Join us as we throw open the doors to NZ Opera
Each year, we invite the opera-curious public into our Parnell studio, for another of our much-loved NZ Opera Open Days. Experience a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the magic lurking in the wings of our mainscale opera productions, taking in everything from rehearsal and performance to set design, costume construction and the wizardry of our in-house hair, wigs and makeup team.
This year, as we prepare for our 2025 season of La bòheme, we’re excited to once again throw open the roller doors and invite you all in to see what happens behind our scenes, with our 2025 Open Day happening on Saturday, May 10.
The 2025 New Zealand Opera Open Day
Saturday, May 10 | 12 – 2:30pm
The Opera Centre
5/69 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell
Midday: Doors open
12:30pm: A live rehearsal of La bohème, with principal cast members and the Freemasons Foundation NZ Opera Chorus
1:40pm: Live voice coaching – NZ Opera General Director Brad Cohen and pianist David Kelly with Sarah Mileham and Sam McKeever
2:00pm: Conductor Brad Cohen and director Bruno Ravella discuss our upcoming season of La bohème
2:15pm: A group chorus / community sing-a-long
FREE entry, all ages welcome. No need to book tickets or even RSVP, just block out a few hours on your calendar and we’ll see you then!
A big thank you to Auckland Council for their ongoing support, and for making events like this possible
For further information, feel free to contact us at hello@nzopera.co.nz
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