Meet Tom and Mary, our 'Escamillo' and 'Micaëla' and watch a sneak preview of some of our rehearsals as we prepare for the opening night of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House, Belfast on Saturday. youtu.be/m2EvL0DWrTw?...

Thomas Chenhall (Escamillo) and Mary McCabe (Micaela) talk about 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House

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'Carmen' pre-show talks on 15 and 19 September in the Studio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast with NI Opera's Artistic Director Cameron Menzies. These talks are free but must be booked - times and details via the post below. niopera.com/performances...

Carmen: Pre-Show Talk - N.I. Opera

A pre-show talk by 'Carmen' Director and Artistic Director of NI Opera, Cameron Menzies, about the process of bringing 'Carmen' to the stage.

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Booking now! Morning Melodies returns on 17 October from 11am to midday at the Brian Friel Theatre (inside Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast). A beautiful morning hour of music with coffee/tea and a traybake included in the £20 ticket price. Book here: www.ticketsource.com/northernirel...

"Morning Melodies at the Brian Friel Theatre" at The Brian Friel Theatre

Tickets are now available for Morning Melodies at the Brian Friel Theatre at The Brian Friel Theatre, Belfast on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 11:00AM. Click the link for further information and to se...

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If you've missed out on 'Carmen' tickets, there's still a chance to see the full NI Opera Chorus performing together at the Ulster Hall on 16 November. Tickets are £20 with concession rates available. Find out more and book via the link: niopera.com/performances...

CHORUS! - N.I. Opera

An evening with the NI Opera Chorus at the Ulster Hall, performing some of operas best loved chorus pieces and some lesser known gems

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Tune in to The Ticket this evening from 6.05pm or listen on catch-up as our Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and our 'Escamillo' in 'Carmen', Thomas Chenhall chat to presenter Kathy Clugston about our upcoming production of Bizet's magnificent opera. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio Ulster - The Ticket, Carmen, Nana Funk, Afronauts, Belfast Guitar Festival and Hamlet the Musical!

From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston presents the guide to going out.

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Listen in to Q Radio from 3.30pm today where our Carmen Choreographer, Jennifer Rooney will be talking to Jordan about her work across opera, West End shows, tv and film and what audiences can expect from Carmen opening next week at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. www.qradio.com/podcasts/gir...

In the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk today, or online for subscribers, read all about our Carmen, Ruby Dibble as she prepares for her role and UK debut in our first ever production of Bizet's magnificent opera from 12-19 Sept at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/feature...

Life lessons: ‘As a child, I thought success looked like glitz, glam, trophies and accolades’

Mezzo-soprano Ruby Dibble on what her mentor taught her about ‘strange genius’, her upcoming Carmen role, and being diagnosed with ADHD

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Listen back from 38:30 to hear presenter John Toal talking to our Don José, Noah Stewart, and our Music Director Greg Arrowsmith about our upcoming production of Carmen at the Grand Opera House. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Classical Connections with John Toal - NI Opera - BBC Sounds

John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.

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Tonight from 7pm, watch UTV Life where NI Opera's Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and our 'Carmen', Ruby Dibble, talk to Pamela Ballantine about our upcoming production of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House, 12-19 September.

Next Thursday 3 September, join us at Grand Central Hotel, Belfast for an evening of opera, celebrating our upcoming new production of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House. Experience live performance from cast principals and a tango duet over a three course dinner. niopera.com/performances...

Lovely day at rehearsals with some of our Morning Melodies Club members and supporters watching us rehearse Carmen. Thank you to our artists, musicians, dancers and creatives for today's open session: we loved showing what we're working on to our friends. niopera.com/performances...

More tickets released for our 'Come and Sing Carmen' event at the Grand Opera House on Friday 11th September. Come and learn to sing the Toreador song and other much loved opera choruses with NI Opera artists in a free and friendly event. All singing abilities welcome. niopera.com/performances...

Come and Sing 'Carmen' - N.I. Opera

A fun, free and inclusive event with NI Opera - come and learn to sing some choruses from Carmen in the Grand Opera House auditorium.

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Meet the musicians who will be performing on-stage during our new production of 'Carmen', with our 34-strong orchestra in the pit. Clockwise from top: Kristin Weichen Wong (clarinet), Cheylene Murphy (fiddle), Maeve Sheil (Double Bass), Jackie Rainey (Guitar), Elaine O'Sullivan (Accordion)

If you can't make our production of 'Carmen' from 12-19 September, there's still an opportunity to enjoy a stunning evening of performances from Carmen and dinner at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast on September 3rd. Find out more via the link: niopera.com/performances...

