Scottish Opera Unwrapped - FREE tickets

zebulon

At the Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Something I didn't know about until last week:
http://www.eft.co.uk/whatson/education_otherevents.asp
I'm going tonight to the 'Il barbiere di Siviglia - Unwrapped' :j

Are you new to opera or have you always wondered how staging opera works?
Join the full orchestra of Scottish Opera, singers, technical crew and a special presenter for a different perspective on a selection of key scenes from the season’s productions, revealing some of the trade secrets of staging large-scale opera. This might include how to stage a realistic fight scene or why a scene has been lit in a particular way. You may even have the rare opportunity to see what happens during a scene change.
Unwraps are suitable for all the family and perfect for anyone fascinated by what happens behind the scenes!

Unwraps are FREE but ticketed – please contact the box office on 0131 529 6000 to book. All Unwraps are held at the Festival Theatre 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

maggiesoup

Hi, can you PM me to let me know what you think of tonight's behind the scene stuff. My 14 yr old boy is keen on drama at school but I don't know if opera would be his bag..... Thanks and enjoy!

zebulon

http://www.scottishopera.org.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=174

Free Event
Scottish Opera Open Day
Saturday 8 December
10.30am to 5.00pm

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a National Opera Company? Come along to our Technical Centre this December and find out how we go about putting on an opera.
watch a set being painted
see how special effects are used on stage
explore the storerooms where we keep thousands of props
try on some of our costumes and wigs
sing with the professionals during a vocal workshop
send your kids on our opera activity trail, including storytelling and face painting
listen to The Orchestra of Scottish Opera playing popular favourites and operatic classics
Pop in for half an hour or stay all day!
Entry and all activites are free but tickets for the orchestral concerts are limited and must be reserved at reception on arrival. Concerts start at 12.30pm and 4.30pm and last for 30 mins.

Café Octavia will be open all day serving drinks, food and Christmas fayre.
Scottish Opera Technical Centre, 40 Edington Street, Glasgow G4 9RD