2015 opera season brochure

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Opera goes straight to your soul

stuart maunder amnz opera general director

It is an extraordinary experience to be sung to. Even more so to encounter the world’s greatest stories, told through the most wondrous music ever imagined. This is why opera is that most complete and satisfying of art forms, bringing together as it does music, drama and design to create a complete world of sight, sound and transformative emotion. My working life has been firmly rooted in this art form, and I am delighted to share with you, three of the very best in our 2015 New Zealand Opera Season. La cenerentola, Madama Butterfly and Tosca are among the greatest masterpieces of the repertoire. Playful, violent, uplifting and utterly heartbreaking, these sublime stories reflect what it is to be human — to struggle, to hope and to be brave enough to love unconditionally. I am thrilled to be bringing our stunning Madama Butterfly to Christchurch, and to celebrate the reopening of the Isaac Theatre Royal. I am also excited to showcase some of New Zealand’s best opera talent. Sarah Castle’s heart-warming Cinderella proves that Rossini’s La cenerentola is so much more than a mere fairy-tale. In Puccini's Tosca we present Phillip Rhodes as the deliciously evil Baron Scarpia, and it is particularly exciting to be able to present Simon O’Neill as Cavaradossi, one of opera’s most romantic and heroic roles. It is wonderful that every one of our extraordinary female leads — Orla Boylan, Anne-Sophie Duprels, and our own Sarah Castle — has previously sung with the company. We welcome them back to create for us three of opera's most engaging, enigmatic and complete characters. Come and experience the power of opera and our 2015 season.

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creative team

conductor Wyn Daviesdirector Lindy Humeproduction designer Dan Potralighting designer Matthew Marshall

cast

angelina Sarah Castledon ramiro John Tessierdandini Marcin Bronikowskialidoro Ashraf Sewailamdon magnifico Andrew Collisclorinda Amelia Berrytisbe Rachelle Pike

Accompanied by Orchestra Wellington and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Featuring the NZ Opera Chorus. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. A New Zealand Opera co-production with Opera Queensland.

wellington

9, 14, 16 May 7.30pm 12 May 6pm St James Theatrepre-show talks

12 May 5pm 14, 16 May 6.30pm, Hospitality Suite, 1st Floor Gallery St James Theatrefriends' night

12 May

Rossini’s dazzling La cenerentola is a fairy-tale with a difference. In this Cinderella story, stepfathers are tyrants, beggar-philosophers replace fairy godmothers, and a silver bangle stands in for that glass slipper. Brilliantly quirky, Rossini’s magically mischievous music tells a very human story of kindness, forgiveness and generosity.

New Zealanders Sarah Castle, Amelia Berry and Rachelle Pike shine in this delicious tale. While Castle enchants in the virtuosic title role, her magnificently naughty stepsisters run wild. Adding an international flavour, John Tessier steals hearts as our dashing Prince with Marcin Bronikowski as his reliable sidekick Dandini. Andrew Collis tries to spoil everyone’s plans as the evil stepfather, while the divine Ashraf Sewailam leads us towards our happy ever after. This beloved fairytale-opera comes to life in our most vivacious and effervescent show of the season. Brought together under the supreme direction of Lindy Hume and Wyn Davies, La cenerentola will be, quite simply, magic.

auckland

30 May, 3, 5 June 7.30pm 7 June 2.30pm ASB Theatre, Aotea Centrepre-show talks

3, 5 June 6.30pm; 7 June 1.30pm Air New Zealand foyer Level 5, Aotea Centrefriends' night

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Accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the NZ Opera Chorus. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. A New Zealand Opera production.

creative team

conductor Francesco Pasqualettidirector Kate Cherryrestage director Jacqueline Coatsset & costume designer Christina Smithlighting designer Matt Scott

christchurch

23, 25, 30 July, 1 August 7.30pm 28 July 6.30pm Isaac Theatre Royalpre-show talks

25, 30 July, 1 August 6.30pm 28 July 5.30pm The Gloucester Room, Level 1 Isaac Theatre Royalfriends' night

28 July

Madama Butterfly is a timeless story of hope, honour, fidelity and love, woven together with such exquisite devotion that it now stands as one of the most meaningful and moving experiences one can have in the theatre. Puccini’s luminescent

‘Humming Chorus’ holds all the promise of a summer’s night, all the perfume of cherry blossoms — and all the anguish of a young girl desperately in love. The equally iconic aria ‘Un bel dì’ is famous for capturing the very essence of Cio-Cio-San’s innocence. This is the power of Puccini and we are thrilled to bring our 2013 production of this exquisite opera to Christchurch audiences.

