Scottish Opera

We’re Scotland’s national opera company and the largest performing arts org in Scotland. Bringing opera to your doorstep since 1962.

[That’s TV Lothian @ThatsTVLothian]

"It was an instant connection."

Director of @ScottishOpera Pop-up Opera Darren Brownlie spoke with That's TV about how their 'bite-sized' performances aim to bring an accessible and inclusive introduction to Opera to Scottish audiences this summer.

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Today, as part of #NationalSelfCareWeek, we launch The Small Magician - an innovative new resource created by Education Artist in Residence, Lea Shaw. This free programme invites everyone to discover their voice, in their own time, in their own way. 🥰 👇
https://t.co/Ti94llZ33S

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Fur-well Edin-purrrr! 😹Tonight's the FINAL performance of Don Pasquale at Edinburgh Festival Theatre before we pack up our feline friends and head to Aberdeen. Fancy a last minute trip to Rome? Don't paws too long! 🐾
https://t.co/87lt3lnkpg

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Tonight is our last performance of Britten's Albert Herring 😭👑🌻Featuring Glen Cunningham's critically acclaimed portrayal of Herring, this production captivated audiences throughout our run. Last minute tickets 🎫 👇
https://t.co/yk3Ulmze4K

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Join us for a #DementiaFriendly Don Pasquale at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre, this Friday! 🎭 Shorter format & narration, brighter auditorium lighting levels so you can come and go whenever, extra space & support and TV screens so you don't miss out!

🎫: https://t.co/6J3S9Ib0M4

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✨ New faces alert! ✨ They're talented, ambitious, and occasionally hilarious (as you'll see in the video 😉)
Meet Scottish Opera's new Emerging Artists 👇
https://t.co/N32dhcm8Qd

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The May King returns! 👑Britten's #AlbertHerring arrives at Ediburgh Festival theatre, reimagined in 1990s glory. When no virtuous May Queen can be found, all eyes turn to shy Albert... but how long can his squeaky-clean reputation last? 👀
🎫: https://t.co/yk3UlmyGfc

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🎭 Donizetti's Don Pasquale - featuring cats, chaos & comedy - arrives in Edinburgh! 🎧 NEW: Go behind the scenes in our first-ever podcast episode about the production, hosted by Jamie MacDougall, here: https://t.co/rakhr2B7yt

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📣Opera Highlights is now on sale for 2025 🚂Join us for a musical journey through Scotland's train stations - where stories of hellos, goodbyes and new adventures come alive through beloved opera classics!
🎫: https://t.co/5XwG3a9Wmm

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Opera Highlights goes on sale tomorrow! 🎭🎶Put a reminder in your phone, mark your diaries or add us to your calendar! 🙏📅 We're back, touring to 24 venues across Scotland with an original piano-accompanied production. Stay tuned for more details coming tomorrow! ✨

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Two great opportunities to catch Scottish Opera's Emerging Artists in recital this week. Nov 6 - St Andrews Music Centre, 1pm& Nov 7 - Glasgow University Concert Hall, 1:10pm. Find out more, here: https://t.co/5psLb8GSpw

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💫 Rehearsals for Special Delivery are officially underway!

Be sure to catch this spellbinding adventure over the festive period.

🎫 https://t.co/vZvLKlMa5h

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Tin cans meet choral innovation at Nordic Music Days! 📞✨Scottish Opera's Community Choir joined RSNO Glasgow Chorus Academy, Glasgow CREATE and Madrigirls at Kelvingrove for a special performance of Finnish composer Tytti Arola's 'phōnḗ', which uses tin can telephones.

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Donizetti's Don Pasquale arrives in Inverness tomorrow night. But, Sofronia needs to know, will you be there, too? 😸
🎟https://t.co/87lt3lnkpg
Eden Court, Inverness
31 October & 2 November 2024, 7.15pm

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REVIEW: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to @ScottishOpera's Don Pasquale @KingsandRoyal

'Comic strips and captivating voices – an opera buffa for non-opera buffs'

#review #opera #glasgow #DonPasquale
https://t.co/lpEdUe2D4j

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Indulge in the magic of Puccini. ❤✨Join us for an unforgettable evening of operatic treasures from the master composer's incredible career - from hidden gems like Edgar to beloved classics like Tosca and La bohème.
🎫https://t.co/nm3AwvTveR

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We regret to announce that tomorrow's (Tuesday 29 October) Afternoon Recital with Chloe Harris has been cancelled due to illness. Ticket holders have been contacted directly via email. For any queries please contact [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding.

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It's Don Pasquale's final night in Glasgow before this Donizetti classic makes its way to Inverness...
🎫https://t.co/87lt3lnkpg:

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Who says opera only lives on stage? 🎭 This #WorldOperaDay, our first animated opera, Josefine, crosses borders and wins hearts! After winning the Animation category at September's Feel The Reel, Josefine has also been shortlisted for Best Short Film at the Messina Film Festival.

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Fresh from her Scottish Opera debut as Nancy in Albert Herring, Chloe Harris, one of our 2024/25 Emerging Artists takes audiences on a musical journey from Fauré's dreamy Pavane to Berlioz's spellbinding Summer Nights (Les nuits d'été) Op.7.
Book now 👇
https://t.co/sjaAFDn08X