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Morning Melodies - 'A Rose By Any Other Name' - N.I. Opera

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 4d

Last few tickets remain for our next Morning Melodies event in the Studio at the Grand Opera House on 5 Nov.
Join us for an hour of gorgeous music on a theme of roses, performed by mezzo Jenny Bourke with violinist Hayley Howe & pianist Frasier Hickland.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...

'Morning Melodies' returns to the Grand Opera House Belfast in November - book now for an hour long concert on a theme of roses.

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Cara Van Parke / Stiofán Ó Donnáin Dálzéil 🇵🇸 @donnans.bsky.social · 21d

Possibly one of the best productions I have ever seen. Congratulations to NI Opera in a fantastic show. The costumes, lighting, choreo, the vocal talent - all sublime.

This image captures the stage of a theater during a performance, likely a musical. The stage is brightly lit, and a large sign in the background displays the word "FOLLIES" in white capital letters.
On the stage, there are many performers in various costumes, some standing and some bowing, suggesting the end of a show. The audience is visible in the foreground, with the backs of their heads silhouetted against the light from the stage. The photo appears to have been taken from a balcony or an upper-level seat, providing a wide view of the entire stage and some of the audience. The theater itself has ornate, classic architecture, with gilded details on the balconies and proscenium arch.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you so much for coming to see it!

Thinking of the days | The Irish World

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 23d

Great feature article out today in The Irish World with
our marvellous Sally, Anna-Jane Casey @ajcasey.bsky.social . Find out all about her role, the show and what to expect if you are coming to see one of the final three performances at the Grand Opera House.
www.theirishworld.com/thinking-of-...

www.theirishworld.com

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 24d

'Northern Ireland Opera's Sondheim show delivers dazzling spectacle and musical virtuosity' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Irish Times
Review in the paper today or for subscribers via the link below. Last few tickets remaining for Friday and Saturday's final shows in this run.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/stag...

Follies review: Northern Ireland Opera’s Sondheim show delivers dazzling spectacle and musical virtuosity

At the Grand Opera House in Belfast, Lesley Garrett and Jacqueline Dankworth star in Cameron Menzies’ adept production

www.irishtimes.com

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Michael Quinn @quinnfreelance.bsky.social · 24d

Sondheim's Follies surely inspired Kander & Ebb's "Razzle dazzle 'em and you've got a romance" on the strength of @niopera.bsky.social's whip-crack smart staging @ Grand Opera House Belfast. Three performances left: www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/fol... @sondheimiteuk.bsky.social @thesondheimhub.bsky.social

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 25d

We're back on stage tonight at The Grand Opera House with our second 'Follies' performance - fantastic reviews from press and audiences are rolling in!
Not many tickets left and only four more shows in the run - don't miss out! Full show details here:
niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

www.thereviewshub.com/follies-gran...

Follies - Grand Opera House, Belfast - The Reviews Hub

Book: James Goldman Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Director: Cameron Menzies As the Grand Opera House’s lights fall, several shimmering showgirls take up their positions, stage left and stage right,...

www.thereviewshub.com

alaninbelfast.blogspot.com/2025/09/foll...

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

Follies – a night of nostalgia, reflection, great music and brilliant performances (NI Opera at Grand Opera House until Saturday 20 September)

An irregular set of posts, weaving an intricate pattern around culture and technology. Alan ... in Belfast, Northern Ireland

alaninbelfast.blogspot.com

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

Musical Theatre Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
musicaltheatrereview.com/follies-gran...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

Standing ovation for the Northern Ireland premier of “Follies.”

My excitement had been building all day to go and see this show. As a fan of the more popular musicals written by Stephen Sondheim, I have to admit I went into the theatre blind on the storyline of “F...

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Follies review at the Grand Opera House: crowd-pleasing

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

The Stage ⭐⭐⭐⭐

www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/foll...

Read our review of Follies at Belfast's Grand Opera House: Sondheim and Goldman's Broadway spectacular combines flash and pathos

www.thestage.co.uk

Follies review — nostalgic showgirls given the operatic treatment

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26d

Great reviews coming in for our new production of 'Follies'
Don't miss your chance to see this production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast - only four more performances.

