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Our 64th Season promises six new mainstage productions spanning 300 years of operatic innovation, plus concerts, a new small-scale tour, and more. These works ask urgent questions about identity, freedom, love, betrayal, and what it means to stand up for truth.
Spanning almost 300 years of operatic innovation, this Season is filled with stories of transformation and transcendence, many centred on complex, powerful women, and curated by leading women artists who are shaping opera’s future today.

Whether you’re new to opera or a seasoned fan, there’s something here to challenge, surprise, and treasure.

Opera for now. Opera for what comes next.
And always with guaranteed goosebumps.

'Signore ascolta!' from Puccini's Turandot, performed by Kira Kaplan and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera conducted by Stuart Stratford

Become our Friend for just £5 per month or £60 per year and be at the heart of what we do. Your support powers our touring and community programmes, helping us bring opera to audiences across Scotland and into the heart of communities.

Our Friends and Supporters of Scottish Opera enjoy priority booking (14–27 May) with 20% off tickets for productions in our upcoming 2026/27 Season.

As our Friend, you'll also get closer to the action with behind-the-scenes access, including invitations to dress rehearsals, panel discussions, recitals and much more. Along the way, you’ll meet members of our casts and creative teams and experience first-hand how our productions come to life.

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As our performances in Glasgow come to a close and we look ahead to Edinburgh, here’s what the press have been saying about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. 🗞️

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm, 31 May 2026, 3pm, 2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:
11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm

Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

Cast & creatives
Figaro: Edward Jowle & Emyr Wyn Jones (20 May & 2 June)
Susanna: Ava Dodd & Kira Kaplan (20 May & 2 Jun 2026)
Count Almaviva: Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva: Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino: Simone McIntosh & Chloe Harris (20 May & 2 June)
Doctor Bartolo: Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curzio: Luvo Maranti
Marcellina: Jeni Bern
Antonio: Francis Church
Barbarina: Kira Kaplan & Audrey Tsang (20 May & 2 June)
Conductor: Dane Lam & Susannah Wapshott (2, 4 & 6 June)
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Designer: Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan
Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Photography by Mihaela Bodlovic

As our performances in Glasgow come to a close and we look ahead to Edinburgh, here’s what the press have been saying about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. 🗞️

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm, 31 May 2026, 3pm, 2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:
11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm

Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

Cast & creatives
Figaro: Edward Jowle & Emyr Wyn Jones (20 May & 2 June)
Susanna: Ava Dodd & Kira Kaplan (20 May & 2 Jun 2026)
Count Almaviva: Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva: Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino: Simone McIntosh & Chloe Harris (20 May & 2 June)
Doctor Bartolo: Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curzio: Luvo Maranti
Marcellina: Jeni Bern
Antonio: Francis Church
Barbarina: Kira Kaplan & Audrey Tsang (20 May & 2 June)
Conductor: Dane Lam & Susannah Wapshott (2, 4 & 6 June)
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Designer: Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan
Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Photography by Mihaela Bodlovic

As our performances in Glasgow come to a close and we look ahead to Edinburgh, here’s what the press have been saying about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. 🗞️

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm, 31 May 2026, 3pm, 2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:
11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm

Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

Cast & creatives
Figaro: Edward Jowle & Emyr Wyn Jones (20 May & 2 June)
Susanna: Ava Dodd & Kira Kaplan (20 May & 2 Jun 2026)
Count Almaviva: Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva: Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino: Simone McIntosh & Chloe Harris (20 May & 2 June)
Doctor Bartolo: Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curzio: Luvo Maranti
Marcellina: Jeni Bern
Antonio: Francis Church
Barbarina: Kira Kaplan & Audrey Tsang (20 May & 2 June)
Conductor: Dane Lam & Susannah Wapshott (2, 4 & 6 June)
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Designer: Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan
Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Photography by Mihaela Bodlovic

As our performances in Glasgow come to a close and we look ahead to Edinburgh, here’s what the press have been saying about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. 🗞️

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm, 31 May 2026, 3pm, 2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:
11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm

Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

Cast & creatives
Figaro: Edward Jowle & Emyr Wyn Jones (20 May & 2 June)
Susanna: Ava Dodd & Kira Kaplan (20 May & 2 Jun 2026)
Count Almaviva: Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva: Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino: Simone McIntosh & Chloe Harris (20 May & 2 June)
Doctor Bartolo: Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curzio: Luvo Maranti
Marcellina: Jeni Bern
Antonio: Francis Church
Barbarina: Kira Kaplan & Audrey Tsang (20 May & 2 June)
Conductor: Dane Lam & Susannah Wapshott (2, 4 & 6 June)
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Designer: Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan
Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Photography by Mihaela Bodlovic

Darkly funny, spectacular and haunting. Get ready for The Galloping Cure 🎠

This world premiere tells the gripping story of a "miracle" cure that comes with dire consequences.

