The Experience of a Lifetime
We make opera available, attractive and accessible for all. We do this by creating exciting opportunities for you to experience opera as participants, performers and audience members.
We engage people of all ages
We encourage people of all abilities
We unite people through opera
Watch the world premiere of The Soldier’s Return online on Remembrance Sunday. The film will be available to watch here on Sunday 8 November 2020, immediately after observing the 2 minute silence at 11am GMT. It will be available to watch online until 30 November. Running time is approx. 40 minutes.The Soldier's Return is free to watch but donations to support Opera Sunderland's work are very welcome. Learn more
"It was life enhancing – the best thing I’ve done all year."
Pauline, Sunderland
"A complete privilege. Being part of a totally original piece of work, being coached, mentored, cajoled, encouraged by a massive team of high quality professionals is such a thrill."
Sandra, Sunderland
Opera creates exhilarating experiences through its perfect fusion of music, singing, acting, staging and design.
Opera is storytelling through music. It is the stuff of life; love, death, loss, passion, joy, anger.
What audiences experience is only the tip of an iceberg; the culmination of months of rehearsals, training, preparation, dedication, professionalism and creativity from all involved.