Northern Ireland Opera
@niopera.bsky.social
Northern Ireland's award-winning national opera company, dedicated to the highest standards of opera performance and the promotion of young local talent.
Nominations are now open for this year's What's On Stage Awards. If you enjoyed our production of #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September, please consider nominating us - we're eligible in several categories. Thank you!
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26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Nominate now – Awards.WhatsOnStage.com
26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Nominate now The WhatsOnStage Awards are back! You can nominate your favourites in our form below, but please make sure you read the eligibility criteria before you no...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Nominations are now open for this year's What's On Stage Awards. If you enjoyed our production of #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September, please consider nominating us - we're eligible in several categories. Thank you!
awards.whatsonstage.com/26th-annual-...
awards.whatsonstage.com/26th-annual-...
Booking now - our much-anticipated 'Christmas Sing-Along' back at Custom House in Belfast at 11am on 6 December. Come and enjoy some beautiful music, a mince pie, a hot drink and a sing-along and get in the Christmas mood.
Tickets £15/£10 via the link:
niopera.com/performances...
Tickets £15/£10 via the link:
niopera.com/performances...
Christmas Sing-Along at Custom House - N.I. Opera
The NI Opera Chorus invite you to join them for a Christmas Sing-Along at the Custom House Café with a mince pie and hot drink too!
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November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Booking now - our much-anticipated 'Christmas Sing-Along' back at Custom House in Belfast at 11am on 6 December. Come and enjoy some beautiful music, a mince pie, a hot drink and a sing-along and get in the Christmas mood.
Tickets £15/£10 via the link:
niopera.com/performances...
Tickets £15/£10 via the link:
niopera.com/performances...
We're back performing as part of the brilliant 'Out To Lunch' festival on January 27 at the Black Box, Belfast. Tickets are £12 and include lunch or a light supper. This event usually sells out fast so book soon if you'd like to join us for an hour of cabaret.
niopera.com/performances...
niopera.com/performances...
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We're back performing as part of the brilliant 'Out To Lunch' festival on January 27 at the Black Box, Belfast. Tickets are £12 and include lunch or a light supper. This event usually sells out fast so book soon if you'd like to join us for an hour of cabaret.
niopera.com/performances...
niopera.com/performances...
NI Opera soloists Mary McCabe, Jenny Bourke and vocalist Chris Kane, and the NI Opera Chorus will be among the artists performing at this unique event at Belfast's Grand Opera House on 14 November, celebrating 130 years of the theatre. Find out more via the link:
www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/on-...
www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/on-...
On Stage Tonight!
A unique entertainment and dining experience in celebration of the Grand Opera House's 130th anniversary.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
NI Opera soloists Mary McCabe, Jenny Bourke and vocalist Chris Kane, and the NI Opera Chorus will be among the artists performing at this unique event at Belfast's Grand Opera House on 14 November, celebrating 130 years of the theatre. Find out more via the link:
www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/on-...
www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/on-...
We're taking part in Georgian Week in Armagh next month from 4-5.30pm on 30 November, with a beautiful concert in the Primate's Chapel in the Palace Demesne.
Find out more and book here:
niopera.com/performances...
Find out more and book here:
niopera.com/performances...
Opera at The Georgian Festival - N.I. Opera
Northern Ireland Opera will be performing at The Georgian Festival in Armagh on November 30th with arias and duets performed by sopranos Mary McCabe and Anna Gregg
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October 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We're taking part in Georgian Week in Armagh next month from 4-5.30pm on 30 November, with a beautiful concert in the Primate's Chapel in the Palace Demesne.
Find out more and book here:
niopera.com/performances...
Find out more and book here:
niopera.com/performances...
Nominations are open for the Benefact Group Arts and Culture Special Draw - would you consider nominating NI Opera? We could be in with a chance to win £5000 to put towards our work.
To nominate us, please follow this link - thank you!
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To nominate us, please follow this link - thank you!
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Nominate a charity - Movement for Good
Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nominations are open for the Benefact Group Arts and Culture Special Draw - would you consider nominating NI Opera? We could be in with a chance to win £5000 to put towards our work.
To nominate us, please follow this link - thank you!
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
To nominate us, please follow this link - thank you!
culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Last few tickets remain for our next Morning Melodies event in the Studio at the Grand Opera House on 5 Nov.
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe & pianist Frasier Hickland.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe & pianist Frasier Hickland.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Morning Melodies - 'A Rose By Any Other Name' - N.I. Opera
'Morning Melodies' returns to the Grand Opera House Belfast in November - book now for an hour long concert on a theme of roses.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Last few tickets remain for our next Morning Melodies event in the Studio at the Grand Opera House on 5 Nov.
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe & pianist Frasier Hickland.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe & pianist Frasier Hickland.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Reposted by Northern Ireland Opera
Possibly one of the best productions I have ever seen. Congratulations to NI Opera in a fantastic show. The costumes, lighting, choreo, the vocal talent - all sublime.