To mark the stunning refurbishment of the Isaac Theatre Royal we share director Kate Cherry and designers Christina Smith and Matt Scott's beautiful vision for this opera, with sumptuously detailed costumes and scenery bathed in dreamy washes of colour. With a sublime cast, this production is an experience that will be cherished long after the curtain has fallen.

As Simon Wilson wrote in his Metro review: “If you’re an old fan of Butterfly… you will not be disappointed. If you’re new to opera and hoping for seduction, this is the one.” We couldn’t agree more.

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Accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington. Featuring the NZ Opera Chorus. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. A New Zealand Opera production.

Tosca is the opera that conquered the world. This passionate story of lust, revenge and sacrifice completely overwhelmed its first audiences, and swiftly became one of the most successful and beloved operas in the repertoire. Jealous and fiercely loyal, Tosca‘s turbulent contradictions compel us. She loves passionately yet holds firm to her faith; she’s overwhelmingly generous while also ruthlessly violent. Tosca is the fire that burns throughout this monumental drama. She is the ultimate Diva.

We are thrilled to announce that Orla Boylan, who stunned audiences in our 2013 The Flying Dutchman, will sing this captivating title role. In this production she is met by men worth fighting for — or against. As Cavaradossi, the brilliant Simon O’Neill unleashes the Italian hero within as his soaring voice takes flight in one of the best tenor roles ever composed. He meets his match in Phillip Rhodes’s fanatically evil Scarpia. Performing roles they were born to sing, these two New Zealanders bring all the drama to this most dramatic of operas.

With Puccini’s powerful and visceral music illuminating the beauty and the ancient faith of the Eternal City, we defy you not to lose your heart to Tosca — and your soul to this extraordinary story.

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auckland

17, 19, 23, 25 September 7.30pm 27 September 2.30pm ASB Theatre, Aotea Centrepre-show talks

19, 23, 25 September 6.30pm 27 September 1.30pm Air New Zealand foyer Level 5 Aotea Centrefriends' night

23 September

wellington

10, 15, 17 October 7.30pm 13 October 6pm St James Theatrepre-show talks

13 October 5pm 15, 17 October 6.30pm Hospitality Suite 1st Floor Gallery St James Theatrefriends' night

13 October

creative team

conductor Tobias Ringborg director Stuart Maunderset adaptation Jan Ubelscostume designer Elizabeth Whitinglighting designer Jason Morphett

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A night at the Opera

Education workshop

Community production Noye's Fludde

On stage with La bohème

EducationEstablishing education as its own department at the end of 2013, reinforced New Zealand Opera's commitment to investing in our outreach activity. Through engaging with youth, we aim to ignite interest and encourage awareness of the world of opera with learning opportunities devised to invite exploration of our work in this rewarding art form.Through engaging with communities, we offer entry points for enthusiasts of all ages to connect with us and the stories we tell. For more information on how to become involved, or how to support this work, please contact: Joanne Cole, Head of Education, [email protected]

Our 2015 education programme includes— Opera in Schools tour to Auckland, Wellington

and Christchurch— Design Creative Workshops— Explore Opera Workshops— Stagecraft & Directing Workshops— Guided tours of NZO’s Onehunga Technical Centre— Backstage tours— Special rate for school groups at Dress Rehearsals— Italian Workshops— Répétiteur Workshops

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The Opening Night PackageAttend New Zealand Opera’s glorious productions in true red carpet style — with an Opening Night Package! This new initiative gives holders entry to an exclusive Opening Night extravaganza.

