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Kennet Opera Kennet Opera is an Opera Company based in Newbury. We rehearse weekly, and perform a number of local concerts annually.

We are always on the lookout for new members! Kennet Opera is a local amateur opera company formed in 1993 by a group of friends who wanted to perform the music they loved in their home town. Over the years, this ever-widening group has remained dedicated to bringing opera and concert song to Newbury and the West Berkshire area. In everything we do we strive for high professional standards, while always remembering that the point of our existence is to give pleasure to our audience, and in doing so to have a really good time ourselves. We are a registered charity, number 1110637.

All our members are very sad to have heard the news of the loss of Jim Petts. Jim was a stalwart of Kennet Opera for man...
09/10/2026

All our members are very sad to have heard the news of the loss of Jim Petts. Jim was a stalwart of Kennet Opera for many years, before his recent move away from the area. He was with us as singer, stage director and later as musical director. Thanks for the wonderful memories Jim. The show will go on, with so many thanks to you. Here he is taking his bow after our production of Tales of Hoffmann in 2024.

🎭 AUDITION CALL — CHILD PERFORMERS NEEDEDKennet Opera – “Albert Herring” (Benjamin Britten)📍 Performance Venue: The Old ...
01/10/2026

🎭 AUDITION CALL — CHILD PERFORMERS NEEDED
Kennet Opera – “Albert Herring” (Benjamin Britten)

📍 Performance Venue: The Old Library, Newbury
🎟️ Performance Dates:
• Friday 5 March 2027 (evening)
• Saturday 6 March 2027 (evening)
• Sunday 7 March 2027 (matinee)

Kennet Opera is holding auditions for two children’s roles in our 2027 production of "Albert Herring":

🌼 Cis — girl, 12–16 years old
🎩 Harry — boy, treble voice, 10 + years old

We’re looking for young performers who:
• can **read music**
• can **act confidently**
• enjoy **singing** and performing on stage

🕒 Rehearsals:
• Wednesdays at 19:30 in Newbury
• Additional Sunday rehearsals when necessary
(Children in these roles will not be required every week.)

🎤 Audition Dates:
• Wednesday 7 October 2026
• Wednesday 14 October 2026

🔒 Safeguarding:
Kennet Opera has full safeguarding measures in place. All work with children is supervised and carried out in a safe, supportive environment.

💬 About payment:
Kennet Opera is an amateur company. As with all our productions, we are unable to offer payment for roles, but we provide a welcoming, professionally‑run environment and a valuable performance experience for young singers.

If you’re interested, please email [email protected] with a short introduction about yourself.
We will then send you the audition piece and all the information you need.

We look forward to meeting the talented young performers who will bring these wonderful characters to life.

And just like that, our "Scaled Back La Scala" concert series has come to a close. This past Sunday afternoon’s perform...
17/06/2026

And just like that, our "Scaled Back La Scala" concert series has come to a close.
This past Sunday afternoon’s performance at Brimpton Village Hall was filled with warmth, connection, and a beautiful sense of community. Each of the three concerts had its own magic, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us along the way.

Thank you for supporting live music, for sharing these moments with us, and for being part of the Kennet Opera family.
With heartfelt thanks,
Kennet Opera ❤️

Yesterday’s "Scaled Back La Scala" concert at Shaw House was such a warm and memorable evening. The music settled into t...
14/06/2026

Yesterday’s "Scaled Back La Scala" concert at Shaw House was such a warm and memorable evening. The music settled into the space with real tenderness, and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us.

Today is the ✨last chance✨ to dive into this beautiful programme:

🎵 Sunday 14 June, 2:30pm
Brimpton Village Hall, lots of parking
🎟️ Tickets: £15

Fresh scones with cream and jam 🍰— along with other refreshments 🥤— will be waiting to welcome you.
We’d love to share this final performance with you.

Tickets 👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/kennetopera1

Our "Scaled Back La Scala" concert yesterday at St Martin’s Church in East Woodhay was a truly special evening. The mus...
13/06/2026

Our "Scaled Back La Scala" concert yesterday at St Martin’s Church in East Woodhay was a truly special evening.
The music resonated beautifully in the space, and the warmth of the audience made the whole night unforgettable. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us.

If you weren’t able to come yesterday, there are still two more opportunities to experience this wonderful programme:

🎵 Tonight — Saturday 13 June, 6pm
Shaw House
🎟️ Tickets: £15

🎵 Sunday 14 June, 2:30pm
Brimpton Village Hall
🎟️ Tickets: £15

We would be delighted to welcome you to one of the remaining performances.

Tickets 👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/kennetopera1

11/06/2026

Our final rehearsal yesterday was something truly special.
The music came together in the most beautiful way — full of emotion, colour, and those little moments that remind us why we love performing.

Everything is now ready for our "Scaled Back La Scala" concerts this week.
The venues are prepared, the atmosphere feels magical, and we can’t wait to share this music with you.

If you’d like an evening filled with warmth, beauty, and live music performed straight from the heart, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Tickets 👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/kennetopera1

Opera. Up close. Powerful. Human. Kennet Opera’s "Scaled Back La Scala" brings the greatest choruses, ensembles, and so...
09/06/2026

Opera. Up close. Powerful. Human.
Kennet Opera’s "Scaled Back La Scala" brings the greatest choruses, ensembles, and solos into an intimate setting where every note shines.

If you love drama, beauty, and the thrill of live voices — this is your summer moment.

✨ Three venues. Three atmospheres. One extraordinary experience.
Secure your seat today.

✨ Step into the world of opera — right here in West Berkshire. Kennet Opera invites you to "Scaled Back La Scala", a su...
03/06/2026

✨ Step into the world of opera — right here in West Berkshire.

Kennet Opera invites you to "Scaled Back La Scala", a summer celebration of soaring voices, unforgettable melodies, and the magic of live performance.

From Mozart to Puccini, Verdi to Wagner, our singers bring these masterpieces to life with passion, colour, and heart.

🎶 **Three performances. One unforgettable weekend.**
Join us and feel the music lift you.

👉 Tickets: www.jumblebee.co.uk/kennetopera1

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Majendie Hall, Speen
Newbury
RG141

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7:30pm - 10pm

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