Presented by Opera Ventures Productions and @scottishopera, featuring the creative talents of @missymazzoli, @rvavrek and Tom Morris.

The Galloping Cure is part of our Anderson Opera Series, and runs 9, 11–12 August 2026

#edinburghinternationalfestival #opera

Be A Sport, Spike! | Darren Brownlie explains why this family show is one you shouldn't miss!

Friday 29 May | Perth (St Matthew’s Church) | 2:30pm
Sunday 31 May | Tayport (The Larick Centre) | 12:30pm
Sunday 14 June | Connel (Connel Village Hall) | 2pm
Saturday 20 June | Fochabers (Fochabers Public Institute) | 2pm
Sunday 21 June | Stonehaven (Dunnottar Castle) | 1pm
Sunday 28 June | Falkirk (Callender House) | 2pm
Wednesday 1 July | Giffnock (Eastwood House) | 3pm
Thursday 2 July | Barrhead (Arthurlie House) | 1pm
Friday 3 July | Linlithgow (Linlithgow Burgh Halls) | 1pm
Saturday 4 July | Glasgow (Stockingfield Bridge) | 1pm
Sunday 5 July | Newtongrange (National Mining Museum Scotland) | 1pm

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Felicity Lott earlier this week. She is remembered not only for her distinguished career as one of the UK's finest singers but also for her great kindness towards all who crossed her path.

At Scottish Opera, Dame Felicity performed two roles that would signal the versatility and breadth of her distinguished career. She sang Marenka in Smetana’s The Bartered Bride (1978), part of a memorable and influential period of Czech opera at Scottish Opera, and Euridice in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (1979), presented during the Company’s season at Sadler’s Wells, London. From these early beginnings Dame Felicity went on to build a distinguished career on the international stage for her celebrated interpretations of Handel, Mozart, and Strauss, as well as additional 20th-century roles.

She leaves behind a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire performers and audiences alike, and her time with the Company is remembered with fondness. Scottish Opera extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends, and all who knew and admired her work.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Felicity Lott earlier this week. She is remembered not only for her distinguished career as one of the UK's finest singers but also for her great kindness towards all who crossed her path.

At Scottish Opera, Dame Felicity performed two roles that would signal the versatility and breadth of her distinguished career. She sang Marenka in Smetana’s The Bartered Bride (1978), part of a memorable and influential period of Czech opera at Scottish Opera, and Euridice in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (1979), presented during the Company’s season at Sadler’s Wells, London. From these early beginnings Dame Felicity went on to build a distinguished career on the international stage for her celebrated interpretations of Handel, Mozart, and Strauss, as well as additional 20th-century roles.

She leaves behind a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire performers and audiences alike, and her time with the Company is remembered with fondness. Scottish Opera extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends, and all who knew and admired her work.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Felicity Lott earlier this week. She is remembered not only for her distinguished career as one of the UK's finest singers but also for her great kindness towards all who crossed her path.

At Scottish Opera, Dame Felicity performed two roles that would signal the versatility and breadth of her distinguished career. She sang Marenka in Smetana’s The Bartered Bride (1978), part of a memorable and influential period of Czech opera at Scottish Opera, and Euridice in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (1979), presented during the Company’s season at Sadler’s Wells, London. From these early beginnings Dame Felicity went on to build a distinguished career on the international stage for her celebrated interpretations of Handel, Mozart, and Strauss, as well as additional 20th-century roles.

She leaves behind a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire performers and audiences alike, and her time with the Company is remembered with fondness. Scottish Opera extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends, and all who knew and admired her work.

