IN ANTICIPATION of Opera Brava’s 10th annual visit to the Cotswolds, preparations are in their final stages for Opera Brava’s forthcoming weekend of opera performances by the professional national outdoor touring opera company at Rodmarton Manor near Cirencester.

There is still time to get tickets to see Opera Brava present Puccini’s La Bohème on Friday, July 7 and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro on Saturday, July 8 at Rodmarton Manor, between Cirencester and Tetbury.

Rodmarton Manor owners John and Sarah Biddulph are welcoming guests into their private grounds to explore the setting and enjoy two nights of opera and picnics under the stars.

Opera Brava’s performances at Rodmarton Manor will take place on the Circle Lawn in front of the Arts and Crafts manor house and both presentations will be performed under Opera Brava’s fully covered touring stage.

Opera Brava will perform at Rodmarton Manor in English with a small chamber ensemble.

If you have never been to an opera before then La Boheme and The Marriage of Figaro are the operas to see.

Free parking. Gates open at 6.30pm for picnics on the lawn. Food, drink, tables and chairs permitted.

  • Friday, July 7 La Boheme. 7.30pm.
  • Saturday, July 8 The Marriage of Figaro. 7.30pm.
  • Tickets adults £30, children £10 ages 5-16. Box office 01444 443000 or book online operabrava.com For more information on all Opera Brava events e-mail j.gros@freeola.net