Paisley Opera

After 4 packed shows (3 sellouts!) that's us over and out for another production 🫡

Carmen has been such a joy of a show to put together and perform, and we're so proud of the incredible reception it's received from audiences ❤️

If you came along to any of the performances including the dress rehearsal, we'd love to hear what you thought of the show! 📢

So many people have come together and given their skills to make this show happen, firstly the amazing Chorus of Paisley Opera who have given so much of their time, energy and enthusiasm to Carmen for over a year, which is really no mean feat, and to our incredible cast and Professional Chorus Leaders:

Rosie Lavery as Carmen
Xavier Hetherington as Joseph Reid
Ross Cu***ng as Escamillo
Catriona Clark as Mhairi
Rachael Swainson as Frances
Heather Ireson as Maggie
Matthew Kimble as Rob
Douglas Nairne as Danny
Martin Higgins as Jamie
Jonathan Forbes Kennedy as Malachi
And Pro Chorus Leaders Paul Anwyl, Penelope Cousland, Cailean Swainson and Audrey Tsang

We've got to say a huge thank you to Scottish Opera and right2dance for their continued partnership which both elevate our shows so much in their own way, to the Tannahill Centre for all of their support Two Towns Down Brewing for providing a great pre-show bar.

Then there is everyone behind the scenes who gives so much of their time to really make Carmen so special for us all:

Our wonderful Director and Co-founder, Simon Hannigan , co-founder Anne Hannigan, our fabulous conductor Alistair Digges, Designer Kirstin Rodger, Assistant Designer Chantal Jarem, Lighting Designer Leo Wittwer, Fight and Intimacy Director Carlotta De Gregori, Stage Manager Katie Edmunson, Assistant Stage Manager Emma Robb, Assistant Director/Production Coordinator Liz Birrenbach, Admin Assistant/Production Coordinator Luke Duncan, Prop Maker Kay Johanna, Rehearsal Accompanist Andrew Brown, Children's Chorus Coordinator Emma Walton, Marketing and Promotional Design Lead Eilidh Riddell and all of our volunteer stewards, helpers and drivers.

And thank you to Sartorial Pictures for all of the stunning photos you've taken, including these ones! 📷

Cheesin' for a reason - Carmen opens tomorrow! 🤩

Can we appreciate the costume and set design that takes you right back to a booming and bustling 1960s Paisley, created by our amazing designer Kirstin Rodger 💃 And, of course, with a nod to our favourite St Mirren FC
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🎟️ There are still a handful of tickets left for opening night - hopefully we'll see you there! Head to Paisleyopera.org 🎟️

📷 Sartorial Pictures

Carmen's on the radio! 📻🎶

Today we've had the pleasure of being featured on not one but TWO radio shows!

Rosie Lavery playing Carmen and director Simon Hannigan were on BBC Radio Scotland The Arts Mix ⤵️

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w83t?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

And some of our community chorus members graced Paisley Heritage SCIO radio! ⤵️

https://m.soundcloud.com/07723153424/carmen-steve-hat-and-guests?ref=whatsapp-image&p=a&c=0&si=02d10a7720fa4e6e862fdeb76c60f1f6&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=message&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Just three days til we open, so make sure you grab yourself a ticket for Carmen at paisleyopera.org 🥰

The Tannahill Centre
16th, 19th, 21st May 7.15pm
24th 3pm (sold out)

📷 Sartorial Pictures

Tickets for next Sunday's matinee show of Carmen are officially sold out!! 😍 Grab yourself a ticket for another night while you can, starting on Saturday! 💃

Here we are enjoying our Sitzprobe (first rehearsal with the Orchestra of Scottish Opera!)

🎟️ Tickets: paisleyopera.org 🎟️

There's only 5 days to go until Paisley Opera's Carmen begins! And if you fancy a cheeky drink during the show, we've got you covered 😉

Two Towns Down Brewing is bringing the good stuff for you to enjoy while the Orchestra of Scottish Opera and over 60 singers take to the stage!🍺

While you might be sitting down to watch one of the most famous opera's ever written, we always do things a bit differently! Our story is set in Ferguslie Mills in the 1960s and has also been translated into our own Paisley Scots version - there are some real crackers of lines we hope you hear! 🤣

Our final matinee performance is very nearly sold out, but there are still tickets for the other 3 nights, so grab one while you can at:

🎟️ PaisleyOpera.org 🎟️

💃 Paisley Opera's Carmen by Georges Bizet 💃
At the Tannahill Centre (free shuttle bus service from Paisley Gilmour Street)
16th, 19th, 21st May 7.15pm
24th May 3pm
Tickets from £5 to £25

🎟️ PaisleyOpera.org 🎟️

Less than a week to go until Paisley Opera's Carmen is yours to see! 💃

We're loving this 1960s spin on the original, with Carmen working in the Ferguslie Mill 🧵🪡

We're also buzzing to be collaborating again with the amazing Orchestra of Scottish Opera and right2dance for the 3rd production in a row! 🎻

We'll also be performing in our very own "Paisley" Scots version of the opera instead of the original French 🥖

If you think you don't know opera - you'll definitely know lots of the music in this one! It's the perfect show for your first trip to the opera! 🎶

You can still grab a ticket at PaisleyOpera.org

Performances at the Tannahill Centre, Paisley
16th, 19th, 21st May 7.15pm
24th May 3pm

📷 Sartorial Pictures

Fancy a wee night out? 🎷

We're so honoured to have the Kirkintilloch Brass Band playing a concert to help us fundraise towards our Carmen production! 💞

The band will be there in all their glory alongside the shining voices of Carole Irvine and Bobby Irvine, all under the baton of Martin Ramsay 😊

Join us on the 15th of February 6pm at the Salvation Army on Mill Street and let your hair down to some great tunes! If you'd like tickets just call or send a text to our concert manager on 07725368795 ✨

We can't wait! See you there! 🎶