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Support our work within communities, from helping us nurture emerging talent to bringing free performances to schools and wellness programmes in partnership with the NHS, to name just a few. Donate today. #WNOdonate

Support our work within communities, from helping us nurture emerging talent to bringing free performances to schools and wellness programmes in partnership with the NHS, to name just a few. 

Donate today. 

#WNOdonate
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As we reach the end of our Spring Season, we look ahead to Autumn. Prepare yourself for a programme packed with operatic thrills, from the wild ride of Bernstein’s Candide to the undeniable drama of Puccini’s Tosca. Explore Autumn 2025 on our website. #WNOcandide #WNOtosca

As we reach the end of our Spring Season, we look ahead to Autumn. Prepare yourself for a programme packed with operatic thrills, from the wild ride of Bernstein’s Candide to the undeniable drama of Puccini’s Tosca.

Explore Autumn 2025 on our website.

#WNOcandide #WNOtosca
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We're thrilled that WNO Head of Stage Dan Saddington has been named the ABTT Technician of the Year 2025! The award was presented last night at Alexandra Palace during the ABTT Annual Trade Show, recognising Dan’s exceptional stagecraft, leadership and commitment to excellence.

We're thrilled that WNO Head of Stage Dan Saddington has been named the ABTT Technician of the Year 2025!

The award was presented last night at Alexandra Palace during the ABTT Annual Trade Show, recognising Dan’s exceptional stagecraft, leadership and commitment to excellence.
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This weekend marks the final curtain on our Spring 2025 Season. From the comic chaos of The Marriage of Figaro to the tragedy of Peter Grimes, we've explored the full spectrum of opera. Come with us as we look at some highlights 👉 buff.ly/mYjitg2 #WNOfigaro #WNOgrimes

This weekend marks the final curtain on our Spring 2025 Season.

From the comic chaos of The Marriage of Figaro to the tragedy of Peter Grimes, we've explored the full spectrum of opera.

Come with us as we look at some highlights
👉 buff.ly/mYjitg2

#WNOfigaro #WNOgrimes
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Tonight, the curtain opens on our final performance of this Season's The Marriage of Figaro Theatre Royal Plymouth. It’s set to be a night to remember! #WNOfigaro #WNOontour

Tonight, the curtain opens on our final performance of this Season's The Marriage of Figaro <a href="/TRPlymouth/">Theatre Royal Plymouth</a>. It’s set to be a night to remember! 

#WNOfigaro #WNOontour
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Start your summer on a high note with a glorious evening of music, featuring WNO favourite, soprano Rebecca Evans, WNO Orchestra and our Music Director Tomáš Hanus. Tickets for Summertime Soiree are available via our website. #WNOorchestra

Start your summer on a high note with a glorious evening of music, featuring WNO favourite, soprano Rebecca Evans, WNO Orchestra and our Music Director Tomáš Hanus.  

Tickets for Summertime Soiree are available via our website. 

#WNOorchestra
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Happy 80th Anniversary Peter Grimes! On this day Britten’s gripping opera premiered at Sadler’s Wells, so we can’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate than to perform it one last time Theatre Royal Plymouth tonight. Don’t miss it! #WNOgrimes #WNOontour

Happy 80th Anniversary Peter Grimes! On this day Britten’s gripping opera premiered at Sadler’s Wells, so we can’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate than to perform it one last time <a href="/TRPlymouth/">Theatre Royal Plymouth</a> tonight. Don’t miss it!  

#WNOgrimes #WNOontour
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Join us tomorrow Theatre Royal Plymouth for a magical day of musical exploration for you and your little ones, from the free pre-show activities showcasing the best of backstage to a fully staged production filled with infectious energy! We hope to see you there! #WNOplayopera #WNOontour

Join us tomorrow <a href="/TRPlymouth/">Theatre Royal Plymouth</a> for a magical day of musical exploration for you and your little ones, from the free pre-show activities showcasing the best of backstage to a fully staged production filled with infectious energy! We hope to see you there! 

#WNOplayopera #WNOontour
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And just like that our Spring Season is over. Thank you so much to all our partner venues, WNO supporters, and of course everyone who came to see one of the performances. We do it all for you! Diolch.

And just like that our Spring Season is over. Thank you so much to all our partner venues, WNO supporters, and of course everyone who came to see one of the performances. We do it all for you! Diolch.
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Such a joy to complete our performances of Peter Grimes on the opera’s 80th Anniversary… thanks to the exceptional team at Welsh National Opera for stewarding this special production. A real privilege! Bye for now, Peter…

Such a joy to complete our performances of Peter Grimes on the opera’s 80th Anniversary… thanks to the exceptional team at Welsh National Opera for stewarding this special production. A real privilege!
Bye for now, Peter…
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The magic isn’t reserved for the stage! Join us tomorrow Wales Millennium Centre for a Technical Apprentice Open Day. Meet the team, ask questions, get application advice and interview insights to kick-start your career behind the curtain.

