Æthelflæd - A New Opera

16/06/2026

Summer discount!! ✨

Join us this October for the Aethelflaed | A New Opera - Cathedral Tour and experience the story of England’s legendary warrior queen in some of the country’s most beautiful historic venues. Whether you’re in for a candle-lit recital or a high energy, interactive children’s workshop, there’s something for everyone!

🎟️ Pre-sale tickets are available now at a special discounted rate through August 1st: https://www.ticketsource.com/aethelflaed-a-new-opera

After that, all tickets will return to standard pricing.

Don’t miss your chance to save, and come be a part of this new work’s journey to stage.

LiveMusic SummerDiscount

08/06/2026

⛪ Venue Spotlight #2: PENRITH

Our next stop on the Aethelflaed | A New Opera - Cathedral Tour brings us to St. Andrew's Church in Penrith, one of Cumbria's most historic and beautiful churches.

Dating back to the medieval period (with a tower from the 12th and 13th centuries), St. Andrew's is home to the famous Giant's Grave and Giant's Thumb: Anglo-Saxon monuments that have stood for over 1,000 years. For a story set in the world of Anglo-Saxon England, there could hardly be a more fitting venue.

Join us as we bring the story of Mercia's warrior queen to this remarkable historic setting.

📍 St. Andrew's Church, Penrith
🎭 Children's Workshop: October 27, 4:00 PM
🎶 Recital Performance: October 27, 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/aethelflaed-a-new-opera

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02/06/2026

🏰 Venue Spotlight: WANTAGE

Our first stop on the Aethelflaed | A New Opera Cathedral Tour takes us to Wantage, the birthplace of King Alfred the Great and home of AlfredFest, an annual celebration of Anglo-Saxon history. As the daughter of Alfred, Aethelflaed's story is deeply connected to this remarkable town, making it a fitting place to begin our journey through England's historic sacred spaces.

The recital and children's workshop will take place at Wantage Parish Church (SS Peter & Paul), a stunning medieval church with over 1,300 years of Christian worship on the site. The present building dates largely from the 13th century and features a magnificent central tower, medieval choir stalls, historic bells, and one of the largest parish church interiors in the region.

Join us as we bring the story of Mercia's warrior queen back to the very heart of Anglo-Saxon England.

📍 AlfredFest — Wantage
🎭 Children's Workshop: October 24, 1:00 PM
🎶 Recital Performance: October 25, 5:00 PM

🎟 All Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/aethelflaed-a-new-opera

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26/05/2026

One week, four cities, and seven exciting opportunities to experience this music up close ✨

From children's workshops to candle lit recitals, we hope to bring a sliver of Aethelflaed's story to opera goers new and old. Come be a part of this work's journey to the stage!

🎟️ PRE-SALE Tickets Available Here:

Buy tickets for Aethelflaed | A New Opera's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

25/05/2026

See you in October! ⚔️

We are so excited to officially present Aethelflaed | A New Opera - Cathedral Tour - a series of recital performances and educational workshops presented in some of England’s most remarkable historic spaces.

🎟️ Pre-sale tickets and all individual event info for announced events are now live here: https://www.ticketsource.com/aethelflaed-a-new-opera

Full list of recitals and workshops:

October 24th: AlfredFest (Wantage) - Children's Workshop - 1pm
October 25th: AlfredFest (Wantage) - Recital - 5pm
October 27th: St. Andrew's (Penrith) - Children's Workshop - 4pm
October 27th: St. Andrew's (Penrith) - Recital - 7pm
October 30th: TBA - Recital - 7pm
October 31st: St. Edithas (Tamworth) - Children's Workshop - 4pm
October 31st: St. Edithas (Tamworth) - Recital - 7pm

A limited number of discounted pre-sale tickets will be available through August 1st, with venue capacities remaining intentionally intimate.

We look forward to sharing this journey with audiences across the UK this autumn!

24/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!

Alongside the announcement of all tour dates and venues, discounted pre-sale tickets for all recitals will go live at 9AM.

Each venue has limited seating, and only a limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available at discounted pricing. Pre-sale tickets will be available through August 1st, or until sold-out. Then, standard ticket pricing will apply 🎟️

20/05/2026

Join us as we take this show on the road through historic, extraordinary cathedrals across England.

Full list of recital tour venues and children's workshops coming soon!

Discounted Pre-Sale tickets go live May 25th on our website and at Aethelflaed | A New Opera - Cathedral Tour

19/05/2026

Stay tuned!! Dates and venues for the full Aethelflaed | A New Opera Cathedral Tour will be announced ONE week from today, with performances and workshops in historic venues across England this October.

✨ PRESALE TICKETS will be available at a discounted rate through August 1st before public pricing goes live✨

Don't miss your chance to experience this music up close in an intimate, historic venue, and sneak a peak behind the scenes at what it takes to bring a new opera to life. Seating at all venues is limited, so act fast! Tickets will go live at 9am, May 25th at www.aethelflaednewopera.com 🎫

Buy tickets for Aethelflaed | A New Opera's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

26/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far! Your support is helping propel Aethelflaed forward. With five, soon to be announced venues confirmed for the fall tour and more to come - let's keep it going!

Every additional contribution gets us closer to bringing Aethelflaed to the stage with the scale it deserves!

Donate by scanning the QR below, or by clicking https://gofund.me/9c4fc184d ⚔️