Wild Arts Presents An Evening of Opera at Boconnoc
Join us for an enchanting summer evening of outdoor opera at Boconnoc House when Wild Arts (★★★★★ Opera Now, ★★★★ The Guardian) presents an evening of operatic and musical hits, semi-staged by director James Hurley, and woven into a sparkling new narrative.
Performed by four fabulous singers and a world-class string quintet, follow our characters as they travel through 75 minutes of music – from arias and scenes by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and Britten, to the songs of Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim.
Wild Arts is more than just an Opera Company. It’s a charitable organisation that brings world-class opera to beautiful places around the UK. It nurtures young talent and runs music and singing projects in primary schools. By attending our event, you’re not just enjoying a night of opera, you’re supporting a worthy cause. To learn more, visit wildarts.org.uk.
An utter delight. Opera Now *****
Bring your friends, a picnic, refreshments, and enjoy the beautiful grounds before the performance. Please remember to bring seating and dress appropriately for the weather.
DATE: Thursday 17th July 2025
TIME: Entry from 6.30 pm; performance starts at 7.30 pm
Performance running time: 1 hour 40 mins with interval
Ticket: Adults £45, Under 18’s £15, Under 5’s free,
Six-person group ticket: £225 (sixth ticket is complimentary)
The Singers
What happens if it rains?
In the event of bad weather, we will not cancel a performance before the advertised start time. It’s surprising how often it can rain all day and then clear up just in time for performances to start. We can say this with confidence based on ten years of experience hosting outdoor events and weddings throughout the Cornish summertime. Some have said that Boconnoc benefits from its own micro-climate, so while it may be raining when you start your journey the weather often can be much better when you arrive.
If, on an infrequent occasion, a performance cannot proceed due to extreme weather conditions or is cancelled partway through, as a ticket holder for that performance, you will have the option to exchange your tickets for another Boconnoc event or receive a voucher up to the value of your tickets to be used for future Boconnoc events.
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