OperaUpClose

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@Sandancer58 @artsdepot We're so glad you enjoyed it!

@operaupclose @artsdepot I saw the production in Hull today. I have loved 'Riders' for over 40 years - I thought your interpretation was perfect, and it moved me to tears. Thank you for keeping this masterpiece alive and giving it a whole new perspective.

🚨 We’re halfway through the Riders to the Sea tour, and venues like @artsdepot are almost SOLD OUT! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful production. 🎭✨ 🎟️ Last tickets remaining—grab yours now! 🎟️

@Lord_Steerforth We're so glad you enjoyed!

@operaupclose Just seen the Chichester performance, which was bewitching (not a word I use often, but I feel as if it cast a spell on me). Compressing Vaughan Williams's score down to an accordion, oboe and clarinet worked really well and the voices were stunning. Thank you!

We’re thrilled to share the first production images of Riders To The Sea capturing the stunning visuals of this "unique theatrical experience" (Stage Masters) that is “powerful, passionate and emotional” (West End Best Friend) 📷: Rich Southgate

A story of love, loss and light 🌊 Live performance, projection and sound come together for #ACEsupported @operaupclose's retelling of an ancient fishing community haunted by grief. 📍At @MASTStudios until 1 February, before touring to @ExeterNorthcott: bit.ly/4gfOPxy

Today @operaupclose launch a UK tour of Riders to the Sea in a new chamber orchestration by @mbetteridge, directed by @FloraMcIntosh18.

🎭 REVIEW 🎭 Weaving together live performance, projection & creative captioning, @operaupclose's Riders to the Sea is currently playing at @MASTStudios before touring. "Offers a delightful toe in the water to new audiences." 📷 Rich Southgate westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-ri…

Join @ETOpera this spring for a Shakespeare tour around the country🎭 ❤️‍🔥 Bellini's gritty re-working of Romeo and Juliet ☁️ A new studio piece featuring music inspired by Shakespeare 🌳 A new children's opera inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream 🎟️: englishtouringopera.org.uk/whats-on

Riders to the Sea weaves together live performance, projection and recorded sound to create a more intimate, visceral telling of the Vaughan Williams opera. Join @operaupclose on their UK tour from 30 Jan-3 March! 🎟️: operaupclose.com/riders-to-the-…

We are now on general sale for Riders to the Sea @MASTStudios @ChichesterFT and @TheNorthWall operaupclose.com/riders-to-the-…

We are delighted to announce: Vaughan Williams’ and JM Synge’s sung play Riders to the Sea. With a prologue, The Last Bit of the Moon, by Michael Betteridge and ArtfulScribe's Community Sirens Collective with Antosh Wojcik. operaupclose.com/riders-to-the-…

We are seeking choirs to join us for a recording of Last Bit of the Moon For more details on how to sign up: operaupclose.com/discover/seeki…

We had a wonderful time performing OperaCocktail @vfringe Huge thanks to the wonderful cast, crew and the team at Ventnor Fringe. Keep an eye out for our next performances! #opera #theatre

This week we are at @vfringe with two performances of OperaCocktail! Watch this space exclusive updates! #opera #ventnorfringe

Behind the scenes for the shoot for our trailer for the Reinventions. Keep an eye out for more updates on our upcoming performances. Watch the trailer youtube.com/watch?v=m5qcuW…

OperaCocktail returns this Summer with two performances @Ventnorfringe. Find out more: operaupclose.com/operacocktail

Our Artistic Director Flora McIntosh will be speaking at the Business of Opera Summit 2024. Find out more: rb.gy/ukhwxe

OperaUpClose is thrilled to share our new programme of reinvented classics by Vaughan Williams, Puccini and Richard Strauss. A series of three one-act operas reimagined for the modern world. Watch trailer youtube.com/watch?v=m5qcuW… Find out more operaupclose.com/a-series-of-re…

We are delighted to announce OperaCocktail will be returning with two performances @vfringe @VentnorExchange