WNO member events
As a valued WNO Friend or Patron you have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes events.
You have the opportunity to glimpse into rehearsals, chances to meet the WNO team, backstage tours and more. Below are the current events available to book and more will be added through the year so keep checking back.
In order to book member events you will need to provide an exclusive promo code which has been sent via email as part of your membership. Due to limited availability members are eligible for a maximum of two tickets unless otherwise stated on the event listing.
For any queries, or to book for events please contact the Development department via 02920 63 5000 or development@wno.org.uk. Please advise of any access requirements at the time of booking. Rehearsal access is at the discretion of the creative team and can be altered.
Diolch and Thank you membership event
Sunday 6 July – Spiro's Fine Catering and Events, Cardiff.
Our first “Diolch and Thank you” membership event will take place on Sunday 6 July hosted by Spiro’s Fine Catering and Events at their venue, Cornerstone, in central Cardiff. Meet other supporters before heading over to our Associate Artists’ Recital a short walk away at Tabernacl.
Members who book for this event will receive a discount code to purchase tickets for the Recital itself. Please contact the Development Team to book yourself into the event and then use your discount code to book tickets for the Recital separately.
Dress rehearsals
Thursday 11 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Tosca 12pm
Wednesday 13 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Candide 3pm
Dress rehearsals are free to attend for members who have purchased tickets to the production in the same Season.
Tickets for the dress rehearsals will be available to collect from a member of the Development team in the main foyer from 30 minutes prior to the start of the rehearsal. A reminder will be sent out closer to the time, but please contact the Development office should you have any questions.
Stage Orchestra Rehearsals
Monday 8 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Tosca
3pm - 6pm
Tickets: £15
Witness some of our stage rehearsals with orchestra and gain an insight into the level of detail undertaken by both conductor and director in the preparation prior to opening night. This rehearsal will focus on a section of the production rather than a full run through.
Please meet at the north end of the main foyer (Ffwrnais) at Wales Millennium Centre 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time, where you will be met by a member of the Development team.
Patrons' insight
Friday 19 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
10.45am - 1pm
Tickets: £20
Join WNO’s Development team for a Q&A with Blaze of Glory’s director, Caroline Clegg and conductor, James Southall; an insight into the specialist and varied work of our skilled props team and performances from our new Associate Artists.
Member’s coffee mornings
Saturday 27 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
11am - 1pm
Tickets: £15
Join us for tea, coffee and cake and an insight into the unique world of surtitling for an opera company with the Company’s Surtitle Operator, Daniel Aguirre-Evans.
Meet the archivists and librarian
Tuesday 23 September, 25 November – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
10am - 12.30pm
Tickets: £15
Enjoy a morning in the company of WNO's two volunteer archivists - John Richardson and Ian Douglas and the company’s Senior Music Librarian, Georgina Govier. Hear about the work of our archive and music library, while looking around our in-house set up in a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time to ask questions and share knowledge. This is only available for a maximum of four people.
Behind the scenes at Eastmoors stores
Thursday 12 June, 2 - 4pm
Thursday 19 June, 10am - 12pm
Thursday 3 July, 2 - 4pm
Tickets: £20
Be guided around our Eastmoors store, Cardiff by a member of our technical team and be dazzled by an array of our sets, props and costumes up close.
Please note that these tours will be for smaller groups and will include transportation to and from Wales Millennium Centre to our stores. Access to our costumes and props areas are via staircases only, no lift is available.
To book for this event please contact us via development@wno.org.uk or on 02920 63 5000.
For any access requirements or if you have any questions please contact us via development@wno.org.uk or on 029 2063 5000.
