Opera at the Movies
Due to a change in circumstances, we have changed the date and venue of this event, correct details are below (please note the event will no longer be taking place on 20th September at The Cavendish Hotel)
Opera at the Movies will now take place on Saturday 7th March 2026 at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, 7pm to 11pm.
Tickets : £80 per person / Tables of 10 available at £800
Many celebrated filmmakers feature opera in their movies knowing that this will add an extra dramatic and emotional dimension to key scenes. Opera brings a depth and richness to the cinematic experience like no other music.
Opera at the Movies is a programme of passion, drama and humour with arias and ensembles from the great works of Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Bizet, Puccini, Offenbach, Gilbert & Sullivan and more. Sit back and listen to a programme of superb opera as seen at the movies including Pretty Woman, A Room with a View, Shawshank Redemption, Mission Impossible, Gallipoli, The Father, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Quartet, Atonement, The Godfather, Amadeus, Mrs Doubtfire, Mr Bean’s Holiday and more…
This joyous evening of song will begin with a welcome drink reception, followed by a two course meal, served whilst you enjoy this immersive performance.
London Festival Opera
London Festival Opera has a considerable reputation and features distinguished singers from the Royal Opera, English National Opera and Glyndebourne with outstanding young artists.
A programme of passion, drama, humour, superb singing, and audience interaction combine to make this a performance not to be missed. A thrilling evening for all opera lovers and newcomers alike!
London Festival Opera has appeared in theatres, country houses and concert halls throughout the UK and Europe and as far afield as Mumbai, Harare, Barbados and Hong Kong. Engagements have included a private performance in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, charity performances in the presence of HM The King when Prince of Wales, HRH The Princess Royal, the Presidents of France and Malta, the Ambassador at the British Embassy in Paris, for the Prime Minister at Downing Street and Chequers, and as a guest company at La Fenice opera house in Venice.
The company has appeared in many theatres in the UK including Windsor Theatre Royal, The Richmond Theatre, Malvern Theatre, Jersey Opera House, New Theatre Oxford, Buxton Opera House, Grand Theatre Blackpool and Gala Theatre Durham. London Festival Opera has presented ‘Opera Magic’ in schools and theatres to thousands of children and is committed to introducing the next generation to the magical world of opera.
Get your tickets
Tickets are priced at £80 per person which includes welcome drink, a two-course meal and entertainment.
To book, please fill out the form below or contact sarah.marsh@stwhospice.org
Opera at the movies is kindly sponsored by
