Past shows Highlights of LA BOHEME: Taste of opera series, Highlights of Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte, The Marriage of Figaro, The Gondoliers, EUGENE ONEGIN by Peter Tchaikovsky
Bringing opera to the people is what Co-Opera is all about.
This South Australian company that performs nationally and internationally has achieved their goal with fresh and entertaining interpretations of timeless opera classics.
What the company also does is take their productions to regional and remote communities. Whether performing under the night sky or in a grand theatre, Co-opera is always received with acclaim and applause.
Along the way this much loved company has nutured the careers of generations of upcoming talent.
c/o 91 Hindley Street Adelaide 5000 Phone: 08 8233 6245 Fax: 08 8233 6222
CO-OPERA SHOWCASES
Co-Opera is presenting 4 Free Showcases around the State to promote it's 2012 performance season, 'Maestro-Chef', which it will present in South Australia next year.
Musical highlights from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte, Acis and Galatea by Handel, The Gondoliers by Gilbert and Sullivan and Kurt Weill's Little Mahagonny will be included in the Showcase.
These showcases are primarily directed at presenters and arts bodies, but anyone is welcome to attend. The dates and venues are as follows:
Friday 7th October at 6.00pm at Mt Surmon Wines, Scarlattis Gallery, Basham Rd, NORTH CLARE
Sunday 9th October at 2.30pm at Rymill Coonawarra Winery (bring chair or picnic blanket), Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra
Friday 21st October at 6.00pm at 919 Wines, 39 Hodges Rd, GLOSSOP
Sunday 23rd October at 2.30pm at the Thomas Edmonds Opera Stuido, Adelaide Showgroun, entry via Rose Tce.
These events are free and drinks & niibbles will be provided. The Showcase will be approximately 1 hour in duration.
For further information and to book your place (for catering purposes) please contact: Sara Lambert, Coordinator, Concerts SA 08 8233 6245 or email cooperacsa@aso.com.au
DENIM 'N' DIAMONDS BIRTHDAY PARTY
Co-Opera is celebrating 20 years of activity in South Australia, Australia, South East Asia and Europe and invites you to a special event on
SATURDAY 3rd JULY 2010 at 7.00pm (doors open 6.30pm)
in THOMAS EDMONDS OPERA STUDIO, ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND
Singing, Dancing, Silent Auction, Party Games
BYO Food and beverages - $25. Fully Catered - $60
BOOKINGS: DEMS Consultants on 8232 1844
Co-Opera's 2010 Program Booklet is now available. Please contact the office to receive your free copy
On Saturday 8th May, Co-Opera honoured one of its patrons, the eminent Thomas Edmonds at a sold out performance of The Magic Flute when the former Wool Hall at the Adelaide Showground was renamed the Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio.
Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts, John Hill MP, on behalf of Premier Mike Rann, officially named the Studio in a most entertaining speech. Thomas Edmonds responded and spoke of his delight that Co-Opera had a rehearsal base at the Adelaide Showground. He entertained the audience with many amusing anecdotes of dodgy rehearsal venues in his long career.
The generosity and great support of the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society was recognised.
Co-Opera performers, staff and friends enjoyed a lunch at the National Wine Centre on Wednesday 21 October where it was announced that the Company was the winner of the Arts and Entertainment category of the SA Business Export Awards. The ceremony, MC'd by Jane Doyle, was attended by the Premier, the Hon Mike Rann, the Deputy Premier, Kevin Foley and the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Michael Harbison. Congratulations to Co-Opera.