Hurn Court Opera is set to present “La Cenerentola” from April 14-18, 2025 at the Theatre Royal Winchester.

For this production, the company teamed up with costume students at  Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) to create “Bridgerton Style dresses.”

“This was a fantastic opportunity for our Costume students. To get real-life experience, to make these stunning Regency dresses for the prestigious Hurn Court Opera company, and to know their dresses will be seen on the stage by so many, it’s just wonderful for them,” said Wayne Martin, Senior Lecturer for BA (Hons) Costume at AUB, per an official press release issued by the university.

Lynton Atkinson, Hurn Court Opera’s Founder, added, “This is our first collaboration with AUB students, and we’re absolutely blown away by their talent. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is extraordinary. The costumes will not only help our cast fully embody their characters and deliver their best performances, but they’ll also look fantastic on stage!”

The opera will star Leila Zanette and James Beddoe as Angelina and Prince Ramiro. Lynton Atkinson conducts, and Joy Robinson directs.

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