Waterperry Opera Festival to Showcase ‘The Elixir of Love’

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Charles Court Opera is set to return to Wilton’s Music Hall with a new production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” Running from Sept. 8 – 19, 2026, the new English language production is directed by John Wilkie, with a new adaptation and musical direction by David Eaton. The cast includes Madeline Robinson as Adina, Xavier Hetherington as Nemorino, Matthew Kellett {…}

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Daisy Brown, Matthew McKinney, Faryl Smith, Robert Forrest Headline Waterperry Opera Festival’s 2026 Season

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(Photography credit: Julian Guidera) Waterperry Opera Festival announces its 2026 Festival, running from Aug. 7–16, 2026. This is the first season under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO John Savournin. “Our 2026 programme reflects everything we believe in as a Festival: artistic excellence, imagination, and openness,” Savourin said per an official press release. “Alongside two operatic masterpieces, we are {…}

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Waterperry Opera Festival Unveils 2026 Mainstage Productions

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The Waterperry Opera Festival has announced a preview of its 2026 season. Opening the season is Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Ruth Knight will direct alongside designer Jennifery Gregory. Bertie Baigent will conduct. Next, John Wilkie will direct Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” Ceci Calf, Jake Wiltshire, and conductor Charlotte Politi make up the creative team. In a press release, Artistic Director {…}

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Waterperry Opera Festival Names New CEO & Artistic Director

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Waterperry Opera Festival has announced that John Savournin will be its new Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director. He will assume his new position on Sept. 1, 2025 ,following a vote by the Board of Trustees of Waterperry Opera Festival. “I have always greatly admired Waterperry Opera Festival, and I look forward to working with co-founders Rebecca Meltzer and Bertie {…}

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Guy Verrall-Withers Leaves Waterperry Opera Festival for The Grange Festival

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The Grange Festival has announced that Guy Verrall-Withers will be the company’s new Director of Audiences and Impact. In his new role, Verrall-Withers, who is the Artistic Director and CEO of Waterperry Opera Festival, will focus on developing audiences and public engagement as well as expanding the festival’s reach. Supporting him in this effort will be Artistic Director Michael Chance {…}

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Waterperry Opera Festival Unveils 2025 Slate

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Waterperry Opera Festival in Oxfordshire has unveiled its 2025 slate. “We are thrilled to present yet another exciting season of productions this summer. With beloved classics returning alongside bold new projects, our varied programme offers something for everyone. This year, we continue to push artistic boundaries, creating operatic experiences aimed at inspiring new audiences and the next generation while delighting {…}

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Q & A: CEO Guy Verrall-Withers on the Waterperry Opera Festival’s Past, Present & Future

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Most opera enthusiasts across the world know about the Glyndebourne Festival. They may also know about other high-profile festivals set in country houses across England, such as The Grange Opera and the Longborough festivals. Few, however, will have heard of the Waterperry Festival, situated close to the city of Oxford. Established in 2017, the festival opened its doors the following {…}

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Waterperry Opera Festival 2024 Lineup

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The Waterperry Opera Festival has announced its 2024 lineup. In a press release, Artistic Director & CEO, Guy Verrall-Withers, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating, “For 2024, we have created an ambitious season of productions. With returning favourites and exciting new ventures, our broad programme has something for everyone. We are taking artistic risks to create exciting operatic {…}

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Waterperry Opera Festival Announces 2022 Season

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The Waterperry Opera Festival has announced its 2022 season. The festival, which will run between August 12 and 20 2022, will feature eight productions. The season opens with Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” with Music Director Bertie Baigent conducting the production by Isabelle Kettle. Performance Dates: August 12-20, 2022 “Svadba ‘A Wedding’” by Ana Sokolović will make its UK professional {…}

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