September 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Possibly one of the best productions I have ever seen. Congratulations to NI Opera in a fantastic show. The costumes, lighting, choreo, the vocal talent - all sublime.
Great feature article out today in The Irish World with
our marvellous Sally, Anna-Jane Casey @ajcasey.bsky.social . Find out all about her role, the show and what to expect if you are coming to see one of the final three performances at the Grand Opera House.
www.theirishworld.com/thinking-of-...
our marvellous Sally, Anna-Jane Casey @ajcasey.bsky.social . Find out all about her role, the show and what to expect if you are coming to see one of the final three performances at the Grand Opera House.
www.theirishworld.com/thinking-of-...
Thinking of the days | The Irish World
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September 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Great feature article out today in The Irish World with
our marvellous Sally, Anna-Jane Casey @ajcasey.bsky.social . Find out all about her role, the show and what to expect if you are coming to see one of the final three performances at the Grand Opera House.
www.theirishworld.com/thinking-of-...
our marvellous Sally, Anna-Jane Casey @ajcasey.bsky.social . Find out all about her role, the show and what to expect if you are coming to see one of the final three performances at the Grand Opera House.
www.theirishworld.com/thinking-of-...
'Northern Ireland Opera's Sondheim show delivers dazzling spectacle and musical virtuosity' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Irish Times
Review in the paper today or for subscribers via the link below. Last few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday's final shows in this run.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
Review in the paper today or for subscribers via the link below. Last few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday's final shows in this run.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
Follies review: Northern Ireland Opera’s Sondheim show delivers dazzling spectacle and musical virtuosity
At the Grand Opera House in Belfast, Lesley Garrett and Jacqueline Dankworth star in Cameron Menzies’ adept production
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September 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
'Northern Ireland Opera's Sondheim show delivers dazzling spectacle and musical virtuosity' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Irish Times
Review in the paper today or for subscribers via the link below. Last few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday's final shows in this run.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
Review in the paper today or for subscribers via the link below. Last few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday's final shows in this run.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...
Reposted by Northern Ireland Opera
Sondheim's Follies surely inspired Kander & Ebb's "Razzle dazzle 'em and you've got a romance" on the strength of @niopera.bsky.social's whip-crack smart staging @ Grand Opera House Belfast. Three performances left: www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/fol... @sondheimiteuk.bsky.social @thesondheimhub.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Sondheim's Follies surely inspired Kander & Ebb's "Razzle dazzle 'em and you've got a romance" on the strength of @niopera.bsky.social's whip-crack smart staging @ Grand Opera House Belfast. Three performances left: www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/fol... @sondheimiteuk.bsky.social @thesondheimhub.bsky.social
We're back on stage tonight at The Grand Opera House with our second 'Follies' performance - fantastic reviews from press and audiences are rolling in!
Not many tickets left and only four more shows in the run - don't miss out! Full show details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Not many tickets left and only four more shows in the run - don't miss out! Full show details here:
niopera.com/performances...
September 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We're back on stage tonight at The Grand Opera House with our second 'Follies' performance - fantastic reviews from press and audiences are rolling in!
Not many tickets left and only four more shows in the run - don't miss out! Full show details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Not many tickets left and only four more shows in the run - don't miss out! Full show details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Great reviews coming in for our new production of 'Follies'
Don't miss your chance to see this production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - only four more performances.
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
Don't miss your chance to see this production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - only four more performances.
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
Follies review — nostalgic showgirls given the operatic treatment
Northern Ireland Opera’s suave Stephen Sondheim revival has plenty of faded glamour (not to mention a Lesley Garrett cameo) and even its flaws have a fascination all of their own
www.thetimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Great reviews coming in for our new production of 'Follies'
Don't miss your chance to see this production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - only four more performances.
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
Don't miss your chance to see this production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - only four more performances.
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...
Opening this Saturday 13th September! Have you booked yet? Best availability Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September: don't miss this major new production of Sondheim and Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
September 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Opening this Saturday 13th September! Have you booked yet? Best availability Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September: don't miss this major new production of Sondheim and Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
If you missed 'The Ticket' on Friday, listen back from 38:20 to hear our 'Phyllis' Annette McLaughlin and 'Buddy' Mark Dugdale talking about the show to presenter Nuala McKeever.
Book your 🎟 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
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Book your 🎟 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
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The Ticket - Dara Dubh, Follies, Adam Laughlin, Zara Meadows and Brian Henry Martin - BBC Sounds
From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston has just the ticket.
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September 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If you missed 'The Ticket' on Friday, listen back from 38:20 to hear our 'Phyllis' Annette McLaughlin and 'Buddy' Mark Dugdale talking about the show to presenter Nuala McKeever.