What actually happens in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro? 💍 How many secrets does Figaro have? Will Susanna outsmart Count Almaviva? And who does Cherubino actually fancy?! 👀 Our quick breakdown will give you a flavour of the chaos to save you Googling “Marriage of Figaro for dummies” 🫢

Theatre Royal Glasgow:
20 & 23 May 2026, 7.15pm, 17 May 2026, 3pm
22 May 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
29 May 2026, 7.15pm, 31 May 2026, 3pm, 2, 4 & 6 June 2026, 7.15pm
5 June 2026, 3pm (Access performance)

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen:

11 & 13 June 2026, 7.15pm
Eden Court, Inverness:
18 & 20 June 2026, 7.15pm

Cast & creatives
Figaro: Edward Jowle & Emyr Wyn Jones (20 May & 2 June)
Susanna: Ava Dodd & Kira Kaplan (20 May & 2 Jun 2026)
Count Almaviva: Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva: Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino: Simone McIntosh & Chloe Harris (20 May & 2 June)
Doctor Bartolo: Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curzio: Luvo Maranti
Marcellina: Jeni Bern
Antonio: Francis Church
Barbarina: Kira Kaplan & Audrey Tsang (20 May & 2 June)
Conductor: Dane Lam & Susannah Wapshott (2, 4 & 6 June)
Director: Sir Thomas Allen
Designer: Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan
Choreographer: Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

It's time to... Be A Sport, Spike! 🏃‍♂️

We're celebrating a sporty summer for Scotland with our lively, family-friendly show Be A Sport, Spike! This fun 30 minute show is the perfect introduction to theatre, music and opera, sparking young imaginations.

Meet Mike ‘The Spike’ McTavish the world’s greatest sportsman. He can run faster, jump higher, and swim further than anyone else… but there’s just one problem… he can’t sing!
Join Spike and his friends as he discovers his voice and learns that with a bit of perseverance, anything is possible 💫

Friday 29 May | Perth (St Matthew’s Church) | 2:30pm
Sunday 31 May | Tayport (The Larick Centre) | 12:30pm
Sunday 14 June | Connel (Connel Village Hall) | 2pm
Saturday 20 June | Fochabers (Fochabers Public Institute) | 2pm
Sunday 21 June | Stonehaven (Dunnottar Castle) | 1pm
Sunday 28 June | Falkirk (Callender House) | 2pm
Wednesday 1 July | Giffnock (Eastwood House) | 3pm
Thursday 2 July | Barrhead (Arthurlie House) | 1pm
Friday 3 July | Linlithgow (Linlithgow Burgh Halls) | 1pm
Saturday 4 July | Glasgow (Stockingfield Bridge) | 1pm
Sunday 5 July | Newtongrange (National Mining Museum Scotland) | 1pm

It's time to... Be A Sport, Spike! 🏃‍♂️

We're celebrating a sporty summer for Scotland with our lively, family-friendly show Be A Sport, Spike! This fun 30 minute show is the perfect introduction to theatre, music and opera, sparking young imaginations.

Meet Mike ‘The Spike’ McTavish the world’s greatest sportsman. He can run faster, jump higher, and swim further than anyone else… but there’s just one problem… he can’t sing!
Join Spike and his friends as he discovers his voice and learns that with a bit of perseverance, anything is possible 💫

Friday 29 May | Perth (St Matthew’s Church) | 2:30pm
Sunday 31 May | Tayport (The Larick Centre) | 12:30pm
Sunday 14 June | Connel (Connel Village Hall) | 2pm
Saturday 20 June | Fochabers (Fochabers Public Institute) | 2pm
Sunday 21 June | Stonehaven (Dunnottar Castle) | 1pm
Sunday 28 June | Falkirk (Callender House) | 2pm
Wednesday 1 July | Giffnock (Eastwood House) | 3pm
Thursday 2 July | Barrhead (Arthurlie House) | 1pm
Friday 3 July | Linlithgow (Linlithgow Burgh Halls) | 1pm
Saturday 4 July | Glasgow (Stockingfield Bridge) | 1pm
Sunday 5 July | Newtongrange (National Mining Museum Scotland) | 1pm

The dream team is reunited in a new dark, dizzying opera 🎠

The Galloping Cure makes its world premiere this August, but @missymazzoli, @rvavrek and Tom Morris have already dazzled our Festival stage with Breaking the Waves back in 2019 ✨

Opera Ventures Productions and @scottishopera delivered a dark and daring adaptation of Breaking the Waves, that "struck operatic gold" - The Scotsman

These creatives are gearing up again for the world premiere of The Galloping Cure, part of the Anderson Opera Series. So come along for this darkly funny and fantastical operatic fable🎠

📸 Ryan Buchanan/Edinburgh International Festival

#edinburghinternationalfestival #opera

The dream team is reunited in a new dark, dizzying opera 🎠

The Galloping Cure makes its world premiere this August, but @missymazzoli, @rvavrek and Tom Morris have already dazzled our Festival stage with Breaking the Waves back in 2019 ✨