The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...

Northern Ireland Opera’s suave Stephen Sondheim revival has plenty of faded glamour (not to mention a Lesley Garrett cameo) and even its flaws have a fascination all of their own

www.thetimes.com

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 8

Opening this Saturday 13th September! Have you booked yet? Best availability Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September: don't miss this major new production of Sondheim and Goldman's legendary musical at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 7

If you missed 'The Ticket' on Friday, listen back from 38:20 to hear our 'Phyllis' Annette McLaughlin and 'Buddy' Mark Dugdale talking about the show to presenter Nuala McKeever.
Book your 🎟 at the Grand Opera House, Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Ticket - Dara Dubh, Follies, Adam Laughlin, Zara Meadows and Brian Henry Martin - BBC Sounds

From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston has just the ticket.

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tune in to The Ticket at BBC Radio Ulster tonight from 6.05pm (or listen on catch-up) to hear two of our 'Follies' stars, Annette McLaughlin (Phyllis) and Mark Dugdale (Buddy) talking to presenter Nuala McKeever about the show - booking at the Grand Opera House now!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Northern Ireland Opera brings Sondheim’s Follies to Belfast this month: a preview – Seen and Heard International

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you Seen and Heard International for this excellent 'Follies' preview feature with Cameron Menzies (Director), Anna-Jane Casey (Sally) and Greg Arrowsmith (Musical Director).
Book your tickets at the Grand Opera House. Show runs 13-20 September.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/nort...

seenandheard-international.com

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tonight! Some tickets still available.

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Thurs 4th Sept we'll be at Room2 Hotel on Queen St, Belfast 6.30-8pm for fascinating conversation and live music with #Sondheim experts @richardschoch.bsky.social
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...

In Conversation: 'Follies' and Sondheim - N.I. Opera

Music at the Belfast Maritime Festival - N.I. Opera

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 3

This weekend we're very happy to be performing a free pop-up event at the SoundYard as part of the brilliant Belfast Maritime Festival - come and see vocalist Laura Shaw on Saturday from 1.30pm and soprano Mary McCabe perform on Sunday from 11am.
Details here:
niopera.com/performances...

Free performances at the Belfast Maritime Festival on 6th and 7th September by vocalist Laura Shaw, soprano Mary McCabe, pianist Ryan Greer.

In Conversation: 'Follies' and Sondheim - N.I. Opera

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Thurs 4th Sept we'll be at Room2 Hotel on Queen St, Belfast 6.30-8pm for fascinating conversation and live music with #Sondheim experts @richardschoch.bsky.social
and Stuart Pedlar, our superb 'Sally' Anna-Jane Casey and #Follies Director Cameron Menzies.
niopera.com/performances...

seenandheard-international.com

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Richard Schoch @richardschoch.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thrilled to be discussing Sondheim in Belfast this week with Cameron Menzies, director of @niopera.bsky.social new production of ‘Follies’. Come join us! 👇 #sondheim #belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you to Robert Beattie at Seen and Heard International for reviewing our Competition Finale at The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice a week or so ago and congratulations to our four finalists.
seenandheard-international.com/2025/09/four...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Sep 1

Listen back from 1:05:30 for a great feature on 'Follies': with interviews and a preview of 'I'm Still Here' by our 'Carlotta'
Jacqueline Dankworth, Director Cameron Menzies and soprano Petra Wells our Young Heidi. Thank you John Toal and BBC Radio Ulster!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Classical Connections with John Toal - NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society - BBC Sounds

John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.

BBC Radio Ulster - Classical Connections with John Toal, NI Opera and St Agnes' Choral Society

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Aug 31

Tonight from 7pm!

Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · Aug 30

Tune in to Classical Connections tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm: @johnnytoal interviews Jacqueline Dankworth about her role as Carlotta in our upcoming #Follies at the Grand Opera House, Belfast in September - with some clips from rehearsals too!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.