Bampton Classical Opera Competitors

English National Opera is the national opera company dedicated to creating extraordinary encounters with opera, on stage and beyond. We believe in opera as a force for good, supporting lifelong learning, creative development and wellbeing through our ENO Engage programme, which connects people of all ages and backgrounds with the art form. From performances at the London Coliseum and in Greater Manchester, to work in schools, communities and public spaces across the country, we’re committed to reaching and reflecting the full diversity of our nation.

Welsh National Opera transforms lives through the power of opera. We are passionate about opera and want to share this passion with as many people as possible. We do this with award winning performances of fully staged opera and concerts which combine a sense of adventure with the highest possible quality. We keep our performances accessible through affordable ticket prices. Beyond the theatre we connect with people through our community and education work and digital projects. - Mae Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru yn trawsnewid bywydau drwy rym opera. Rydym yn angerddol am opera ac eisiau rhannu'r angerdd hwn gyda chynifer o bobl â phosibl. Rydym yn gwneud hyn gyda pherfformiadau arobryn o opera wedi'i llwyfannu'n llawn a chyngherddau sy'n cyfuno ymdeimlad o antur â'r ansawdd uchaf posibl. Rydym yn cadw ein perfformiadau'n hygyrch drwy brisiau tocynnau fforddiadwy. Y tu hwnt i'r theatr rydym yn cysylltu â phobl drwy ein gwaith cymunedol ac addysg a phrosiectau digidol.

Ballet and opera capture the deepest human emotions. We want to share these unique art forms and their power to thrill, move and excite, with as many people as possible. Three principles stand the test of time and guide us today: EXCELLENCE: We bring together the arts at their best – music, dance, theatre – to craft thrilling, moving, experiences that transport you to other worlds THEATRICALITY: The spirit of theatre runs deep in our veins, on stage, backstage, online, at workshops, events and performances CURIOSITY: We question, we discover, we-reimagine, we perform; and we empower others to do the same We work as two performing companies, The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, in two theatres; our glorious 1858 auditorium and, opening in late 2018, our brand new, mid-scale Linbury Theatre. Our home is in the heart of London’s bustling Covent Garden but our work is experienced across the UK and globally, with 1.5m+ attending over 500 performances in a theatre or cinema each year, and many millions more enjoying our work on radio, TV and online. Our Learning and Participation programme opens up opportunities to 25,000 people each year, reaches many more through digital insights and resources, and connects families, schools and communities with affordable performances. We are a National Portfolio Organisation, supported by the British public via Arts Council England, and a registered charity, supported by donations from those who share our ambition and passions. We raise ¾ of our income ourselves, through box office sales, donations and ancillary revenues like distribution, licensing, merchandise and catering.