Free Events
Whether you're new to opera or an old hand, we have a free event to help enhance your enjoyment of our productions. Choose from Opera Unwrapped, our Pre-show talks, or our A Little Bit of... series.
Opera Unwrapped
Opera Unwrapped is a free hour-long taster that gives you the chance to see what the shows we stage are all about.
You’ll hear highlights from singers, and be introduced to the principal characters from the opera, the plot and some key scenes. Learn about props, lighting, direction and some of the theatrical secrets behind the production. Join The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, singers and back-stage crew to find out everything you need to know to make the most of your night at the opera.
Tickets are free but should be reserved by calling the Box Office at your chosen venue.
Tosca Unwrapped
Theatre Royal Glasgow Thu 3 May 6pm
Eden Court, Inverness Fri 18 May 6pm
Festival Theatre Edinburgh Thu 24 May 6pm
His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Fri 8 Jun 6pm
Pre-show talks
Want to know even more about the opera you’re going to see? Look out for a performance with a Pre-show talk. These free half-hour talks delve deeper into the opera, enhancing your enjoyment and extending your knowledge of the piece.
Tickets are free but should be reserved by calling the Box Office at your chosen venue. Limited availability.
Tosca
Theatre Royal Glasgow Sun 6 May 2.45pm
Eden Court, Inverness Sat 19 May 6pm
Festival Theatre Edinburgh Sat 27 May 2.45pm
His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen Sat 9 Jun 6pm
A Little Bit of…
Our A Little Bit of… performances take opera out of the theatre, with the full-scale shows we have on in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen cleverly re-written into lively 20-minute versions.
Based on a form of Japanese storytelling, the stories unfold to a series of colourful illustrations, brought to life by a storyteller, singer and two players from our orchestra.
Look out for performances of A Little bit of Tosca in bookshops, cafés and community venues near you. Dates and venues will be confirmed soon – keep an eye on scottishopera.org.uk for more details.
Free events supported by Garfield Weston Foundation.
