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Two groups of people - dressed in black and white are on a large stage. With a large velvet curtain behind them. One half is wearing wedding dresses - whilst the other is wearing sombre suits. In the middle, is a large table, with an array of wedding cakes and candles.
17 April 26

Bleak Fabulous & Welsh National Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru

16 April 26

Announcing Principal Support from the Colwinston Charitable Trust

Co-General Directors Adele and Sarah leaping
15 April 26

Our 26/27 Season: A Bold New Era at 80

09 April 26

A Guide to The Flying Dutchman

Multiple images of industrial scenes and sights.
31 March 26

Coal and Community: Blaze of Glory! and 20th‑Century Wales

12 February 26

Five Questions in Five Minutes with Justina Gringytė

23 January 26

The Cost of Love: St Dwynwen and The Flying Dutchman

A Christmas rose and Christmas tree twigs rest on top of a music score.
04 December 25

Five Great Christmas Gifts for Music and Theatre Lovers

Commendatore, statue, holds Don Giovanni's hand in pain
31 October 25

Opera’s Spookiest Characters

A close-up image of Candide, Cunégonde, the Narrator | Pangloss, Paquette and Maximilian standing in formation. The Narrator | Pangloss stands front and centre, and everyone smiles at the audience.
17 October 25

Denim meets Corsets: Candide’s Costumes

The Old Woman, Cunégonde, Candide and the Captain stand together centre stage, singing. The Old Woman holds up her arm in a gesture of determination. Behind, the WNO Chorus appear to stand upon animated boats, singing and waving handkerchiefs to the audience.
15 October 25

Theatre and Technology

13 October 25

Passion and Despair: Arias in Tosca