For a total price of £10, students attend a workshop led by a team of professional musicians from Glyndebourne, and on the same day attend a fully-staged opera performance. The workshops are designed to allow the students to get the most out of the performance.
Teachers around the country appreciate not only the educational value, but also the sheer enjoyment experienced by their students at both workshop and performance.
2008 Opera Experience
The Magic Flute
Carmen
Hänsel und Gretel
FAQ
Who are they for?
The workshops are for Music, Drama and Performing Arts students in Year 10 upwards and their teachers.
What happens in a workshop?
The team from Glyndebourne (director, pianist and two singers) will use various practical activities to approach the music, themes, characters, social issues, historical background and production. These activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama work, musical listening exercises, singing and discussion. Students will also have the opportunity to hear singers from the company.
How long is a workshop?
3 hours with a break. The workshops are followed by a further break and a visit to a performance of the opera.
Where do the workshops happen?
At a venue very close to the theatre where Glyndebourne on Tour is performing.
How to book
Please click here to download a booking form (NB separate booking form for Stoke on Trent)
- Book early to avoid disappointment.
- Owing to restrictions on numbers, unfortunately not all applications will be successful.
- The total cost per person for an Opera Experience workshop is £10. This price applies to both students and teachers and includes a ticket to the performance. Good seats will be allocated with a view of supertitles (English translation).
- No booking will be accepted without payment.
- Successful applicants will be notified at the beginning of the autumn term.
- Payment will be returned to all unsuccessful applicants.
- For all successful applications, no cancellations or refunds can be considered after 29 September 2008.
- Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 per school/college. Requests for extra places are occasionally considered.
- The workshops are not intended for students below Year 10.
- The deadline for applications is Monday 28 July 2008. No applications will be considered after this date.
For further information please call Glyndebourne Education 01273 815023.
Online resources will be available to support the operas and workshops from September 2008.
Workshop and Performance Times and Venues
Woking
Workshops at H G Wells Centre, Church St East, Woking, GU21 6HJ
5 November 2pm – 5pm Carmen
6 November 2pm – 5pm The Magic Flute
7 November 2pm – 5pm Hänsel und Gretel
Performances at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking at 7.15pm
www.theambassadors.com/newvictoria
Stoke-on-Trent
Workshop venue TBC
12 November 2pm – 5pm Carmen
13 Novemver 2pm - 5pm Hänsel und Gretel
Performances at the Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent start at 7.15pm
www.theambassadors.com/regent
Milton Keynes
Workshops at Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN
19 November 2pm – 5pm Carmen
20 November 2pm – 5pm Hänsel und Gretel
21 November 2pm – 5pm The Magic Flute
Performances at the Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes at 7.15pm
www.theambassadors.com/miltonkeynes
Norwich
Workshops at The Assembly House, Theatre St, Norwich, NR2 1RQ
26 November 2pm – 5pm Carmen
27 November 2pm – 5pm The Magic Flute
28 November 2pm – 5pm Hänsel und Gretel
Performances at the Theatre Royal, Norwich at 7.15pm
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Plymouth
Workshops at Rehearsal Room 3, TR2, 12 Neptune Park, Cattedown, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ
3 December 2pm – 5pm The Magic Flute
4 December 2pm – 5pm Hänsel und Gretel
5 December 2pm – 5pm Carmen
Performances at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth start at 7.15pm
www.theatreroyal.com
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Performances for Schools at Glyndebourne
Performances for School in Stoke on Trent
Primary Schools Opera Experience