Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Malvern Theatres by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort Of)

Festival Theatre

Emilia Marty is a stylish, enigmatic diva with a secret. For over three centuries, she has lived many lives, in a quest to become a great opera singer. Emilia - also known as Enila Makropulos, or simply E.M. - captivates minds and hearts along her journey through time and across Europe. Her existence raises questions of science and nature, reality and fantasy, and life and death. But as the elixir she was given begins to lose its power, the secrets of her lives and loves begin to come to light. She can no longer escape from these essential human tensions. 

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The Makropulos Affair

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Hailed as an ‘unmissable triumph’ (The Telegraph) and nominated for a 2022 Southbank Sky Arts Award, this co-production of Janáček’s mature masterpiece returns to Scottish Opera in its first full staging since 1993.

The Makropulos Affair - Scottish Opera

The first half moves between a clash of artistically opposed theatre troupes in Ariadne to a nostalgic Viennese romance complete with disguises and mistaken identities in Arabella. The second half captures the highlights of Der Rosenkavalier’s three acts, following two colliding love stories with all the complications and grandeur of human relationships.   

The Strauss Collection Opera in Concert

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Following the success of Daphne in 2023, Scottish Opera is delighted to present a concert spanning some of the finest pieces Richard Strauss ever wrote, with music from Ariadne auf Naxos, Arabella, and Der Rosenkavalier.


Scottish Opera - The Strauss Collection

Usher Hall

Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes.

Ellen Kent: La Bohème

Edinburgh Playhouse

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

**Uprising: A Royal Scottish National Orchestra Presentation**

Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) for a compelling and timely performance of Jonathan Dove's "Uprising," making its Scottish premiere. This brand-new staged opera, under the baton of conductor Ellie Slorach, promises to be a drama filled with protest, youth activism, and the human cost of climate change. 

**Event Details:**

- **Dates and Venues:**
  - **Edinburgh:** Usher Hall, Friday, 28 March 2025, 7:30 pm
  - **Glasgow:** Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Saturday, 29 March 2025, 7:30 pm

- **Repertoire:** Jonathan Dove - Uprising (Scottish Premiere)

- **Conductor:** Ellie Slorach

- **Soloists:**
  - Ffion Edwards as Lola
  - Julieth Lozano Rolong as Zoe
  - Madeleine Shaw as Angela
  - Dingle Yandell as Mayor/Quercus
  - Nkululeko Innocent Masuku as Doctor

- **Featuring:**
  - RSNO Youth Chorus
  - RSNO Chorus
  - RSNO Chorus Academy

**About the Opera:**
"Uprising" explores the resilience of the human spirit amidst the backdrop of a changing climate. Through the lens of a mother, a daughter, and a time of turmoil, the opera questions the survival of family bonds when the planet itself is under threat. Jonathan Dove, renowned for bringing stories vividly to life through music, presents a narrative filled with emotion, activism, and the stark realities of our time.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are available for purchase with various pricing options to accommodate all attendees. Discounts are available for under 18s, under 26s, mature students, unemployed patrons, patrons with disabilities, and groups. Booking fees may apply.

**Don't miss this groundbreaking performance that not only showcases the talents of the RSNO and its community of singers but also sparks important conversations about our world and its future.** 

Book your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and reflection.

Uprising

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Ellen Kent: La Boheme

A lavish Parisian party is a grand occasion for dancing, drinking, and (in)discreet love affairs. But Baron Zeta, the ambassador to the fictional cash-strapped state of Pontevedro, has a slightly more serious matter on his mind. Among his party guests is Hanna Glawari. Hanna is the glamorous Pontevedrian widow who arrived in Paris to enjoy her late husband’s immense fortune. Baron Zeta cannot bear the thought of Pontevedro losing half its national wealth should Hanna marry a Parisian. So, he assigns the charismatic Count Danilo to watch over her heart. But little does he know that they have quite the history... 

The Merry Widow

His Majesty's Theatre

First performed in 1875, this is the first major hit from the partnership of WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Set around a classic case of broken vows - the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar - the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided. How will they decide between the charming yet swindling defendant and the utterly captivating claimant? 

Trial by Jury

A lavish Parisian party is a grand occasion for dancing, drinking, and (in)discreet love affairs. But Baron Zeta, the ambassador to the fictional cash-strapped state of Pontevedro, has a slightly more serious matter on his mind. Among his party guests is Hanna Glawari. Hanna is the glamorous Pontevedrian widow who arrived in Paris to enjoy her late husband’s immense fortune. Baron Zeta cannot bear the thought of Pontevedro losing half its national wealth should Hanna marry a Parisian. So, he assigns the charismatic Count Danilo to watch over her heart. But little does he know that they have quite the history...

The Merry Widow - Scottish Opera

With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct!  promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing.

Trial by Jury - Scottish Opera

With Dementia Friendly values at their core, these shortened performances are open to all. Performed by a full cast and orchestra, they also feature a presenter to introduce the story, characters and music from the opera. There are wheelchair spaces and extra staff on hand to help. There is also a smaller capacity to allow everyone space, and brighter lighting levels in the auditorium, giving you the flexibility and freedom to move about as required.

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