Comprises— 1 Premium Opening Night seat — Attend a pre-show opera introduction by New Zealand

Opera’s General Director, with drinks and canapés— Complimentary programme book signed by opera

cast members— Interval drink— Invitation to Opening Night party with drinks and

canapés, and the opportunity to meet the artists

Make yours a top note night with an Opening Night Package — $395 in Auckland or Wellington, $350 in Christchurch.Even your booking gets the VIP treatment! Book your Opening Night Package directly through Julie — [email protected] or 0800 696 737

Opera Groupies Let’s introduce your friends to the Opera. Are you looking for an outing with a difference for your friends or group? Simply find five or more friends to attend with and start saving on single ticket prices and booking fees.6-9 Opera Groupies save 10% on Single Ticket prices10+ Opera Groupies save 15% on Single Ticket prices, plus receive a free ticket for the group organiserdiscover more [email protected]

La cenerentola [ Cinderella ]

wellington

9 — 16 May 2015

auckland

30 May — 7 June 2015

Madama Butterfly

christchurch

23 July — 1 August 2015

Tosca

auckland

17 — 27 September 2015

wellington

10 — 17 October 2015

Corporate PartnersThe support of our corporate partners is vital to enable the company to produce work of the highest artistic standard. We work in partnership with businesses in different ways to meet their needs and to generate income to support the work of the company. We enable our corporate partners to deliver a broad range of organisational and marketing objectives. Some wish to treat stakeholders to exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ hospitality; others seek deeper involvement, connecting with our community education initiatives or our internship programme. In addition, all of our partners benefit from associating their brand with one of New Zealand’s leading national arts organisations. We specialise in providing bespoke experiences tailored to meet the needs of your business.discover more [email protected]

Become a FriendWe invite you to join our Friends of the Opera groups and become part of our family of supporters. Enjoy unique and stylish events during the year: meet international and local artists, experience impromptu performances as well as forums, talks, backstage tours and meet-the-cast parties. As a Friend you will enjoy preferential seating, discounted entry into events, ticket exchange privileges and the joy of supporting your national opera company. Friends of the Opera groups are based in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington and bring people together from all walks of life to share their love of opera. We also offer a Young Friends membership to people aged 30 and under.annual joint membership $65annual individual membership $45annual 30-and-under membership $20discover more [email protected]

Become a Benefactor“As a benefactor it’s great to feel part of the process and to support exciting new works coming to New Zealand.” Gillian & Roderick Deane, Benefactors

Our benefaction programme is a way that you can personally help us to develop opera in New Zealand. Year after year our benefactors support the work we do through a tiered donation programme and receive great privileges for their generosity. Benefactors enjoy a special relationship with the company and are offered unique opportunities to attend events with principal artists. They are kept up-to-date with the latest news through regular communications and receive dress rehearsal tickets, complimentary programmes, invitations to interval drinks and free ticket exchange. All donations over $5 are fully tax deductible.

annual benefaction $250–$20,000+ discover more [email protected]

Get Involved As a company with charitable status we rely on the generosity of our funders, partners, benefactors and friends to sustain the work that we do in bringing international standard opera to the people of New Zealand as well as enabling us to support, nurture and develop our talented New Zealand singers. While a significant portion of our income comes from the box office and public funding, we heavily depend on the individuals and oganisations that choose to support our work.

NZ Opera FoundationDedicated to securing the future of opera in New Zealand. A will is something we all need. Having taken care of your loved ones, choosing to gift a portion of your legacy to the future of your other great love, opera, will touch the lives of ordinary New Zealanders for many years to come. You can choose to support an area of particular interest, or simply make a general-purpose bequest. A gift of this nature is a very personal decision. To discover more about making a bequest, contact Donald Trott.discover more [email protected]

box office

0800 NZOPERA (696 737)PO Box 6478 Wellesley StreetAuckland 1141

contact

[email protected]

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we like talking as much as singing!eNotes — sign-up at www.nzopera.com/connect

STEP 1 — CONTACT DETAILS

Title First name Last name

Postal address Email

Phone

Mobile

Yes, please sign me up for NZ Opera e-newsletters and notifications.

