Support the Opera

Your passion for opera can make a real difference to the future of the art form in New Zealand - we invite you to become part of the New Zealand Opera family.

  • Friends of the Opera

    Share magical moments with like-minded people.

  • Benefaction

    Your generosity allows us to present world-class opera in NZ.

  • The Supper Club

    An appetizing new way for your business to support the opera.

  • The Opera Guild

    Facilitating major fundraising and fostering support and interest in the opera.

  • Foundation

    A lasting way to support opera's future in NZ.

  • Sponsorship

    NZO welcomes support from corporates at all sponsorship levels.

  • Follow us Online

    Tell us about your experiences at the opera, we'd love to hear from you.

Did you know?

Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.

During all our opera performances an English translation of the libretto is projected on screens above the stage, so you can easily follow the story.

If you are 25 years old or under you can purchase $25 tickets at the venue box office before any performance.

The world's longest opera is Wagner's The Ring Cycle, lasting over 14 hours plus intervals. That's 18 hours at the theatre.

The world's longest applause lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes as a standing ovation. The opera: Otello starring Placido Domingo.

On average, an opera will last between 2 and 3 hours, with one interval in a two act show, and two in a three act show. Operettas and musicals tend to be shorter.

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