OperaUpClose

Intimate In Scale. Mighty In Impact.

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For information about our shows, please visit: https://t.co/jOVGZJ1g61 or follow us on Instagram - @operaupclose 😃

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

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🚨 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! 🎟️

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@Lord_Steerforth We're so glad you enjoyed!

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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

[Arts Council England, South West @ace_southwest]

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: https://t.co/wTxfKrPxtF

[Vaughan Williams Foundation @VWFndn]

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

[West End Best Friend @WESTENDBF]

🎭 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

https://t.co/JwDtpqpgXQ

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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

🎟️: https://t.co/gJMA44hg1p

[English Touring Opera @ETOpera]

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!

🎟️: https://t.co/UtigwN7nKE

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We are now on general sale for Riders to the Sea @MASTStudios @ChichesterFT and @TheNorthWall https://t.co/1lK2IxfPFg

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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.

https://t.co/PbjY0Q6WA9

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We are seeking choirs to join us for a recording of Last Bit of the Moon

For more details on how to sign up:
https://t.co/PPV6RCwBGb

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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

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

#opera #ventnorfringe

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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 https://t.co/q425lZnvfh

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OperaCocktail returns this Summer with two performances @Ventnorfringe. Find out more: https://t.co/6pi7FHZeCf

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Our Artistic Director Flora McIntosh will be speaking at the Business of Opera Summit 2024. Find out more: https://t.co/RpZx98DY4Y

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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 https://t.co/LU5VfbMq5h

Find out more https://t.co/hMQARXvTzv

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