LA TRAVIATA Glasgow Thu 26 Oct 6pm Aberdeen Fri 3 Nov 6pm Inverness Fri 10 Nov 6pm Edinburgh Thu 16 Nov 6pm
FLIGHT Glasgow Mon 19 Feb 6pm Edinburgh Fri 2 Mar 6pm
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Glasgow Mon 26 Mar 6pm Edinburgh Fri 6 Apr 6pm
EUGENE ONEGIN Glasgow Wed 2 May 6pm Aberdeen Fri 11 May 6pm Inverness Fri 18 May 6pm Edinburgh Thu 24 May 6pm
Whether you’re new to opera or an old hand, you can find out more at Opera Unwrapped – an hour-long taster that gives an insight into our shows and how they are created.
Presented from the stage at each of our four main venues (in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen), our Unwrapped events involve singers, back-stage crew and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
You’ll hear highlights from the music and find out more about the props, costumes, lighting and direction, as well as some back-stage secrets.
Tickets are just £5 - come along and find out more!
Theatre Royal Glasgow 0844 871 7647 Festival Theatre Edinburgh 0131 529 6000 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 01224 641 122 Eden Court, Inverness 01463 234 234
LA TRAVIATA Glasgow Sat 28 Oct 6pm Aberdeen Sat 4 Nov 6pm Inverness Sat 11 Nov 6pm Edinburgh Sat 25 Nov 6pm
FLIGHT Glasgow Sat 24 Feb 6pm Edinburgh Sat 3 Mar 6pm
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Glasgow Sat 24 Mar 6pm Edinburgh Sat 7 Apr 6pm
EUGENE ONEGIN Glasgow Sat 5 May 6pm Aberdeen Sat 12 May 6pm Inverness Sat 19 May 6pm Edinburgh Sat 26 May 6pm
Want to know 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.
Tickets are free but should be reserved by calling the box officeat your chosen venue. Limited availability.
Theatre Royal Glasgow 0844 871 7647 Festival Theatre Edinburgh 0131 529 6000 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 01224 641 122 Eden Court, Inverness 01463 234 234
These specially created performances are fully-staged, and performed by a narrator, The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, and a wonderful cast of singers. Audiences are lead through the story, and hear some of the best-loved music from the opera. Lighting levels in the auditorium are brighter, and people are able to come in and out of the auditorium during the performance and see the show in the bar on TV screens.
Tickets are £10, and can be booked online or by calling the box office at your chosen venue. Groups welcome.
Touch Tours start at 6pm for evening performances and 2.45pm for Sunday matinees.
GREEK Edinburgh Sun 6 Aug 5pm (Touch Tour 3.45pm) Glasgow Sat 3 Feb 7.15pm
LA TRAVIATA Glasgow Sat 28 Oct 7.15pm Aberdeen Sat 4 Nov 7.15pm Inverness Sat 11 Nov 7.15pm Edinburgh Sun 19 Nov 3pm
FLIGHT Glasgow Sat 24 Feb 7.15pm Edinburgh Sat 3 Mar 7.15pm
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Glasgow Wed 28 Mar 7.15pm Edinburgh Sat 7 Apr 7.15pm
EUGENE ONEGIN Glasgow Sat 5 May 7.15pm Aberdeen Sat 12 May 7.15pm Inverness Sat 19 May 7.15pm Edinburgh Thu 31 May 7.15pm
Opera: music, costumes, set. We want you to experience it all.
Mention opera and most people think of singing and music, but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography? Audio-description helps visually-impaired patrons enjoy the opera experience with a live commentary that describes the action on stage without compromising the music.
As part of the experience, we include:
A free introductory CD, sent out in advance of the performance.
A free Touch Tour of the set, costumes and props before the show.
An audio introduction 15 minutes before the start of the performance.
If you or someone you know is interested in booking for an audio-described performance, please make this clear when you contact the box office at your chosen theatre. Discounted tickets are available. Tickets for audio-described performances and Touch Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Guide dogs are welcome.
Please note: tickets for audio-described performances at Theatre Royal Glasgow should be booked through their Groups Department at the number below.
Theatre Royal Glasgow 0800 912 6971 Festival Theatre Edinburgh 0131 529 6000 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 01224 641 122 Eden Court, Inverness 01463 234 234
We are always looking for new audio describers to join our dedicated team. If you have some time to spare and would like to find out what is involved, please email Iona Jack
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