The Merry Gala Series
October 2024
A potpourri of popular arias that make you laugh, songs that make you cry and rollicking choruses that make you want to join in. Familiar favourites from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Mozart, Johann Strauss, Gilbert and Sullivan and more, with the odd (and very Merry) surprise thrown in.
Messiah (Northern Ireland)
8th November - 7th December 2024
Seen by over 14,600 audience, the Merry Opera is going on our 15th tour of the staged Messiah by George Frideric Handel: Twelve strangers seek spiritual comfort in their struggle to understand the world. Singing together in a church, they inspire each other to pick up the ragged ends of their faith and look to the future with hope.
Venues:
Belfast
Whitehead
Guildhall Derry-Londonderry
Coleraine
Armagh Cathedral
Lisburn Cathedral
Stormont Great Hall
Portico of Ards
Die Fledermaus
Spring 2025
Revel in the sparkling wit and delicious mischief of Strauss’ timeless operetta. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the world of operetta, Merry Opera’s brilliant singers, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis with a witty English translation, promise a night of unforgettable melodies, fizzy frolics and cheeky capers. Don’t miss your chance to be swept away by this operatic masterpiece!