Sunny day at rehearsals for 'Carmen' - not many tickets left for our major new production next month. L:R: Repetiteur Frasier Hickland, 'Carmen' Ruby Dibble, Choreographer Jennifer Rooney, Don José Noah Stewart, Music Director Greg Arrowsmith. Find out more and book here: niopera.com/performances...

Tonight! 7 to 8.30pm at Second Nature, Queen St, Belfast. Come and explore some of the themes and issues in Carmen with a panel discussion, live performance and a Q&A session. Tickets are £15: full information via the link. niopera.com/performances...

This November, the NI Opera Chorus will be performing a concert of some of opera's best-loved choruses in the historic Ulster Hall in Belfast. Tickets are £10 to £20 plus booking fee and are on sale now - full details via this link: niopera.com/performances...

Booking now - come and explore the issues and themes in 'Carmen' with our brilliant panel and experience performances straight from the rehearsal room. August 20th, 7 to 8.30pm, Second Nature (Queen St, Belfast). Tickets are £15 and include a glass of wine and nibbles. niopera.com/performances...

Further cast announced for 'Carmen' coming to the Grand Opera House next month. Baritone Thomas Chenhall (Escamillo), Bass-Baritone Niall Anderson (Zuniga) and Tenor Andrew Irwin (Le Remendado) will join our cast. Full details/tickets niopera.com/performances...

Nominations are open for the 2026 International Opera Awards. If you enjoyed our production of 'Follies' at the Grand Opera House, Belfast last September, we'd be hugely grateful if you'd consider nominating us - details in the link below. operaawards.org/nominate/

Nominate | Opera Awards

Submit your nominations for the 2025 International Opera Awards.

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Today! If you are in Belfast, come and enjoy a free recital with NI Opera artists at First Church Belfast, on Rosemary St.

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Our next Summer Recital at First Church Belfast is tomorrow (Weds) from 1.15-2pm. NI Opera Chorus Development artists Neala Cahir and Olivia Burns will perform arias and songs with pianist Frasier Hickland. This summer series is free - all welcome! Doors open at 12.30pm niopera.com/performances...

Our next Summer Recital at First Church Belfast is tomorrow (Weds) from 1.15-2pm. NI Opera Chorus Development artists Neala Cahir and Olivia Burns will perform arias and songs with pianist Frasier Hickland. This summer series is free - all welcome! Doors open at 12.30pm niopera.com/performances...

Booking now! A fabulous evening of opera and luxurious dining at the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on 3 Sept from 7pm... The evening will feature performances of arias and ensemble pieces from our highly-anticipated new production of ‘Carmen’. More details/ticket links: niopera.com/performances...

Book now for a thought-provoking panel discussion on 20 August exploring the music of 'Carmen', the killing of heroines on and off our stages and what to expect from NI Opera’s newest production of one of the world’s grandest operas. Details/tickets: niopera.com/performances...

Behind The Curtain - N.I. Opera

Join us for a unique event featuring music, performance and discussion with an esteemed panel exploring themes in Carmen.

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This Saturday 25 July, we'll be performing an open-air concert in Portstewart at Flowerfield Arts Centre as part of the annual Red Sails Festival. Bring a rug or a picnic chair and enjoy an hour of arias and songs from midday to 1pm. niopera.com/performances...

Flowerfield: Lunchtime Concert in the Park - N.I. Opera

A free lunchtime performance of opera and musical theatre by artists from NI Opera's Artist Development Programme at Flowerfield Arts Centre.

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Today, 1.15 to 2pm, the first of two free events that NI Opera will be presenting as part of the annual Summer Recital Series at First Church Belfast, Rosemary St. Come and enjoy beautiful arias and songs performed by sopranos Éadaoin Hassett and Rebekah Devlin with pianist Frasier Hickland.

On 22 and 29 July from 1.15 to 2pm we'll be performing at First Church Belfast's annual summer recitals in this historic venue on Rosemary Street. Come and enjoy a free performance by NI Opera artists in the heart of Belfast. Full details here: niopera.com/performances...

Looking forward to seeing Ruby Dibble in her role debut as Carmen with Noah Stewart’s Don José for @niopera.bsky.social, designed by Niall McKeever, at Grand Opera House, Belfast in September. My @britishtheatreguide.info news story:

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Theatre news: NI Opera announces lead cast and creatives for Carmen Ruby Dibble and Noah Stewart headline NI Opera’s first staging of Bizet’s warhorse. www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/ni-oper...

Booking now! A fabulous evening of opera and dining in the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on 3 September from 6.30pm. Find out more and book here: niopera.com/performances...

We're really looking forward to performing at Stendhal Ireland on 3 July. Vocalist Brigid Shine, baritone Harrison Gordon and pianist Ruth McCavery will be performing for NI Opera on the Stevie Martin Stage, 1.10 to 1.50pm. Find out more and book your festival tickets here: www.stendhalfestival.com