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03 June 26

Why our Summertime Soiree is the perfect summer date

27 May 26

Meet John Richardson

20 May 26

Our favourite music from Play Opera LIVE Shipwrecked!

15 May 26

Diolch Tomáš Hanus

Mary, who wears a long-sleeved floral dress, purses her lips thoughtfully as she looks out to the audience. Downstage, Senta watches her.
12 May 26

The Flying Dutchman: The Character We Can’t Get Enough Of

05 May 26

Wagner's Leitmotifs: The Greatest Gift to Music

28 April 26

Inside this year’s Play Opera LIVE! with Director Caroline Clegg

The Dutchman, who is dressed in a pirate-style jacket, along with a shirt and trousers, wears an expression of despair. His head and arms are raised as he sings.
21 April 26

Audience reaction: The Flying Dutchman

Two groups of people - dressed in black and white are on a large stage. With a large velvet curtain behind them. One half is wearing wedding dresses - whilst the other is wearing sombre suits. In the middle, is a large table, with an array of wedding cakes and candles.
17 April 26

Bleak Fabulous & Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru

The Dutchman faces the audience as he sings, holding Senta close. She has her back to the audience and rests her head against his shoulder, her eyes closed as he holds her head gently. Ash falls upon them and on the stage behind.
16 April 26

Announcing Principal Support from the Colwinston Charitable Trust

Co-General Directors Adele and Sarah leaping
15 April 26

Our 26/27 Season: A Bold New Era at 80

Miss Nerys Price and Mr Dafydd Pugh stand together centre stage. Dafydd sings out to the audience as he stands behind Nerys, holding her close by the waist. Nerys wears an expression of excitement.
13 April 26

Blaze of Glory! 2026 audience reaction