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2023/24

Opera Highlights

Bringing opera to 35 venues across Scotland

Spring 2024 Tour: 11 February - 23 March 

Touring to Greenock, Dunlop, Stirling, Ardrishaig, Blairgowrie, Peterhead, Aboyne, Strathpeffer, Tongue, Stornoway, Poolewe, Dornie, Ballachulish, Tobermory, Johnstone, Middleton, Duns, St Andrews, and Largs.

A troupe of talented singers, including Scottish Opera’s 2023/24 Emerging Artists, traverse Scotland to bring an original piano-accompanied production to venues across the country. This vibrant, one-of-a-kind show is created specifically for Scottish Opera each season. Director Laura Attridge (The Miserly Knight and Mavra 2022) brings her signature storytelling to this year’s tour and, alongside designer Ana Inés Jabares-Pita, creates an unforgettable experience that adapts to every venue.

Flinging our four singers and pianist into the oh-so-familiar setting of a wedding reception, they explore the highs and lows of love in opera. This year's programme is curated by Derek Clark and includes music from the likes of Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, and Tchaikovsky, as well as a world premiere by Toby Hession.


Kindly supported by Friends of Scottish Opera, JTH Charitable Trust and The Scottish Opera Endowment Trust
Part of Scottish Opera's 2023/24 season

Show Details

Running time:
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

Venue Accessibility:
Please get in touch for more information about accessibility in all our touring venues.

Ticket price:
£18 - booking fees may apply for some venues.

Concessions:
£6 for Under 26s - booking fees may apply for some venues.
Free tickets for essential companions.

Programme pre-orders:
At selected venues, you can buy a programme with your ticket for an extra £2. If you purchase a programme in advance, you will be emailed its digital version from the 1st February 2024, and you'll be able to collect your physical copy at the venue on the day of the performance.

Cast & Creatives

Spring 2024 tour performers
Inna Husieva*, Lea Shaw**, Monwabisi Lindi*, Ross Cumming*
*2023/24 Emerging Artists, **2023/24 Associate Artist

Spring Music Director/Pianist
James Longford

Director
Laura Attridge

Designer
Ana Inés Jabares-Pita

You're Invited! | Opera Highlights Autumn 2023

On Stage

Jerome Knox, Innocent Masuku, Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Jerome Knox, Innocent Masuku, Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Katherine Aitken in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg (1)

Katherine Aitken in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Jerome Knox and Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Jerome Knox and Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Katherine Aitken and Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Katherine Aitken and Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Katherine Aitken in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Katherine Aitken in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Innocent Masuku in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Innocent Masuku, Katy Thomson, Katherine Aitken and Jerome Knox in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Innocent Masuku, Katy Thomson, Katherine Aitken and Jerome Knox in Opera Highlights. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

Toby Hession, Opera Highlights music director and pianist. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb..jpg

Toby Hession, Opera Highlights music director and pianist. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Sally Jubb.

In Rehearsal

Innocent Masuku and Jerome Knox in rehearsals for Opera Highlights, Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Innocent Masuku and Jerome Knox in rehearsals for Opera Highlights, Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Opera Highlights Autumn Tour pianist and music director, Toby Hession, during rehearsals. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Opera Highlights Autumn Tour pianist and music director, Toby Hession, during rehearsals. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Katy Thomson and Katherine Aitken during Opera Highlights Autumn Tour rehearsals. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Katy Thomson and Katherine Aitken during Opera Highlights Autumn Tour rehearsals. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Deputy stage manager Matthew Docherty, director Laura Attridge and Katherine Aitken during rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Deputy stage manager Matthew Docherty, director Laura Attridge and Katherine Aitken during rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Katherine Aitken and Katy Thomson in rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Matthew Docherty, deputy stage manager and director Laura Attridge during rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Matthew Docherty, deputy stage manager and director Laura Attridge during rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Jerome Knox and Katy Thomson in rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson..jpg

Jerome Knox and Katy Thomson in rehearsals for Opera Highlights Autumn Tour. Scottish Opera 2023. Credit Kirsty Anderson.

Previously...

Autumn 2023 Tour: 21 September - 28 October 
Touring to Giffnock, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Strathmiglo, Newtonmore, Lossiemouth, Ardross, Thurso, Lochinver, Arisaig, Isle of Seil, Tillicoultry, Glasgow, Dumfries, Crawfordjohn, Maybole, and Musselburgh.

Autumn 2023 tour performers
Katy Thomson, Katherine Aitken, Innocent Masuku, Jerome Knox

Spring Music Director/Pianist
Toby Hession

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