Nevill Holt Festival has announced a new production of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” for 2027, presented with Opera North and directed by Robin Norton-Hale. Performances will take place from June 8 – 20, 2027, at Nevill Holt Theatre in Leicestershire. “Carmen” continues the festival’s partnership with Opera North, which began in 2025 with “Così fan tutte” and continued with Donizetti’s “Don {…}
Nevill Holt Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its 2026 production of Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” presented in partnership with Opera North. Australian-British baritone Grant Doyle takes the title role, with soprano Harriet Eyley as Norina, tenor Aaron Godfrey-Mayes as Ernesto, and baritone Henry Neill as Dr. Malatesta. Ross McInroy, a member of the Opera North Chorus, completes {…}
The Nevill Holt Festival has announced its partners for the 2026 season, with fashion brand Jigsaw, London brasserie Maison François, and Waterstones all confirmed to return. Jigsaw returns for its third consecutive year, and will once again host a pop-up store offering a curated showcase of the British label’s designs. “Jigsaw and the Nevill Holt Festival are natural partners,” said {…}
The Nevill Holt Festival announces the first wave of programming for its 2026 season. This article only features operatic works. Gaetano Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale“ is presented in collaboration with Opera North. Performance Dates: May 29 & 31 & June 5 & 7, 2026 Mezzo-soprano Bethany Horak-Hallett performs with singers from the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) and Gabrieli Roar in {…}
Nevill Holt Festival has announced that Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” will be its opera production for 2026. The work, presented in partnership with Opera North, will get four performances on May 29 and 31 and June 5 and 7, 2026, at the Festival’s Leicestershire venue. “Don Pasquale” returns to Opera North after more than 35 years. “’Don Pasquale’ represents everything we {…}
The Nevill Holt Festival has announced its 2024 schedule. The season will open with a new production of Mozart’s iconic opera “The Magic Flute” featuring The Britten Sinfonia. The new production will see a cast of the UK young opera singers. The opera stars Nazan Fikret, Jonathan Eyers, Allen Michael Jones, Jasmine Flicker, Olivia Warburton, and Simon Sumal. Melly Still {…}