STEP 2 — BECOME A BENEFACTOR

Yes, I would like to sign-up/renew as a Benefactor for 2015 and receive automatic Friends of the Opera membership.

ruby $250

opal $500

sapphire $750

topaz $1,000

pearl $1,250

amethyst $1,500

emerald $2,000

aquamarine $3,000

diamond $5,000

aria circle $10,000

bravo circle $20,000

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STEP 3 — BECOME A FRIEND OF THE OPERA

Yes, I would like to sign-up/renew as a Friend of the Opera for 2015 (Benefactors receive automatic membership)

Joint Membership $65

Individual Membership $45

Young Friend Membership (30 years or under) $20

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$For more information about the Benefactor and Friends Programmes refer to page12

STEP 4 — SELECT YOUR SEATS

Please refer to the seating maps on page 21 to nominate a preferred seating area and/or seats

Stalls Circle Preferred seats:

STEP 5 — SELECT YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS

Choose one of the three subscription package options below for the 2015 opera season. A subscription consists of either two or three operas.

Two-Opera Subscription: La cenerentola + Tosca

Seating c reserve b reserve a reserve silver gold premium quantity subtotal

Price $84 save $15

$126.50 save $22.50

$167.50 save $29.50

$211.50 save $37.50

$252 save $45

$322 save $57

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Two-Opera Mixed Subscription (Auckland and Christchurch): La cenerentola + Tosca Or Madama Butterfly

Seating c reserve b reserve a reserve silver gold premium* quantity subtotal

Price $84 save $15

$126.50 save $22.50

$167.50 save $29.50

$211.50 save $37.50

$252 save $45

$287 save $51

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Three-Opera Subscription (Auckland and Christchurch): La cenerentola + Tosca + Madama Butterfly


Price $126 save $22.50

$190 save $33.50

$251.50 save $44

$318 save $55.50

$378 save $67.50

$448 save $79.50

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Note: savings indicate subscription savings over single ticket prices. *Madama Butterfly Premium ticket price applies to Gold Subscription package.

STEP 6 — SELECT YOUR OPERA DATES

La cenerentola ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

Sat 30 May 7.30pm

Wed 3 June 7.30pm

Fri 5 June 7.30pm

Sun 7 June 2.30pm

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Tosca ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

Thu 17 Sept 7.30pm

Sat 19 Sept 7.30pm

Wed 23 Sept 7.30pm

Fri 25 Sept 7.30pm

Sun 27 Sept 2.30pm

Madama Butterfly Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch

Thu 23 July 7.30pm

Sat 25 July 7.30pm

Tue 28 July 6.30pm

Thu 30 July 7.30pm

Sat 1 Aug 7.30pm

Auckland SUBSCRIPTION BOOKING FORM

Subscription Bookings*

Tickets on sale from 28 October 2014

nzo box office

phone 0800 NZOPERA (696 737)online [email protected] www.nzopera.comin person Level 3, 100 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Single Ticket Bookings*

Tickets on sale from 9 February 2015

auckland seasons

phone 09 970 9700 or 0800 TICKETMASTER (111 999)online www.ticketmaster.co.nzin person Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm

wellington seasons

phone 04 384 3840 or 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)online www.ticketek.co.nzin person Michael Fowler Centre,

111 Wakefield Street, Wellington Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm

christchurch season

phone 03 377 8899 or 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)online www.ticketek.co.nz in person Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm

*Please note, booking fees apply.

As a Season Subscriber You Will Enjoy

Big savings Substantial savings on ticket prices.

The best seats Choose the best seats in the house before single ticket sales open on 9 February 2015.

Bring the family Subscribers can introduce additional family members under 18 years of age for just $20 each. This is both great value and a great way to support the future of opera in New Zealand.

Flexi-tickets Not sure which night suits you best? No problem. Our box office team can hold preferred seats up until two weeks before opening, giving you plenty of time to change your mind. For subscribers who like their tickets printed early we also offer a free ticket exchange closer to the season.

