Belfast Operatic get ready for a comeback

Planned celebrations included building of a 1,200 seat theatre in the TEC Belfast for a unique staging of ‘Titanic The Musical’. Unfortunately a number of weeks before opening night, the Covid-19 crisis struck and plans were put on hold, the news of which broke at a celebratory gala ball in the Titanic Building.

The company is delighted to be one of the first visiting companies to the Grand Opera House once it reopens, and like a visit from the Ghost of Christmas past, will stage a revival of its 2013 Musical production of Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’. Having previously performed to sell-out audiences with what was then an Irish premiere, it is only appropriate that they return to live performance with such a classic, uplifting show providing a message of hope and joy suitable for all ages.

‘A Christmas Carol’ is brought to life with music by the legendary and much awarded Disney composer Alan Menken.

Rehearsals for the production continue on Zoom, with members learning the music in the comfort of their living rooms. Alongside this, the members have been spending time developing their stagecraft with masterclasses in acting with Director Wilfie Pyper MBE, and dance by choreographer Timothy Bell.

Belfast Operatic are not only bringing ‘A Christmas Carol’ back to the stage, but looking further to the future, having just secured the rights to bring another Menken title to Belfast, Disney’s ’The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.

In the more immediate future, they are very excited to return to the Ulster Hall for their much loved annual Night of Christmas music and song in December 2021, with special guests, 1st Old Boys Band.

Belfast Operatic will take to the stage of the Grand Opera House from November 16-20,.Tickets are on sale now from goh.co.uk or call the box office on 028 9024 1919.