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Trial by Jury & Arias for the Defence
A double featureA double feature of Gilbert & Sullivan’s hilarious one-act opera and a one-act comedy concert by CCOAct 1: Arias for the Defence
Four operatic lawyers meet to discuss the hazards of defending the criminal underworld of the opera canon. From Figaro’s latest scheme to Tosca’s taste for blood, each lawyer has a catalogue of troublesome clients — and more than a few grievances of their own. As professional composure begins to unravel, one question remains… how do lawyers sleep at night?
Act 2: Trial by Jury
A broken engagement, a furious bride, a bewildered defendant and a jury with some very unconventional ideas about justice: Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury turns the English courtroom into a riotous comedy of love and law. Expect romance, revenge, ridiculous legal arguments and plenty of musical mischief. Cardiff Cotswold opera is delighted to partner with the Thames head singers for this fabulous production.
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Act 1: Arias for the Defence
Four operatic lawyers meet to discuss the hazards of defending the criminal underworld of the opera canon. From Figaro’s latest scheme to Tosca’s taste for blood, each lawyer has a catalogue of troublesome clients — and more than a few grievances of their own. As professional composure begins to unravel, one question remains… how do lawyers sleep at night?
Act 2: Trial by Jury
A broken engagement, a furious bride, a bewildered defendant and a jury with some very unconventional ideas about justice: Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury turns the English courtroom into a riotous comedy of love and law. Expect romance, revenge, ridiculous legal arguments and plenty of musical mischief. Cardiff Cotswold opera is delighted to partner with the Thames head singers for this fabulous production.
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Have a look at some of our past productions
Tosca
Raising funds for Diabetes UK, a cast and creative team of remarkable young artists come together FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY to present one of the most beloved cornerstones of the operatic repertoire.
Murder at the Opera
The stage is set. The singers are ready. The audience is in their seats. There's just one tiny problem... The Diva's been murdered!
Rossini - Petite Messe Solennelle
Rossini described this mass as a 'sin of his old age' and it is certainly a mass like no other!
La Bohème
In this poignant reimagining, Cardiff Cotswold Opera sets Puccini's timeless tale in the post-war world of 1919 Paris — a city reeling from conflict and on the cusp of a devastating pandemic. Against this backdrop of fragile hope and looming tragedy, La Bohème becomes more than a love story: it's a reflection on resilience, sacrifice, and the fleeting beauty of lifeVenue: Bath, Stroud, Nailsworth
Date: June 2025
Murder at the Opera
The stage is set. The singers are ready. The audience is in their seats. There's just one tiny problem... The Diva's been murdered!
Mansfield Park
Jonathan Dove and Alisdair Middleton's stunning operatic adaptation of Jane Austen's well-loved tale of love and social conventionVenue: The Mission Theatre, Bath
Date: October 2024
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
A bustling 1920s hotel. What better place for Figaro to hatch his schemes and play his games amid the heartfelt, innocent love story of his two best friends?Venue: The Mission Theatre, Bath
Date: July 2024
La Bohème
Love, life, and loss through the streets of Paris, 1919. Our production combines the beauty of Puccini with the context of a world post war seeing the onset of one of the worst pandemics in historyVenue: The Mission Theatre, Bath
Date: December 2023
Die Zauberflöte
Set in the halls of a grand old university we explore the politics and archaic nature of Mozart's well-loved classic, pitting the corruption of the corporate world against the hallowed halls of studyVenue: The Mission Theatre, Bath
Date: February 2023
Così Fan Tutte
Think Friends meets Mozart. A bawdy comedy set in the apartment of two young women going through the trials of young love and making the audience wonder... do these 6 people in their 20s ever go to work?Venue: Caerphilly, Bath, Stroud
Date: July 2022
Le Nozze di Figaro
Venue: Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford
Date: Aug-Sept 2021
