What is Opera Experience?
Opera Experience introduces young people to opera through a combination of engaging workshops and performances from Glyndebourne on Tour.
For only £10, students participate in a workshop led by a team of professional artists from Glyndebourne, before attending a Glyndebourne on Tour performance in the evening. The workshops have been designed specifically to increase students’ understanding and enjoyment of the performance.
With hundreds of students and teachers participating last year, teachers around the country appreciated not only the educational value, but also the sheer enjoyment experienced by their students at both the workshops and the performances
FAQ
What happens in a Workshop?
The team from Glyndebourne (animateur, pianist and singers) will use various practical activities to approach the music, themes, characters, social issues, historical background and production. these activities include physical and vocal warmups, drama work, musical listening exercises, singing and discussion. Students will also have the opportunity to hear singers from the Company.
Who are they for?
The workshops are for music, Drama and Performing arts students from Year 10 upwards and their teachers. the performances are highly suitable for:
- GCSE/A-level drama students required to review live theatre and demonstrate informed criticism
- GCSE/A-level Music students studying musical genre
How long is a Workshop?
In total, 3 hours including a break. The day concludes by joining the audience to see a fully staged opera performance by Glyndebourne on tour.
Where to Workshops happen?
At a venue close to the theatre in which Glyndebourne on tour is performing.
Workshop and Performance Times & Venues in 2010
Opera Experience includes a day workshop at the venue listed and a full opera performance at a local theatre (later on the same day).
Woking
Don Giovanni 2 November
La Cenerentola 3 November
Workshops: H G Wells Centre, 2pm – 5pm
Performances: New Victoria Theatre, 7.15pm
Milton Keynes
Don Giovanni 9 November
La Cenerentola 10 November
Workshops: The Church of Christ
The Cornerstone, 2pm – 5pm
Performances: Milton Keynes Theatre, 7.15pm
Norwich
Don Giovanni 16 November
La Cenerentola 17 November
Workshops: Norwich High School for Girls, 2pm – 5pm
Performances: Theatre Royal, 7.15pm
Plymouth
Don Giovanni 23 November
La Cenerentola 24 November
Workshops: TR2, Cattedown, 2pm – 5pm
Performances: Theatre Royal, 7.15pm
Stoke-on-Trent
Don Giovanni 30 November
La Cenerentola 1 December
Workshops: The Bridge Centre, 2pm – 5pm
Performances: Regent Theatre, 7.15pm
More information and booking
Download the Opera Experience 2010 Brochure and Booking Form
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Performances for Schools at Glyndebourne
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