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Transforming old jeans into works of art ...

19/03/2010

Elizabeth Whiting, Costume Designer for our upcoming production of The Marriage of Figaro is taking recycling to a whole new level ... she's busy converting hundreds of pairs of 21st century jeans into 18th century period costumes. If you have any old pairs of jeans lying around and fancy them being transformed into public works of art call us on (09) 379 4068 or email hello@nzopera.co.nz, we'd love to take them off your hands.

 

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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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