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How it all began: Falstaff 1987

In the Autumn of 1987 director Graham Vick and conductor Simon Halsey staged a production of Verdi's Falstaff in Cocks Moors Wood Leisure Centre, Birmingham. With a reduced orchestra (arranged by Jonathan Dove), it was the beginning of the world's most radical and exciting opera company.
The Magic Flute 1988 - 2018

Thrilling audiences at 17 (often unusual) venues across the country, City of Birmingham Touring Opera's Magic Flute (in English and with the full dialogue) was a massive success. The show was so popular, that after performances at the Stockland Green Leisure Centre and Colmers Farm Leisure Centre, Birmingham City Council was inundated with requests for a re-run.
Ravi Shankar's first opera: Ghanashyam 1989

"The suspicion that this was to be no ordinary night out in Erdington was confirmed by the sight of former Beatle and Shankar student George Harrison sitting a few rows behind me in conversation with Birmingham rock guitarist Jeff Lynne." - Terry Grimley, Opera Now 10 Years of CBTO
A small Ring with great magic: Ring Saga 1990/91

Graham Vick and Jonathan Dove's version captures the mighty essence of Wagner's masterpiece in 10 hours of music that can be performed across two evenings with just 12 singers and 18 orchestral players. The pocket-sized miracle opened at Stockland Green Leisure Centre, Birmingham on 12 November 1990 and toured halls and sports centres up and down the country.

WAKE - World Premiere - SOLD OUT

Is Society dead? Do you believe THIS is life? Are you ALIVE? Italy’s greatest living composer, Giorgio Battistelli, award-winning writer/activist Sarah Woods, 200 Brummies, and a cast of international stars harness the power of music - and dare to raise the dead. WAKE and witness the miracle.
SOLD OUT

WAKE- World Premiere- SOLD OUT
Share Opera

The large scale productions you see are the tip of an iceberg. throughout the year we are bringing opera to the people . We know that music can really touch everyone. Singing and performing together is the most effective way of sharing identity and finding ways of living and working together. We need your help to raise funds for at least 60 free events across all parts of Birmingham.
Our Work

We make great opera. We reflect the city we work in – with our audiences, artists and stories that we tell. Our ground-breaking work constantly attracts new and ever-changing audiences.
Team

Our Team
Volunteer as a Performer

Get involved with Birmingham Opera Company - sing, act or dance in an amazing production.
Graham Vick CBE - Artistic Director

Graham Vick CBE is established as one of the foremost opera directors of our times. His productions have been seen at La Scala, Milan; Metropolitan Opera, New York; Mariinsky Opera, St Petersburg; Maggio Musicale, Florence and many more.
The Magic Flute opens in Valencia

Flying the flag for Brum! The Magic Flute in Valencia! Opens 1 December 2018! You might remember that we've been ruffling feathers across Europe with Graham Vick's The Magic Flute. Watch the short film or have a look at the link below! Now we are in Valencia!
Volunteer area

Exclusively for volunteer performers. Access to learning tracks.
Be in a show

Every year hundreds of volunteers perform alongside professional artists in exciting, large-scale opera performances.