Founded back in 1968, what was originally Edinburgh University Opera Club formed under the guidance of University professors and lecturers. Its aim was much as it is now, to perform high standard opera. The first performance was a UK premiere of Monteverdi’s opera L’Orfeo. In the last 37 years, the society has undergone much change. For some time now the society has been run by students alone with great success. Also, the society has changed its name throughout the years finally ending up with its present name: Edinburgh Studio Opera …

Handel’s ‘Semele’ tell the classic morality tale of what happens when mortals try to allign themselves with the gods – a disaster every time!
In this case, Semele is in love with Jupiter, and seeks his help rather than accepting the mortal marriage arranged for her by her father. Jupiter whisks her away to a life of endless pleasure in Arcadia, but she increasingly wants more: immortality.
ESO’s talented cast will perform a modern adaptation of the opera which brings the plot into the modern world with references to the social climbing, …

Unfortunately, we are not holding any auditions at the moment. If you would like to be kept up to date with any information regarding upcoming auditions, please email secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com and they will be in touch when we next hold auditions.
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We are very excited to announce that you can now book your tickets for ESOs 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Heroes, Heroines & Villains’!
Please visit http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/musicals-operas/heroes-heroines-and-villains to book your tickets.
“Following sell-out shows, ESO returns with a daring performance of opera’s best-loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this year’s dramatic portrayal of the good, the bad, and the ugly. ‘ESO hold that rare ability to make every performance seem personal and more accessible … the wonder of ESO is the poised and professional performance they never fail to …

Edinburgh Studio Opera invites you to audition for their 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Heroes, Heroines and Villains’
‘ESO return to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out runs in 2007 and 2009 with a daring performance of opera’s best loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this year’s dramatic portrayal of the good, the bad and the ugly.’ 
 This will be an hour long show at St. Andrew’s and St. George’s West (George St.). The dates and times of the show are:
Wednesday 10th August, 12:30 – 13:30
Thursday 11th August, 12:30 …

The Okavango Macbeth returns to Edinburgh in April 2011 and Edinburgh Studio Opera perform as chorus
**The Okavango Macbeth**
Libretto by Alexander McCall Smith
Music by Tom Cunningham
Directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen

Chorus Includes:

Colleen Nicoll
Laura Reading
Claire Saunders
Marina Abel-Smith
Iona Seligman
Caroline Hickley
Rachel Timney
Debbie Miller
Ian McBain
Finlay MacAulay
Matthew Gibbons
Jimi Mitchell
Tom Paton

The Macbeth story as played out in a troop of baboons in Botswana? This fanciful idea inspired the writer Alexander McCall Smith and the composer Tom Cunningham to come up with their first opera, The Okavango Macbeth. Set in the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, the opera deals …

Edinburgh Studio Opera’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show 2011
CALLING ALL Directors, Musical Directors, Stage and Costume Managers,
‘ESO return to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out runs in 2007 and 2009 with a daring performance of opera’s best loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this year’s dramatic portrayal of the good, the bad and the ugly.’
This will be an hour long show at St. Andrew’s and St. George’s West (George St.). The opera scenes can be discussed and selected by the production team under the heading of Heroes, …

The Rake’s Progress
Edinburgh Studio Opera perform Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress in 2011 as their main season production.
Friday 25th February
Saturday 26th February
Sunday 27th February
Monday 28th February
Tuesday 1st March
St Cecilia’s Hall, Cowgate. 7.30pm.
BOOK NOW
Email tickets@edinburghstudioopera.com or call 07543596155 to reserve tickets.
Production Team
Director: Michael Richardson
Musical Director: Neil Metcalfe
Assistant Musical Director: Nick Fletcher
Producers: Heather Chalmers, Sarah Haddath and Rachel Timney
Publicity Designer: Jimi Mitchell
Principal Cast
Tom Rakewell: Joseph Doody/ Francis Powlesland
Ann Trulove: Julie Moote/ Jessica Leary
Nick Shadow: Jon Stainsby/ Jerome Knox
Baba the Turk: Laura Reading
Sellem: Ian Mcbain
Keeper of the Madhouse: Paul Grant
Mother Goose: Debbie Miller
Ensemble
Anna Churchill
Lusanda …

St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street.

Thursday 19th August: 4.30pm
Friday 20th August: 4.30pm
Monday 23rd August: 4.30pm
Wednesday 25th August: 2.30pm
Thursday 26th August: 4.30pm

13th May 2010
St. Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh