NI Opera Studio

NI Opera's artist development programme, providing opportunities for emerging singers, creative opera practitioners and the Northern Ireland Opera Chorus.

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

This Weds: Morning Melodies, 11am to midday at Carlisle Memorial: featuring soprano Mary McCabe, mezzo Jenny Bourke with sopranos Olivia Burns, Neala Cahir and pianist Bryan Evans.
Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and include tea/coffee and a traybake.
https://t.co/yqHAqgZQrF

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Come behind the scenes with us at Carlisle Memorial on 15 May: the Costume and Wigs team for 'La Bohème' will present a skills workshop from 11am, demonstrating how they design and create authentic, detailed period costuming and wigs for the stage:
https://t.co/8MFpbILPZR

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Thank you @BelTel for featuring @MaryMcCabeSop who will make her role debut next week as Mimi in our partnership production of La Bohème with @DivaOperaUK at Carlisle Memorial, Belfast.
Tickets via our website.

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Join the Morning Melodies Club, save on ticket prices for our Morning Melodies events and access exclusive behind-the-scenes events in our run-up to Carmen at the @gohbelfast this September.
Find out more and sign up here:
https://t.co/yLBjHbM6st

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Lovely day for our lunchtime Spring Solstice Concert @ArdsArts in Newtownards with soprano Anna Gregg and pianist Luke Lally Maguire.
@ArtsCouncilNI

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Thank you @OperawireNews - we're looking forward to working with @DivaOperaUK on this new production of La Bohème at Carlisle Memorial in Belfast this May.
https://t.co/6CoqhyQB1H

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

'La Bohème', a new production in partnership with @DivaOperaUK is coming to Carlisle Memorial in Belfast on May 16.
Full details and booking links here:
https://t.co/ItVuEYgvYa

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

We're delighted that 'Follies' has been selected as one of the top 50 shows of 2025 around the UK by @TheStage Congratulations to everyone involved in this production on and off the stage and thank you to all who came to see it! Find out more here:
https://t.co/XoYIhyBN7W

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Auditions for our Chorus Development Programme for 2026 will take place in Belfast on 5, 6 and 7 February. Full details on eligibility and how to register your interest can be found in this link.
https://t.co/YWPZzVPLIM

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Making plans this weekend? Join us for some beautiful festive songs at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction on the Malone Rd on Sunday.
Performances between 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm with mezzo Jenny Bourke and tenor Aaron O'Hare.
Book via the link:
https://t.co/qGEOS3z5RS

[Michael Quinn @Quinnfreelance]

"Something of a coup for @NIOpera… Another vivacious feather in their hat." My review of Follies in the January edition of @operamagazine. To read the rest, subscribe at https://t.co/v3BUJYwMbP.

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

This week at 1pm @BBCRadio3 or on catch-up you can hear highlights of recitals at this summer's Glenarm Festival of Voice.
These recitals were recorded live at the festival in beautiful Glenarm, on a theme of 'Landscapes'. @ArtsCouncilNI @mea_bc
https://t.co/lo6rs6frmo

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Nominations are now open for this year's What's On Stage Awards. If you enjoyed our production of #Follies @gohbelfast please nominate us - we're eligible in several categories. Thank you!
https://t.co/vf7p8ftEc0

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

What a lovely time we had performing 'Morning Melodies' earlier today @gohbelfast as part of the Studio Series, with music on a theme of roses.
Thank you mezzo Jenny Bourke, violinist Hayley Howe and pianist Frasier Hickland and to our audience for a fantastic morning.

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Next month and selling fast: a unique chance to dine on stage @gohbelfast while enjoying performances by a host of fantastic artists, including the NI Opera Chorus, soprano @MaryMcCabeSop, mezzo Jenny Bourke and vocalist Chris Kane. Find out more in the post:
@ArtsCouncilNI

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

The deadline to apply for the @natoperastudio Young Artists Programme for 2026/27 is 11.59pm tomorrow (15 Oct). Full details on how to apply are here:
https://t.co/6z5CasPs7e

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

We're entering NI Opera into the Movement for Good Arts & Culture Special Draw @benefactgroup.
If you'd be happy to nominate us just follow the link: it's quick and easy. Thank you!
https://t.co/ORI0071AZh

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Last few tickets remaining for our next Morning Melodies event in the Studio @gohbelfast on 5 November.
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe and pianist Frasier Hickland.
https://t.co/4oCUFA5Dpk

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Find out what some of the community groups who attended our free dress rehearsal for Follies thought of the experience.
Access and inclusion is an important part of our work as an arts charity and over 600 people from 30+ charities, school and community groups saw Follies.

[NorthernIrelandOpera @NIOpera]

Today is a two show day for 'Follies' and your last chance to see this magnificent musical in Belfast.
A few tickets are left for the shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm - book at @gohbelfast or find out more:
https://t.co/kTebiqHRyY
@ArtsCouncilNI @cammenzies @neilhphoto