Waterperry Opera Festival

Waterperry Opera Festival 7-16 August 2026. A unique & innovative opera festival at Waterperry House & Gardens, Oxfordshire.

✨ Creative team reveal for The Elixir of Love at Wilton's! Behind every unforgettable production is a brilliant creative...
04/09/2026

✨ Creative team reveal for The Elixir of Love at Wilton's!

Behind every unforgettable production is a brilliant creative team — meet the talent bringing Donizetti's The Elixir of Love to life at Wilton's Music Hall this September:

Director: John Wilkie
Musical Director & Librettist: David Eaton
Designer: Ceci Calf
Lighting Designer: Jake Wiltshire
Revival Lighting Designer: Nell Golledge
Choreographer: Merry Holden

A world-class team, ready to bring this fresh, funny production to one of London's most magical venues. 8–19 September, Wilton's Music Hall. 🎟️

Book tickets now through the link in bio.

Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming performances of The Elixir of Love at Wilton's Music Hall...got yours yet? 👀Bo...
28/08/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming performances of The Elixir of Love at Wilton's Music Hall...got yours yet? 👀

Book now through the link in bio. Don't miss out!

The Elixir of Love is coming to Wilton's Music Hall this September! 🍎Don't miss your opportunity to see this stunning ne...
24/08/2026

The Elixir of Love is coming to Wilton's Music Hall this September! 🍎

Don't miss your opportunity to see this stunning new five-star production of Donizetti's romantic comedy in English, with an intimate piano accompaniment 🎶

Presented in collaboration with Charles Court Opera and following a sold-out run at Waterperry Opera Festival 2026, this is your final chance to see this wonderful show.

“This hugely enjoyable production… is more than well worth catching however many times you have seen the opera – or even if you have never seen it!”
— LondonTheatre1, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Get tickets now through the link in bio 🔗

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Peter Rabbit's Musical Adventures 🐰🍃We were delighted to welcome over 700 audience members to our family production of P...
22/08/2026

Peter Rabbit's Musical Adventures 🐰🍃

We were delighted to welcome over 700 audience members to our family production of Peter Rabbit's Musical Adventures at Waterperry Opera Festival this summer! 🎶

We also visited six libraries and 11 schools with a specially tailored Peter Rabbit workshop for primary-aged children, working closely with the Buckinghamshire Music Trust and Oxfordshire Music Trust in facilitating these workshops.

We would like to extend our thanks to all the trusts and foundations who support our Learning and Participation work, including:

The Rothschild Foundation
The Laidlaw Trust
The Bartlett Taylor Charitable Trust
Aspinwall Education Trust
The Friends of the Young Musician’s Association

PETER RABBIT'S MUSICAL ADVENTURES
Based on The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Interwoven with Haydn String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1 and new songs by Samuel Bordoli

CAST
Narrator: Oskar McCarthy

MORASSI QUARTET
Violin 1: Natasha Humphries
Violin 2: Katie Mazur
Viola: Toby Warr
Cello: Iza Stefanska

CREATIVE TEAM
Original Director: Guy Verall-Withers
Composer of Songs: Samuel Bordoli
Facilitators: Emily Varney & Rebecca Anderson
Set & Costume Designer: Jade Newman Turner
Production Manager: Thomas J. Quine
Stage Manager: Phoebe Francis

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That's a wrap on Waterperry Opera Festival 2026! 🎭✨ A huge thank you to our incredible audiences, artists, crew and crea...
19/08/2026

That's a wrap on Waterperry Opera Festival 2026! 🎭✨

A huge thank you to our incredible audiences, artists, crew and creatives for making this such an amazing year. Your passion and support are what make this festival special.

Can't wait to see you all again from 13–22 August 2027 💫

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It’s time to celebrate our 9th cohort of singers and directors on the 2026 Waterperry Young Artist Programme! 🎭Our Young...
16/08/2026

It’s time to celebrate our 9th cohort of singers and directors on the 2026 Waterperry Young Artist Programme! 🎭

Our Young Artists have been an incredibly exciting part of this year’s Festival, bringing their talent, energy and creativity to Waterperry. We’re so proud of everything they have achieved and wish them every success as they take the next steps in their careers.

Lucy Breakwell — Young Artist Soprano
Tia Radix-Callixte — Young Artist Soprano
Cerys Herbert-Stott — Young Artist Mezzo Soprano
Tom Law — Young Artist Tenor
Will Jowett — Young Artist Baritone

Anne Sutton — Young Artist Director
Em Sparkes — Young Artist Director

And just like that… it’s the final night of La bohème at Waterperry Opera Festival 2026! A huge thank you to each and ev...
15/08/2026

And just like that… it’s the final night of La bohème at Waterperry Opera Festival 2026!

A huge thank you to each and every one of our wonderful audiences who have come and shared this beautiful story with us. Your support, energy and enthusiasm have made this run so special ❤️

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Last chance to get your 2026 Festival Programme! 🎭✨Packed with everything you need to know about this year’s Festival - ...
15/08/2026

Last chance to get your 2026 Festival Programme! 🎭✨

Packed with everything you need to know about this year’s Festival - including details of every production, our brilliant team, the fascinating history of Waterperry House, the success stories from our Young Artist Programme, and so much more.

📖 Pick up your copy at the Box Office, or purchase online and collect yours when you arrive.

Don’t miss out - get your programme while you still can! 🌿

Living Light: Visions of an Abbess ✨A glimpse behind the scenes of Living Light: Visions of an Abbess at Waterperry Oper...
14/08/2026

Living Light: Visions of an Abbess ✨

A glimpse behind the scenes of Living Light: Visions of an Abbess at Waterperry Opera Festival, in the beautiful St Mary the Virgin Church.

We’re thrilled to share that the final two performances are now sold out! 🎭

A huge thank you to the brilliant cast and creative team for bringing this extraordinary work to life:

Performer: Samantha Price
Director: Rebecca Meltzer
Sound Designer: Edward Meltzer
Lighting Designer: Emma Ross
Production Manager: Thomas J. Quine
Stage Manager: Phoebe Francis

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