Book your 🎟 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Book your 🎟 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Tune in to The Ticket at BBC Radio Ulster tonight from 6.05pm (or listen on catch-up) to hear two of our 'Follies' stars, Annette McLaughlin (Phyllis) and Mark Dugdale (Buddy) talking to presenter Nuala McKeever about the show - booking at the Grand Opera House now!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Tune in to The Ticket at BBC Radio Ulster tonight from 6.05pm (or listen on catch-up) to hear two of our 'Follies' stars, Annette McLaughlin (Phyllis) and Mark Dugdale (Buddy) talking to presenter Nuala McKeever about the show - booking at the Grand Opera House now!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Thank you Seen and Heard International for this excellent 'Follies' preview feature with Cameron Menzies (Director), Anna-Jane Casey (Sally) and Greg Arrowsmith (Musical Director).
Book your tickets at the Grand Opera House. Show runs 13-20 September.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/nort...
Book your tickets at the Grand Opera House. Show runs 13-20 September.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/nort...
Northern Ireland Opera brings Sondheim’s Follies to Belfast this month: a preview – Seen and Heard International
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September 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Thank you Seen and Heard International for this excellent 'Follies' preview feature with Cameron Menzies (Director), Anna-Jane Casey (Sally) and Greg Arrowsmith (Musical Director).
Book your tickets at the Grand Opera House. Show runs 13-20 September.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/nort...
Book your tickets at the Grand Opera House. Show runs 13-20 September.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/nort...
Tonight! Some tickets still available.
This Thurs 4th Sept we'll be at Room2 Hotel on Queen St, Belfast 6.30-8pm for fascinating conversation and live music with #Sondheim experts @richardschoch.bsky.social
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
In Conversation: 'Follies' and Sondheim - N.I. Opera
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September 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Tonight! Some tickets still available.
This weekend we're very happy to be performing a free pop-up event at the SoundYard as part of the brilliant Belfast Maritime Festival - come and see vocalist Laura Shaw on Saturday from 1.30pm and soprano Mary McCabe perform on Sunday from 11am.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Music at the Belfast Maritime Festival - N.I. Opera
Free performances at the Belfast Maritime Festival on 6th and 7th September by vocalist Laura Shaw, soprano Mary McCabe, pianist Ryan Greer.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This weekend we're very happy to be performing a free pop-up event at the SoundYard as part of the brilliant Belfast Maritime Festival - come and see vocalist Laura Shaw on Saturday from 1.30pm and soprano Mary McCabe perform on Sunday from 11am.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...
This Thurs 4th Sept we'll be at Room2 Hotel on Queen St, Belfast 6.30-8pm for fascinating conversation and live music with #Sondheim experts @richardschoch.bsky.social
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
In Conversation: 'Follies' and Sondheim - N.I. Opera
niopera.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Thurs 4th Sept we'll be at Room2 Hotel on Queen St, Belfast 6.30-8pm for fascinating conversation and live music with #Sondheim experts @richardschoch.bsky.social
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...
Reposted by Northern Ireland Opera
Thrilled to be discussing Sondheim in Belfast this week with Cameron Menzies, director of @niopera.bsky.social new production of ‘Follies’. Come join us! 👇 #sondheim #belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
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niopera.com/performances...
September 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thrilled to be discussing Sondheim in Belfast this week with Cameron Menzies, director of @niopera.bsky.social new production of ‘Follies’. Come join us! 👇 #sondheim #belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
niopera.com/performances...
niopera.com/performances...
Thank you to Robert Beattie at Seen and Heard International for reviewing our Competition Finale at The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice a week or so ago and congratulations to our four finalists.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thank you to Robert Beattie at Seen and Heard International for reviewing our Competition Finale at The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice a week or so ago and congratulations to our four finalists.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/four...
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/four...
Listen back from 1:05:30 for a great feature on 'Follies': with interviews and a preview of 'I'm Still Here' by our 'Carlotta'
Jacqueline Dankworth, Director Cameron Menzies and soprano Petra Wells our Young Heidi. Thank you John Toal and BBC Radio Ulster!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Jacqueline Dankworth, Director Cameron Menzies and soprano Petra Wells our Young Heidi. Thank you John Toal and BBC Radio Ulster!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Classical Connections with John Toal - NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society - BBC Sounds
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Listen back from 1:05:30 for a great feature on 'Follies': with interviews and a preview of 'I'm Still Here' by our 'Carlotta'
Jacqueline Dankworth, Director Cameron Menzies and soprano Petra Wells our Young Heidi. Thank you John Toal and BBC Radio Ulster!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Jacqueline Dankworth, Director Cameron Menzies and soprano Petra Wells our Young Heidi. Thank you John Toal and BBC Radio Ulster!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Tonight from 7pm!
Tune in to Classical Connections tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm: @johnnytoal interviews Jacqueline Dankworth about her role as Carlotta in our upcoming #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September - with some clips from rehearsals too!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections with John Toal, NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Tonight from 7pm!
Tune in to Classical Connections tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm: @johnnytoal interviews Jacqueline Dankworth about her role as Carlotta in our upcoming #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September - with some clips from rehearsals too!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections with John Toal, NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society
John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Tune in to Classical Connections tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm: @johnnytoal interviews Jacqueline Dankworth about her role as Carlotta in our upcoming #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September - with some clips from rehearsals too!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...