30pm Tickets £20 Concessions £17.50 Child £10 More information... Leatherhead Theatre, 7 Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8DN Box Office: 01372 365 141 Web-site
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.
The Secret Garden, Albert Cottage Hotel, Isle of Wight
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Friday July 9th 2021 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £15 On the gate £35 Plus booking fees More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Saturday July 10th 2021 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £15 On the gate £35 Plus booking fees More information... Albert Cottage Hotel, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6BD Joint ticket for both productions Adult £50 Child £30 Plus booking fees Box Office: 01983 299 309 Web-site
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 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £15 On the gate £35 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Saturday July 24th 2021 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £15 On the gate £35 More information... Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP Box Office 01444 450 326 Web-site
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.
Rodmarton Manor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rodmarton Manor & Opera Brava present a weekend of Open Air Opera
Enjoy an exclusive evening of magical award-winning, exciting and accessible live opera.
Britain’s leading outdoor touring opera company presents two evenings of opera, performed with a chamber ensemble and in lavish costume, against the magical backdrop of the historic Rodmarton Manor.
Puccini’s Tosca Friday 30th of July
Tosca is a must see for both newcomers and aficionados.
Beautiful and breathtaking arias and rousing musical moments in this magnificent Puccini score.
He has constructed a score which flows like the incidental music to a film – introducing and reinforcing dramatic events.
This new production is set in Rome in the 1940’s and brings to light all of the tragedies that happen in relationships during a world of conflict.
Performance begins at 7.30pm until approx. 10.20
Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Saturday 31st of July
Written in three weeks, Rossini’s masterpiece is one of the wittiest and most immediately appealing comic operas in the repertoire today and is as fresh to the ear now as when it first burst upon it’s Italian audiences in 1816. On first hearing, the utter joy of one melodic masterpiece flowing into the next is thrilling to any audience. As the plot unfolds and is dramatically told through Rossini’s brilliant musical structure, it helps us to understand, in part, the Barber’s special place in the history of opera.
Performance begins at 7.30pm until approx. 10.20
Gates open at 6-30pm for you to enjoy the beautiful grounds. Bring your own rugs, chairs and a picnic.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Saturday 31st July 2021 7:30pm More information...
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.
Ford Castle, Northumberland
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DATE: Friday August 6th 2021 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £10 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Saturday August 7th 2021 7:30pm Adult £30 Child £10 More information... Ford Castle, Ford & Etal Estates, Ford, Berwick-on-Tweed TD15 2PX Box Office 01890 820 338 Web-site
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 8:00pm Tickets £30 Friends £27 More information... THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DATE: Sunday August 15th 2021 8:00pm Tickets £30 Friends £27 More information... Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG Box Office 01732 866 114 boxoffice@heverfestival.co.uk
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.