It’s affordableSubscription packages start form as little as $84. This great entry level price gives you all the great benefits and is a little easier on the wallet.

It’s simpleYou can subscribe online in a few easy steps at www.nzopera.com, by mail or fax using the enclosed booking form, by email to [email protected] or simply give us a call on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737) and we’ll take you through the process over the phone.

Subscriber Benefits You can also choose to subscribe online in a few easy steps at www.nzopera.com


Wellington SUBSCRIPTION BOOKING FORM




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opal $500

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topaz $1,000

pearl $1,250

amethyst $1,500

emerald $2,000

aquamarine $3,000

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Two-Opera Subscription: La cenerentola + Tosca

Seating c reserve b reserve a reserve silver gold premium quantity subtotal

Price $84 save $15

$126.50 save $22.50

$167.50 save $29.50

$211.50 save $37.50

$252 save $45

$322 save $57

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Two-Opera Mixed Subscription (Wellington and Christchurch): La cenerentola Or Tosca + Madama Butterfly


Price $84 save $15

$126.50 save $22.50

$167.50 save $29.50

$211.50 save $37.50

$252 save $45

$287 save $51

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Three-Opera Subscription (Wellington and Christchurch): La cenerentola + Tosca + Madama Butterfly



$190 save $33.50

$251.50 save $44

$318 save $55.50

$378 save $67.50

$448 save $79.50

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La cenerentola St James Theatre, Wellington

Sat 9 May 7.30pm

Tue 12 May 6pm

Thu 14 May 7.30pm

Sat 16 May 7.30pm

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Tosca St James Theatre, Wellington

Sat 10 Oct 7.30pm

Tue13 Oct 6pm

Thu 15 Oct 7.30pm

Sat 17 Oct 7.30pm

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Thu 23 July 7.30pm

Sat 25 July 7.30pm

Tue 28 July 6.30pm

Thu 30 July 7.30pm

Sat 1 Aug 7.30pm

You can also choose to subscribe online in a few easy steps at www.nzopera.com


STEP 7 — ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS (IF REQUIRED)

For additional tickets to your subscription allocation, indicate the quantity of tickets per opera below and multiply with the seating reserve price.

c reserve b reserve a reserve silver gold premium quantity subtotal

La cenerentola Single ticket $49.50 $74.50 $98.50 $124.50 $148.50 $189.50 $

Benefactor or Concession* — $67 $88.50 $112 $133.50 $170.50 $

Additional family members under 18 years of age $20 $

Tosca Single ticket $49.50 $74.50 $98.50 $124.50 $148.50 $189.50 $



Madama Butterfly (Christchurch)

Single ticket $49.50 $74.50 $98.50 $124.50 $148.50 — $

Benefactor or Concession* — $67 $88.50 $112 $133.50 — $


*Benefactor and Concession savings are 10% over single ticket prices. Concession prices are available for Senior Citizens and Students with ID and apply to all productions.

Subject to availability. Please enclose proof of eligibility with your booking.

STEP 8 — GIFT VOUCHERS

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Number of gift vouchers Value ($) $

STEP 9 — GRAND TOTAL

Please add up the subtotals here STEP 2 Benefaction subtotal $

STEP 3 Friends subtotal $

STEP 5 Subscription subtotal $

STEP 7 Additional single tickets subtotal $

STEP 8 Gift Vouchers $

Donation to NZ Opera (optional) $

Booking fee $11.00

grand total $

STEP 10 — SELECT YOUR PREFERRED PAYMENT OPTION

I would like to pay by: Cheque (enclosed and made payable to New Zealand Opera Limited) Credit Card

Card type Mastercard Visa Amex Card number

Cardholder’s name Expiry Date / CVC Code

Signature

Post Mail this form with your payment to: New Zealand Opera, PO Box 6478, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141Fax Fax this form with credit card details to (09) 379 4066Phone Call our friendly Box Office team on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737) and we will take you through the booking process over the phone.Online Subscribe online at www.nzopera.com in a few easy steps or email [email protected] for assistance.

