Welcome to York Opera online!

York Opera is one of York’s leading amateur companies, founded in 1966. Each year we produce a number of performances, of operas, operettas and concerts, including some for charity. Our singers are drawn from all over Yorkshire, and occasionally even internationally!

In May 2010 we will be performing a triple bill of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, together with extracts from Britten's Gloriana and Edward German's Merrie England. Chorus rehearsals are at Lidgett Grove Methodist Church.

In October 2010 we will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore.

In October 2009 York Opera performed Verdi's Macbeth in the Theatre Royal.

We are pleased to announce that Sir Thomas Allen has agreed to be the new patron of York Opera. You can read all about this distinguished singer here.

We sing for pleasure – of ourselves and our audiences – and to critical acclaim. Recent reviews have commented on both the quality of the performances and the enjoyment given to our audiences (see our past productions page).