Performances for Schools
Every autumn Glyndebourne enables thousands of young people to experience opera
Since 2006, Glyndebourne’s Performances for Schools have inspired and enriched the lives of over 30,000 students.
These performances are a unique experience – Glyndebourne’s world-famous auditorium filled with students from our local area experiencing all the emotion, spectacle and intensity of a Glyndebourne opera, full-length and fully staged.
As well as heavily subsidised tickets for all students, we offer the opportunity to apply for a travel grant to help towards the cost of booking transport for a trip to Glyndebourne.
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October 2024
II turco in Italia
Dates: Monday 14 October & Tuesday 22 October, 11.00am
Recommended age: Year 5 upwards (aged 9+)
Tickets: £8
Rossini’s laugh-out-loud comedy bubbles with energy, clever wit and Italian style.
Applications are now open for 2024
Tickets will be assigned by ballot process. If you’re successful in the ballot we’ll notify you by the end of May.
We accept ticket applications from groups in full time education based within 25 miles of Glyndebourne.
Useful information
Glyndebourne is in the heart of the Sussex countryside, just 10 miles outside Brighton. There’s plenty of on-site parking for coaches, and 12 acres of gardens for pupils to enjoy.
As well as heavily subsidised tickets for all students, we offer the opportunity to apply for a travel grant to help towards the cost of booking transport for a trip to Glyndebourne.
Il turco in Italia is recommended for Year 5 and above. There are some suggestive scenes and scenarios, cross-cultural references and mild violence.
This opera was first performed in 1814 and although it contains social and cultural references which were prevalent at the time. Mariame Clément’s production is a sensitive adaptation for a modern 21st-century audience. In this Q&A she explains how she tackled the potentially problematic cultural elements in her production, which could provide discussion points with your class.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the above information further, please contact the Learning & Engagement team via email or by calling 01273 815 023.
We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. At each performance, we take a relaxed approach to movement and noise coming from the students, where we encourage everyone to respond naturally. An alternative space adjacent to the auditorium is available, where students can view a live stream of the performance if they need to leave the main theatre for any reason.To find out more about this and for any further support or access requirements, please contact us on, please contact us at takepart@glyndebourne.com.
- Pupils will each receive a free programme with a synopsis, cast list and lots of useful information on what to watch out for.
- You will receive a signed poster for your classroom to remember the visit.
- Each of your pupils will be invited to provide feedback – we love to hear their thoughts.
Glyndebourne is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through opera. As a Trinity Champion Centre for 2023-24, we are delighted to offer funding for up to 400 pupils attending a Performance for Schools at Glyndebourne the chance to complete an Arts Award Discover certificate alongside their visit.
Each student undertaking an Arts Award will have access to specially created worksheets and activities and our trained Arts Award advisors will work with them throughout. We understand that completing an Arts Award with a whole class may be unrealistic; we are happy to support as many pupils as are interested and there is no obligation for the whole class to complete and submit a portfolio. Click here to find out more about Arts Award at Glyndebourne.
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Please contact the Director of Development, Helen McCarthy at helen.mccarthy@glyndebourne.
Glyndebourne’s Learning & Engagement programme is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Image credits: Header image, photo by Sam Stephenson | Festival 2023 illustrations © Katie Ponder