This autumn, join us for an exceptional double bill that brings together two very different operatic experiences in one unforgettable evening.

The programme opens with Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni, the iconic masterpiece of Italian verismo. Overflowing with passion, jealousy and heartbreak, Mascagni's powerful one-act opera remains one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged works in the operatic repertoire.

Following the interval, we're proud to present the World Premiere of The King's New Clothes by Ian Gledhill. Inspired by the classic tale, this witty new opera offers a sharp, entertaining and thoroughly modern take on vanity, deception and the power of speaking the truth. Rich in humour, memorable characters and fresh music, it provides the perfect complement to Mascagni's timeless classic.

From intense tragedy to sparkling satire, this unique double bill celebrates both the enduring power of opera's great masterpieces and the excitement of discovering a brand-new work for the very first time.

Tickets go on sale on 10 August.
Book through our Box Office or online and be among the first to experience the world premiere of The King's New Clothes alongside one of opera's greatest one-act classics.

Experience an evening of operatic drama and melody as we present two great masterpieces in a compelling double bill. First prepare to solve the riddles of Puccini’s Turandot, or face the consequences! Then be transported to the streets of Seville and the passion and colour of Bizet’s Carmen. Both pieces are in reduced form and performed in a semi‑staged format that brings the music vividly to life. This show will take you on a journey through some of opera’s most enduring moments.

• 6th June at 7:30pm - Steyning Centre, Steyning
• 7th June at 3:30pm - Danny House, Hurstpierpoint
• 13th June at 7:30pm - Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint

Tickets available now!

New year, new plans? How about for romance? For seeing more culture? For supporting local arts? Bringing friends together on a night out? This could be the perfect place for you to do just that! Book your ticket, mark your calendar and get ready for a Serenade to Love!

• 13 February 2026 at 7:30pm - Chapel Royal, Brighton
• 14 February 2026 at 6:00pm - Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint

Tickets available 1st November!

We are delighted to announce our Christmas concert, Angels in the Snow.

This Christmas we will be performing at beautiful Danny House, a Grade 1, Elizabethan mansion nestled under the South Downs. It is going to be the perfect backdrop for our Christmas program so please come along and share it with us.

• 14 December 2025 at 7:15pm - Danny House, Hurstpierpoint

Tickets available 1st November!

We are delighted to announce our next concert, Shakespeare at the Opera.

• 25 October 2025 at 3:00pm - Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint

Tickets will be available from 1st September

We are excited to announce that online booking for our next production, Verdi's King for a Day (Un Giorno di Regno) is now open.

Please use the Tickets menu option to make your booking.

Telephone booking will be open from 7th April.

We are delighted to announce our next production, Verdi's King for a Day.

• 17 May 2025 at 7:30pm - King Edward's Hall, Lindfield
• 18 May 2025 at 6:00pm - Civic Centre, Uckfield
• 24 May 2025 at 7:30pm - The Steyning Centre, Steyning
• 25 May 2025 at 6:00pm - Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint

Tickets will be on sale soon!