Who we are
OperaUpClose is a chamber-scale opera company and arts charity with storytelling, innovation and partnership at its heart, rooted in the Solent region and touring across the UK
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will)
Puccini’s classic comes roaring into the 21st Century. A brilliantly subversive and satirical take on an enduringly popular family farce.
Our programme of reinvented classics by Vaughan Williams, Puccini and Richard Strauss. A series of three one-act operas reimagined for the modern world in thrilling new chamber orchestrations by some of the UK’s most exciting composers and writers.
“OperaUpClose has reached new heights of artistic expression”
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Ways to support OperaUpClose
Support OperaUpClose through one-off donations or subscription (starting at £5/month), helping to commission new work, sustain productions, and nurture the next generation of opera makers. Join the exclusive Reinventions Circle for a more immersive experience with behind-the-scenes events and creative access.
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