Opera Ventures Productions and @scottishopera delivered a dark and daring adaptation of Breaking the Waves, that "struck operatic gold" - The Scotsman

These creatives are gearing up again for the world premiere of The Galloping Cure, part of the Anderson Opera Series. So come along for this darkly funny and fantastical operatic fable🎠

📸 Ryan Buchanan/Edinburgh International Festival

#edinburghinternationalfestival #opera

The dream team is reunited in a new dark, dizzying opera 🎠

The Galloping Cure makes its world premiere this August, but @missymazzoli, @rvavrek and Tom Morris have already dazzled our Festival stage with Breaking the Waves back in 2019 ✨

Opera Ventures Productions and @scottishopera delivered a dark and daring adaptation of Breaking the Waves, that "struck operatic gold" - The Scotsman

These creatives are gearing up again for the world premiere of The Galloping Cure, part of the Anderson Opera Series. So come along for this darkly funny and fantastical operatic fable🎠

📸 Ryan Buchanan/Edinburgh International Festival

#edinburghinternationalfestival #opera

The dream team is reunited in a new dark, dizzying opera 🎠

The Galloping Cure makes its world premiere this August, but @missymazzoli, @rvavrek and Tom Morris have already dazzled our Festival stage with Breaking the Waves back in 2019 ✨

Opera Ventures Productions and @scottishopera delivered a dark and daring adaptation of Breaking the Waves, that "struck operatic gold" - The Scotsman

These creatives are gearing up again for the world premiere of The Galloping Cure, part of the Anderson Opera Series. So come along for this darkly funny and fantastical operatic fable🎠

📸 Ryan Buchanan/Edinburgh International Festival

#edinburghinternationalfestival #opera

Introducing, Puccini’s Turandot. Sumptuous, dangerous and impossible to forget.

World renowned Scottish director Sir David McVicar brings his mastery to Puccini’s final epic opera, Turandot. Brought to you by the creative team behind the award-winning Puccini’s Il trittico, McVicar leads a production that tackles the unnerving darkness at the heart of Puccini’s final piece.

A haunted princess plays with the lives of those bold enough to seek her love using deadly riddles. A visiting prince takes one look and decides all of this is worth risking his life for. This is a deeply moving tale of two lost souls trapped between fear and desire, until compassion and courage change everything.

Charles Edwards’ visual world takes us to the nostalgic dream palaces, steeped in early 20th century nostalgia. Revelling in gothic splendour, this will be a haunting production like no other.

Theatre Royal Glasgow:
22, 28 & 31 October 2026, 7.15pm
25 October 2026, 3pm
4 & 7 November 2026, 7.15pm

Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
11, 14, 17 & 19 November 2026, 7.15pm
22 November 2026, 3pm

Turandot: Trine Bastrup Møller
Calaf: Victor Starsky
Liu: Hye-Youn Lee
Timur: Insung Sim / Graeme Broadbent
Emperor Altoum: Jamie MacDougall
Ping: Josef Jeongmeen Ahn
Pang: Aled Hall
Pong: Luvo Maranti
Mandarin: Daniel Barrett

Conductor: Stuart Stratford
Director: Sir David McVicar
Set & Props Designer: Charles Edwards
Costume Designer: Doey Lüthi
Lighting Designer: Ben Pickersgill
Sound Designer: Andy Pink
Choreographer: Gareth Mole

The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of Turandot
The Children's Chorus of Turandot

Vacancy: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Closing date: Tuesday 19 May

We are bringing in a brand-new role to provide focus on our fundraising strategy for corporate sponsorship.

In this role you will proactively develop new relationships while providing securing new partners and provide excellent account management to existing, valued partners.

This role might be for you if you have broader fundraising experience, are looking to specialise in corporate fundraising, or are an experienced corporate fundraiser looking to step up to a manager level role. Experience working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have, but is not essential.

Find out more and apply:

📸: Taichi Nishimaki

Carmen opens tonight! 💃

There's still time to grab a last minute ticket for tonight's show! the audience at our dress rehearsal loved it and we think you will too 🥰

Head to Paisleyopera.org (link in bio) to get yourself a ticket for tonight or next week! 🎟️

We just can't wait to share this amazing show with you! 🎉

#paisleyopera #scottishopera #renfrewshire #paisley #carmen