Christchurch SUBSCRIPTION BOOKING FORM




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Two-Opera Mixed Subscription (Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland): Madama Butterfly + La cenerentola Or Tosca


Price $84 save $15

$126.50 save $22.50

$167.50 save $29.50

$211.50 save $37.50

$252 save $45

$287 save $50.50

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Three-Opera Subscription (Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland): Madama Butterfly + La cenerentola + Tosca



$190 save $33.50

$251.50 save $44

$318 save $55.50

$378 save $67.50

$448 save $79.50

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Thu 23 July 7.30pm

Sat 25 July 7.30pm

Tue 28 July 6.30pm

Thu 30 July 7.30pm

Sat 1 Aug 7.30pm

La cenerentola ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

Sat 30 May 7.30pm

Wed 3 June 7.30pm

Fri 5 June 7.30pm

Sun 7 June 2.30pm

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St James Theatre, Wellington Sat 9 May 7.30pm

Tue 12 May 6pm

Thu 14 May 7.30pm

Sat 16 May 7.30pm

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Tosca ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

Thu 17 Sept 7.30pm

Sat 19 Sept 7.30pm

Wed 23 Sept 7.30pm

Fri 25 Sept 7.30pm

Sun 27 Sept 2.30pm

St James Theatre, Wellington Sat 10 Oct 7.30pm

Tue13 Oct 6pm

Thu 15 Oct 7.30pm

Sat 17 Oct 7.30pm

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When do bookings open for the 2015 opera season?Subscription bookings open on 28 October 2014 and are only available through the NZ Opera Box Office and www.nzopera.com. Early subscribers who book before 9 February 2015 also get their preferred choice of seating. After this date all bookings will be processed in order of receipt. Subscription bookings close following the final performance of Madama Butterfly in August 2015. When are single tickets available for the 2015 opera season?Single ticket bookings for each opera go on sale through Ticketmaster (Auckland performances) and Ticketek (Wellington and Christchurch performances) on 9 February 2015. Single ticket bookings can also be made through the NZ Opera Box Office.

Does the opera offer concessions for senior citizens and students?Absolutely. Concessions for senior citizens and students are available at all performances. To qualify, simply enclose proof of eligibility with your booking form or present your ID when booking at the box office or collecting your tickets. Discounts are available on B-Reserve, A-Reserve, Silver, Gold and Premium Reserve seats. Senior Citizens are classified as anyone over the age of 65.

How do discounts work for subscriptions and concessions?Only one type of discount (whichever is the greater) can be applied to each booking. For example, if you enjoy a subscription discount you cannot also claim concession discounts on the same tickets.

Are there facilities at the venues if I have a mobility issue?Yes. All venues have mobility access and wheelchair facilities. For more details contact our Box Office on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737).

Are there facilities for patrons who are hard of hearing?Yes. Our main stage opera venues have hearing loop facilities. To discover more contact our Box Office on 0800 NZOPERA (696 737).

Does NZ Opera offer audio description and sign language services?Yes. We are planning to offer both these services in 2015 and will announce more details on www.nzopera.com and through our social media networks in the new year.

What are surtitles?English surtitles are projected on screens above the stage at all of our performances so you can easily follow the story. A few seats can have a restricted surtitle view — please check with the box office at time of booking.

Do your operas always start on time?Yes. Out of respect for our audiences and artists and to minimise interruptions, we implement a lock-out policy once the performance has begun. Latecomers will be admitted when a suitable break in the performance occurs. At times this can be well into the first Act so we suggest allowing as much time as possible for parking and arrival.

What are the best car parking options for your venue?Visit www.nzopera.com for information on the best car parking options in your preferred city.

Where can I get dinner before the show?NZ Opera has superb restaurant partners in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington who offer pre-dinner packages on performance nights. Visit our website for details closer to each opera season.

Frequently Asked Questions

All information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing (October 2014). NZ Opera reserves the right to change all dates, times, artists, repertoire, seating arrangements, venues and price reserves without prior notice. Where changes such as these are made, tickets are non-refundable unless required by law. For the latest information, please visit www.nzopera.com. Selected terms and conditions are also printed on the back of tickets.

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