The magic isn’t reserved for the stage! 

Join us tomorrow <a href="/theCentre/">Wales Millennium Centre</a> for a Technical Apprentice Open Day. Meet the team, ask questions, get application advice and interview insights to kick-start your career behind the curtain.
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Could you be our newest team member? We’re looking for a bilingual Arts and Health Project Coordinator to help us deliver our acclaimed Wellness programme. Interested? For more information, and to apply, click here 👉 wno.org.uk/jobs #WNOcolleague

Could you be our newest team member?   

We’re looking for a bilingual Arts and Health Project Coordinator to help us deliver our acclaimed Wellness programme.   

Interested? For more information, and to apply, click here 👉 wno.org.uk/jobs 

#WNOcolleague
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WNO 🤝 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Two orchestras, one unforgettable night! 🎻✨ Join us for Cornerstones, featuring Dvořák’s expressive Cello Concerto & Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Fifth Symphony. Few tickets left 👉 buff.ly/jlEFWv9 📍 RWCMD 🗓️ Fri 20 June, 7.30pm #WNOorchestra

WNO 🤝 <a href="/RWCMD/">Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama</a> 
Two orchestras, one unforgettable night! 🎻✨

Join us for Cornerstones, featuring Dvořák’s expressive Cello Concerto &amp; Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Fifth Symphony.

 Few tickets left 👉 buff.ly/jlEFWv9
 
📍 RWCMD
 🗓️ Fri 20 June, 7.30pm

#WNOorchestra
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The next generation of classical talent ✨ We were thrilled to welcome students from Trinity Laban last week for a side-by-side session with WNO Orchestra. 📷: Jon Pountney #WNOorchestra

The next generation of classical talent ✨ 
 
We were thrilled to welcome students from Trinity Laban last week for a side-by-side session with WNO Orchestra.
  
📷: <a href="/JonPountney1/">Jon Pountney</a>

#WNOorchestra
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From the demons of Der Freischütz to the death of Andromeda, discover how mythology and opera intertwines in our latest blog. 👉 buff.ly/DcYSQUV

From the demons of Der Freischütz to the death of Andromeda, discover how mythology and opera intertwines in our latest blog.
 
👉 buff.ly/DcYSQUV
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Can’t wait for our Autumn 2025 Season? Well, we’ve got good news ✨ From the wild ride of Candide to the tragedy of Tosca, our programmes are now on sale and they’re almost as show-stopping as the operas themselves. Pre-orders yours now: 👉 buff.ly/ArLiiZI

Can’t wait for our Autumn 2025 Season?  
 
Well, we’ve got good news ✨ 
 
From the wild ride of Candide to the tragedy of Tosca, our programmes are now on sale and they’re almost as show-stopping as the operas themselves. 
 
Pre-orders yours now: 👉 buff.ly/ArLiiZI
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From The Marriage of Figaro to Peter Grimes to Play Opera Live! Spring 2025 was filled with powerful performances and unforgettable moments. What was your favourite? Tell us what made this season special for you! ✨ #WNOfigaro #WNOgrimes #WNOplayopera

From The Marriage of Figaro to Peter Grimes to Play Opera Live! Spring 2025 was filled with powerful performances and unforgettable moments. What was your favourite? Tell us what made this season special for you! ✨ 

#WNOfigaro #WNOgrimes #WNOplayopera
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Today marks the start of Cardiff’s very own Welsh language music festival Tafwyl 🎶 With Mared Williams taking the main stage tomorrow, we’re taking a look back at our Pride rendition of ‘This Is Me’. 🏳️‍🌈 🎥 Watch now: buff.ly/pJKU5Bw #Pride #WNOpride

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Happy Father’s Day from Welsh National Opera! 🎶 Today, we raise the baton to all the father figures who make life sing. #FathersDay

Happy Father’s Day from Welsh National Opera! 🎶
 
Today, we raise the baton to all the father figures who make life sing.
 
#FathersDay
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Got any summer plans? ☀️ Why not spend an evening with the WNO Orchestra, Music Director Tomáš Hanus, and soprano Rebecca Evans for our Summertime Soiree? From Mozart to Weber, this is one performance you won’t want to miss! 🎟️ Tickets available now on our website.

Got any summer plans? ☀️ 
 
Why not spend an evening with the WNO Orchestra, Music Director Tomáš Hanus, and soprano Rebecca Evans for our Summertime Soiree? 

From Mozart to Weber, this is one performance you won’t want to miss! 

🎟️ Tickets available now on our website.