Description
WELCOME TO BOpS!
Our society provides unmissable opportunities for students to discover the world of opera! We produce two full-scale operas each year: a larger production in the Winston Theatre in term two, and a smaller production (often Gilbert&Sullivan) in term one. This offers our talented members the opportunity to take part in outreach and enrichment activities and engage in a wide range of operatic genres. We also put on an annual "Arias concert" which means that anyone who feels intimidated by performing a whole opera can still perform to a large audience. In addition, we hold socials, masterclasses, workshops, and events throughout the year, and are always looking for makeup artists, costumiers, instrumentalists, directors, artists, or anyone who wants to try something new, which means that there really is something for everyone!
PREVIOUS MAIN SHOWS INCLUDE:
- Britten's A Midsummer Nights Dream (2013)
- Mozart's The Magic Flute (2014)
- Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (2015)
- Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (2016)
- Bernstein's Candide (2017)
- Mozart's Don Giovanni (2018)
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Janáček's The Cunning Little Vixen (2019)
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Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (2020, unstaged due to COVID-19)
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Mozart's The Magic Flute (2021, virtual production)
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Strauss's Die Fledermaus (2022)
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Donizetti's The Elixir of Love (2023)
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Sullivan & Burnand's Cox and Box (2024)
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Smyth's Fête Galante (2024)
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Mozart's Don Giovanni (2025)
PREVIOUS BOpSFest PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (2013)
- Mozart's The Impressario (2013)
- Ravel's L'Enfant et Les Sortileges (2014)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado (2014)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe (2015)
- Handel's Acis & Galatea (2015)
- Dube's A Pared Vow (2016)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers (2016)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore (2017)
- Holst's Savitri & Holst's The Wandering Scholar (2017)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance (2018)
- Glass' Hydrogen Jukebox (2018)
- Bach's Christmas Oratorio (2019)
- Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (2019)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe (2021)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore (2022)
- Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance (2023)
- Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana (2024)
- Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (2025)
PREVIOUS Third Term PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Britten's The Turn of the Screw (2017)
- End of Year Cabaret (2018)
- End of Year Cabaret (2019)
- (2020, cancelled due to COVID-19)
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES:
When we're not performing on stage, we hold a number of smaller events. These include regular arias concerts and recitals which give members other chances to perform, alumni masterclasses, Give it a Go workshops, opera screening socials, trips to opera houses, termly formals and Performing Arts nights out! We are always on the lookout for new members; instrumentalists, singers, conductors, directors, producers or anyone who fancies trying something new - we will welcome you with open arms!
We offer a year-long membership (£8) or a termly membership (£5), both of which can be purchased via the SU by clicking the "join this group" button at the top of this page.
What's On...
!!! Auditions for TB2 show FIDELIO !!!
Auditions for our TB2 show 'Fidelio' by Ludwig van Beethoven are now open! Sign up to audition or to be in our unauditioned (no experience required!) chorus with the link below!
If you're interested in joining our orchestra, the sign-up link is below.
SHOW DATES: 26th - 28th February
Audition dates are:
Wednesday 26th November, 7 - 9pm in the Vic Rooms Auditorium
Thursday 27th, 3 - 5pm in music room 1, SU
Friday 28th, 5 - 7pm in Vic Rooms G.12
Fidelio audition slots spreadsheet: https://tr.ee/JKfEsEb3l7
Fidelio auditions and chorus signup form: https://tr.ee/09wapXyODT
Fidelio orchestra signup: https://tr.ee/s_CflhFp1x
!!! ARIAS CONCERT AUDITIONS !!!
Auditions for our annual arias concert on 24th January, at St Paul's Clifton in collaboration with Symphonia, are out now! Our theme this year is 'Devotion and Despair'!
Audition with a song you would like to sing related to the theme (Bear in mind that this may be changed!). If you would like to audition in a duo/group please fill out the form separately, then sign up for one audition slot!
And the concert will have 2 conductors. If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out the form in the link below!
Audition dates are:
Saturday 22nd November, 6 - 8pm in Stephenson Room SU
Sunday 23rd, 7 - 10pm Anson Rooms SU
ONLINE - EMAIL VICEPRESIDENTBOPS@GMAIL.COM (Deadline 29th November)
Arias concert conductor applications: https://tr.ee/liLa5VLXuY
Arias concert sign up (singers): https://tr.ee/Erxqv06Gws
Arias concert audition slots - Google Sheets: https://tr.ee/K49rCxP3Q5
BOPS EGM 2025
11 December 2025 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Building - 3rd Floor Linkspace
Come along to our EGM in a few weeks to discuss all things committee and prod team roles. This is primarily a meeting in which to discuss any unfulfilled committee roles from the end of last year. But we encourage anyone to come along so you can contribute to our discussion!
Feedback form for Dido and Aeneas
Want to give us feedback? We're here for it! Please let us know what we're doing well (or maybe not so well) in this anonymous feedback form for Dido and Aeneas 2025!
Cast, chorus, Prod Team, STA, Orchestra, and those who came to see our opera are all welcome to share their thoughts in this form!
Link here: https://forms.office.com/e/XLzLcEQ9nH
COMMITTEE 2025/26
President - Ralph Vincent
Vice President - Ella Skipsey
Secretary - Mayuri Swaminathan
Treasurer - Aaron Treadwell
Equalities Officer/Wellbeing Champion - Guohao Shui
Social Secretary- Leah Page
Communications Officer - Angharad (AJ) Jones
Nonportfolio officer - Cecelia (Cece) Koç & Marco Mazzarella
Outreach & Opportunities Officer - Max Ferrer Kemp
For enquiries please contact president.bops@gmail.com
Check out our brand new website! www.bristolunioperasociety.com/
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
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