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SUMMARY:If Opera - The Chocolate Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Chocolate Soldier Oscar Strauss \nConductor James Ham\nDirector Jeff Clarke\nSet Designer Elroy Ashmore\nLighting Designer Joe Price\nOriginal Lighting Design Callum Macdonald \nNew English book and lyrics Jeff Clarke based on George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man\nNew orchestral arrangement James Widden \nWith the Bristol Ensemble \nSung in English with surtitles \nIf Opera’s sparkling comedy this year is Viennese to its core – not Johann – but Oscar Straus\, and his hilarious operetta The Chocolate Soldier. \nOscar Straus’s 1908 opéra bouffe is closely based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic anti-war play Arms and the Man. Shaw was very opposed to his play being turned into a piece of musical theatre\, and refused to have anything to do with it. The Chocolate Soldier soon became a worldwide success\, earning far more in royalties than Shaw’s celebrated play ever did. \nShaw’s work is now out of copyright\, and Jeff Clarke has created a new version of the show\, restoring much of Shaw’s witty dialogue\, and re-instating his original characters.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-the-chocolate-soldier/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:If Opera - Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Carmen Georges Bizet \nLibrettists Henri Meilhac\, Ludovic Halévy \nConductor Oliver Gooch\nDirector James Hurley\nDesigner Laura Stanfield\nLighting Designer Joe Price \nWith the Bristol Ensemble\nSung in French with English surtitles \nChurch Farm\, Wingfield \nBizet’s Carmen takes centre stage in this bold\, immersive production. Reimagined for the turn of the twentieth century and infused with the playful spirit of French opéra-comique\, this production reveals original\, rarely heard music alongside the opera’s most thrilling and instantly recognisable arias\, from the seductive Habanera to the electrifying Seguidilla and the blazing Toreador chorus. \nFrom its scandalous 1875 premiere to its enduring status as one of the world’s most loved operas\, Carmen burns with passion\, jealousy and Spanish fire\, offering a vivid portrait of Bizet’s fiercely independent anti-heroine. We are delighted to welcome back Alyona Abramova in this title role\, following her acclaimed performance as Maddalena in Rigoletto (2025)\, bringing depth\, magnetism and vocal brilliance to this unforgettable character.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-carmen/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:If Opera - The Chocolate Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Chocolate Soldier Oscar Strauss \nConductor James Ham\nDirector Jeff Clarke\nSet Designer Elroy Ashmore\nLighting Designer Joe Price\nOriginal Lighting Design Callum Macdonald \nNew English book and lyrics Jeff Clarke based on George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man\nNew orchestral arrangement James Widden \nWith the Bristol Ensemble \nSung in English with surtitles \nIf Opera’s sparkling comedy this year is Viennese to its core – not Johann – but Oscar Straus\, and his hilarious operetta The Chocolate Soldier. \nOscar Straus’s 1908 opéra bouffe is closely based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic anti-war play Arms and the Man. Shaw was very opposed to his play being turned into a piece of musical theatre\, and refused to have anything to do with it. The Chocolate Soldier soon became a worldwide success\, earning far more in royalties than Shaw’s celebrated play ever did. \nShaw’s work is now out of copyright\, and Jeff Clarke has created a new version of the show\, restoring much of Shaw’s witty dialogue\, and re-instating his original characters.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-the-chocolate-soldier/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T190000
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SUMMARY:If Opera - The Chocolate Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Chocolate Soldier Oscar Strauss \nConductor James Ham\nDirector Jeff Clarke\nSet Designer Elroy Ashmore\nLighting Designer Joe Price\nOriginal Lighting Design Callum Macdonald \nNew English book and lyrics Jeff Clarke based on George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man\nNew orchestral arrangement James Widden \nWith the Bristol Ensemble \nSung in English with surtitles \nIf Opera’s sparkling comedy this year is Viennese to its core – not Johann – but Oscar Straus\, and his hilarious operetta The Chocolate Soldier. \nOscar Straus’s 1908 opéra bouffe is closely based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic anti-war play Arms and the Man. Shaw was very opposed to his play being turned into a piece of musical theatre\, and refused to have anything to do with it. The Chocolate Soldier soon became a worldwide success\, earning far more in royalties than Shaw’s celebrated play ever did. \nShaw’s work is now out of copyright\, and Jeff Clarke has created a new version of the show\, restoring much of Shaw’s witty dialogue\, and re-instating his original characters.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-the-chocolate-soldier/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:If Opera - Carmen
DESCRIPTION:Carmen Georges Bizet \nLibrettists Henri Meilhac\, Ludovic Halévy \nConductor Oliver Gooch\nDirector James Hurley\nDesigner Laura Stanfield\nLighting Designer Joe Price \nWith the Bristol Ensemble\nSung in French with English surtitles \nChurch Farm\, Wingfield \nBizet’s Carmen takes centre stage in this bold\, immersive production. Reimagined for the turn of the twentieth century and infused with the playful spirit of French opéra-comique\, this production reveals original\, rarely heard music alongside the opera’s most thrilling and instantly recognisable arias\, from the seductive Habanera to the electrifying Seguidilla and the blazing Toreador chorus. \nFrom its scandalous 1875 premiere to its enduring status as one of the world’s most loved operas\, Carmen burns with passion\, jealousy and Spanish fire\, offering a vivid portrait of Bizet’s fiercely independent anti-heroine. We are delighted to welcome back Alyona Abramova in this title role\, following her acclaimed performance as Maddalena in Rigoletto (2025)\, bringing depth\, magnetism and vocal brilliance to this unforgettable character.
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/if-opera-carmen/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Church Farm\, Wingfield\, Wiltshire\, BA14 9LE
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SUMMARY:The Music of the Beatles by candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Experience the iconic melodies of The Beatles like never before in the Bristol Ensemble’s stunning orchestral concert. \nImmerse yourself in some of the legendary group’s greatest hits performed by live orchestra\, including Yesterday\, All you need is love\, Hard day’s night\, I want to hold your hand… and many more. \nAn unforgettable evening of nostalgia\, warmth\, and musical brilliance!
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/the-beatles-riverfront-theatre/
LOCATION:Riverfront Theatre\, Kingsway\, Newport\, NP20 1HG
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION:Preludes Music\, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble\, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence\, co-ordination\, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning. \nPreludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble\, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-09-07/
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION:Preludes Music\, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble\, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence\, co-ordination\, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning. \nPreludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble\, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-10-05/
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SUMMARY:Preludes Music
DESCRIPTION:Preludes Music\, the education arm of the Bristol Ensemble\, continues its work in areas of Bristol that are experiencing high levels of economic disadvantage and aims to put music at the heart of every child’s education. By doing so we improve confidence\, co-ordination\, speech and language and benefit all other areas of their learning. \nPreludes Music has been running successfully since 2009 in several schools areas of Bristol. It is the most extensive project of its type in the country and grew from discussions between Roger Huckle of the Bristol Ensemble\, Professor Leslie Bunt of the University of the West of England and James Wetz a former Head Teacher. \nFind out more at www.bristolensemble.com/preludes
URL:https://bristolensemble.com/event/preludes-music-2025-26/2026-11-02/
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