“YOU EXCEL AT WHAT YOU DO. WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU!” - Layla Moran MP
our vision
Award winning, and BBC short-listed finalists, Oxford Opera is a city-based company with the people of Oxfordshire at the heart of its vision.
Providing top-class productions, featuring the best UK-based professionals alongside giving opportunity to the local young people to work in a professional production is a unique aspect of our work. Alongside our main-stage work, our continuing provision of education and outreach workshops available to any and all in the county and our ‘restoration’ programme in collaboration with oxford health NHS, Oxford Opera is committed to using music, theatre and the creative disciplines to enrich the lives of all members of the county of Oxfordshire which the company serves.
“World class opera for everyone – with the people at its heart.”
“You excel at what you do. we are very lucky to have you!”
Layla Moran MP
Marriage of Figaro
9 – 10 October 2026
Oxford Playhouse
Do not miss the wedding of the year!!
Taking place over one chaotic day, this high speed comedy of social and sexual politics is as relevant today as it was when Mozart composed it in 1786.
Join the fun as the smart-witted partnership of Figaro and his love Susanna, with the help of the spurned Countess, outwit the entitled snobbery of the Count. With sub-plot upon sub-plot this is operatic comedy at its finest!
Director Katie Blackwell and conductor John Warner, the creative team behind the sold-out, critically acclaimed Tosca last year, bring their brand new, fast, funny and fresh look to one of Mozart’s all time greatest operas.
Sung in English (with surtitles) in a brand new translation by George Robarts, accompanied by the Oxford Opera Orchestra.
Brand New
Youth Company
New Term starts 25 April 2026
Q: What is Opera?
A: “It is the human story, told in the most incredible way, set to the most amazing music.”
Join Oxford Opera every Saturday during term time in the heart of the city at The Old Fire Station for the Oxford Opera Youth Company. We offer TWO age-specific groups allowing everyone to explore their own creativity, learn new skills and make new friends.
Led by our expert team of facilitators the weekly sessions look at the wide range of skills that go into making opera – storytelling, singing, stagecraft, movement, composition, and even stage combat! This is a brand new and unique opportunity to get to know this fabulous art form from all angles! You will learn well-loved opera repertoire, but also explore creating new and exciting pieces as a group.
The course will also include visits from specially invited professional guests who will bring their experience and wisdom to their session – showcasing and focusing on a wide range of different skills throughout the year.
There will also be a minimum of two different performance opportunities throughout the year for everyone in the Company.
Summer Camp 2026
Mozart’s Magical Music
3rd – 7th August 2026
10am – 4pm
Ages 8 -14
Dr Radcliffe Primary School, Steeple Aston
Come for a day or a week!
Join us on a marvellous, musical journey through the world of Mozart and his magical imagination!
We will explore the fantastic stories, characters and magical worlds that he brought to life through singing, dancing, drama, games and arts and crafts. Become the Queen of the Night…or the bird man Papageno …. create magical masks and explore the beautiful melodies of a true musical genius. At the end of the week we will share what we have created with parents and families. Don’t miss this exciting and fun filled week of creativity
£48 per day
£195 full week
Early bird prices up to 1st July
£42 per day
£182 per week
Sibling discounts and bursary places available
Any questions contact Catie on education@oxfordopera.uk
OUR PRODUCTIONS
our team
Stuart Pendred
Artistic Director
Aloise Fiala-Murphy
Executive Director
Catie Simpson
Education & Outreach Manager
JOHN WARNER
Music Director