Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo
Xavier Hetherington tenor
The Wild Arts Ensemble
Eleanor Corr leader
Orlando Jopling conductor
SUMMER 2026 OPERA TOUR
Mozart's opera of comic intrigue, secret lovers and clever disguises is a whirlwind of joyous music and sparkling theatrical mischief and the perfect summer treat.
May - August 2026
A semi-staged evening of music from opera and classic musicals woven into a narrative, with four exceptional singers and a world-class string quintet.
Directed by Guido Martin-Brandis and featuring The Flower Duet from Lakmé by Delibes, Overture to William Tell by Rossini, the Jewel Song from Gounod's Faust, Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better from Annie Get your Gun, On the Street Where You Live from My Fair Lady and many more.
December 2026
Semi-staged by director Tom Morris (War Horse), with singers performing from memory, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of period instruments. Tour will include return performances at Layer Marney Tower, Smith Square Hall, and more. Full dates to be announced in June.
Updated Artistic Plan for 2027 and 2028 to be announced later in 2026
We offer chamber performances and recitals year-round, as well as a reduced version of our Opera Evening programme.
Join 40+ UK and European venues in hosting Wild Arts next summer. 20 performances of our flagship opera and 25 performances of our unique Opera Evening, with a new programme created each year.
Wild Arts, charity no. 1158366
South Green Farmhouse, Fingringhoe, Colchester, CO5 7DP, United Kingdom
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Wild Arts is an Advanced Certificate Theatre Green Book company.
Uncredited images by Lucy J Toms.