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Auckland Friends of the Opera
MACBETH FRIENDS' NIGHT: Auckland
Join the Friends of the Opera for a backstage tour of Macbeth and meet the cast after the performance.
| WHEN: | Tuesday 21 September |
| WHERE: | Friends' Table, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE |
| TIME: | following the 6.30pm performance |
| TICKETS: | $35 Friends, $40 others |
| ENQUIRIES: | Julie Bird, ph (09) 379 4068 |
Wellington Friends of the Opera
MACBETH FRIENDS' NIGHT: Wellington
Join the Friends of the Opera for a backstage tour of Macbeth and meet the cast after the performance.
| WHEN: | Tuesday 12 October |
| WHERE: | Friends’ table, St James Theatre foyer |
| TIME: | following the 6pm performance |
| TICKETS: | $35 Friends, $40 others |
| ENQUIRIES: | Rosalie Thurston, ph (04) 479 7623 or Jenny McKinnon, ph (04) 472 6832 |
Wellington Friends of the Opera
Friends' Christmas Cocktail Party
Join the Friends of the Opera for their Christmas celebrations, with star guest Anna Leese.
| WHEN: | Wednesday 15 December |
| WHERE: | Australian High Commission, 72-76 Hobson St, Thorndon |
| TIME: | 6pm - 8pm |
| TICKETS: | $50 Friends, $55 others |
| ENQUIRIES: | Rosalie Thurston, ph (04) 479 7623 or Jenny McKinnon, ph (04) 472 6832 |
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Did you know?
An English translation of the opera is projected on surtitles above the stage during our performances.
Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.
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.
NZO has launched an Opera Social Club - no joining fees, no club membership, everyone is welcome.
