Cambridge University Opera Society • CUOS

We are Cambridge’s main student opera society, mounting a major production each term and supporting student opera-making throughout the year!

[Cambridge University Opera Society • CUOS @CamUniOperaSoc]

So, you want to stage an opera next academic year? 🎭 Look no further.

Applications are now OPEN to run CUOS’ Michaelmas Show in 2025, and our Mainshow in 2026. You can find information packs for both shows below. We look forward to hearing from you!

https://t.co/LT4kVk234k

[Cambridge University Opera Society • CUOS @CamUniOperaSoc]

Our Michaelmas Show takes place this week!
King Arthur (Purcell & Dryden)
31st October @ 8pm
2nd November @ 2pm @ 8pm
Trinity College Chapel
https://t.co/DaEw7UFIIV

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Applications for the Michaelmas Show 2024 and Mainshow 2025 are now open!
https://t.co/pXniJIdsz1...
These are both incredibly exciting opportunities to stage an opera, and we are looking forward to reading your applications!

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Final call for committee applications!

Deadline: Sunday 7th July, 5pm

We are looking for: vice-president, general member.

Application information and form: https://t.co/sprGNhGJ83

Please send your applications to [email protected]

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MAY WEEK SHOW 2024 APPLICATIONS

Feeling inspired after two weeks of fantastic opera? Fancy putting on your own show? See the happlication pack and get in touch if you have questions.

Deadline: Monday 1st April, 5pm
Email: [email protected]
https://t.co/0TMenXDYPx

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Tonight is the final performance of the CUOS Shorts. Last night was a spectacular evening of music-making, featuring some of Cambridge's finest compositional talent.

Trinity College Chapel, 8pm
Tickets: https://t.co/ctwOhZ72jy… AND LOTS ON THE DOOR!
£8 adults/£5 students

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Still on a high after Orpheus and keen to get another opera fix?

Fear not... CUOS Shorts returns this week featuring three brilliant new short operas written by students.

Fri 1 & Sat 2 Mar, 8pm, Trinity College Chapel
Tickets: https://t.co/HIa2LEGraj

[Francis Bushell @francis_bushell]

A great joy to be back at Cambridge to watch a brilliant @CamUniOperaSoc production of Orpheus in the Underworld! A wonderfully spirited performance of a thoroughly enjoyable work!

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Orpheus opened last night and we had a BLAST! There are 3 shows left so you know what to do....

Friday 23rd Feb, 8pm (tonight)
Saturday 24th Feb, 1pm
Saturday 24th Feb, 8pm

Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X AND ON THE DOOR

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TONIGHT IS THE OPENING NIGHT!

Here's a sneak peek of our dress rehearsal last night... get your tickets before they run out.

Thursday 22nd Feb, 8pm
Friday 23rd Feb, 8pm
Saturday 24th Feb, 1pm
Saturday 24th Feb, 8pm
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X and on the door

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ORPHEUS OPENS TONIGHT!

The sleepover of the century ... Olympus's most exclusive slumber party. You don't want to miss out!

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 Feb, @WestRoadCH
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

#opera

[Simon Fairclough @snfairclough]

I had the most wonderful treat this afternoon hearing the dress rehearsal for @CamUniOperaSoc's production of Orpheus in the Underworld - their biggest show of the year. Huge fun and some fab voices in the cast - strongly recommended!

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ORPHEUS OPENS TOMORROW

Marital bliss... Come and watch the happy couple as they traverse heaven and hell.

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 February, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

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ORPHEUS OPENS TOMORROW

The bromance you've all been waiting for ... come and see King and Jailor battle it out for the love of Eurydice...

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 February, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

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INTRODUCING THE PRINCIPALS

Venus (Mary Cotton), Cupid (Anna Williams), and Minerva (Jess Folwell)

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 Feb, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

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INTRODUCING THE PRINCIPALS

Public Opinion (Helena Paish), John Styx (Elliot Harding-Smith), Diana (Maggie Tam), and Juno (Gabrielle Deslabres)

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 Feb, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

[Robinson College @RobinsonCamb]

Join Robinson students Max Mason & Hugo Williamson: @CamUniOperaSoc - Orpheus in the Underworld

22 – 23 Feb 1 & 8pm @WestRoadCH

An evening which brings deft wit to a love story canonised in classical myth, which still delivers with the shock of the new.
https://t.co/E3NbBbJtwX

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More rehearsal shots from our fabulous chorus. They are gearing up for their high kicks...

Orpheus in the Underworld
Thu 22-Sat 24 Feb, West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

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Highlights from today's rehearsal for Orpheus. With two weeks to go till the opening night, it is sounding fantastic.

Thu 22-Sat 24 Feb at West Road Concert Hall
Tickets: https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

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Tickets are now on sale for Orpheus in the Underworld (22-24th Feb).
https://t.co/YP8BzzQb9X

Come and experience the hilarity and silliness of Offenbach’s reimagining of the legendary myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. This is not a show that you want to miss! #Opera