Opera at Western

Die Fledermaus at Western Music, November 2024 Opera at Western's Die Fledermaus production, November 2024

Music Director

Simone Luti


Donations

To make an optional donation in support of Western’s Opera program, please visit our Giving webpage.

Carole Metron
cmetron3@uwo.ca 
519-661-2111 ext. 85695

2025-26 Opera Season

Join us for a spectacular Opera at Western season! All tickets are now on sale.

November 20–23, 2025

Mozart's Così fan tutte | Paul Davenport Theatre
This timeless masterpiece, filled with humor, romance, and delightful twists, will captivate audiences of all ages. Witness the extraordinary vocal and acting prowess of our young performers as they navigate the complexities of love and fidelity, set to Mozart's exquisite score.

Music and dialogue in Italian.

Thursday, November 20 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Friday, November 21 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Saturday, November 22 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS
Sunday, November 23 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS

General admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door (if available)
Students* (with valid ID) and Seniors (55+): $30 in advance, $35 at the door (if available)

Phone purchase/inquiries: We recommend buying tickets online for immediate purchase, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. To order by phone or for ticketing assistance, please call the Ticket Office (519) 661-4077 during standard business hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday–Friday. Please leave a voicemail if a representative is not available and allow up to two business days for a callback during high volume times (September & October).

NEW! *Current Don Wright Faculty of Music students (enrolled effective Sept. 2025) are eligible for an additional 50% discount and may purchase one ticket for $15 using a unique, one-time-use discount code, courtesy of the Dean's Office. To learn more about eligibility, verification and to request your discount code, complete this online form. Limited quantity of discount codes available. While supplies last. Eligible Western Music students in undergraduate and graduate programs must provide student number and UWO email address for verification purposes.

January 31, 2026

Opera Gala with Early Music Studio | von Kuster Hall
Students from Western's opera program will perform baroque opera excerpts with the Early Music Studio. (free admission, no tickets required)

March 5–8, 2026

Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Paul Davenport Theatre
This darkly comedic tale of love, revenge, and intrigue will captivate you with its haunting melodies and gripping storyline. Set in the gritty streets of Victorian London, follow the vengeful barber Sweeney Todd and his partner-in-crime, Mrs. Lovett, as they embark on a chilling quest for justice.

Music and dialogue in English.

Thursday, March 5 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Friday, March 6 | 7:30 pm | GET TICKETS
Saturday, March 7 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS
Sunday, March 8 | 2 pm | GET TICKETS

General admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door (if available)
Students* (with valid ID) and Seniors (55+): $30 in advance, $35 at the door (if available)

Phone purchase/inquiries: We recommend buying tickets online for immediate purchase, available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. To order by phone or for ticketing assistance, please call the Ticket Office (519) 661-4077 during standard business hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday–Friday. Please leave a voicemail if a representative is not available and allow up to two business days for a callback during high volume times (September & October).

NEW! *Current Don Wright Faculty of Music students (enrolled effective Sept. 2025) are eligible for an additional 50% discount and may purchase one ticket for $15 using a unique, one-time-use discount code, courtesy of the Dean's Office. To learn more about eligibility, verification and to request your discount code, complete this online form. Limited quantity of discount codes available. While supplies last. Eligible Western Music students in undergraduate and graduate programs must provide student number and UWO email address for verification purposes.

Visitor Information

For tips on transit, parking, guest expectations, accessibility and more please visit our Audience Information page.

Audition Information

For current and incoming students... looking for audition information? Visit the Opera at Western audition page for complete details once confirmed or contact mpsdept@uwo.ca for more details.

 


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Past Productions 

  • Student on stage holding a fluteDie Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)
    March 2025

    Program (PDF)
    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Jennifer Tarver

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  • Cast of Die Fledermaus on stageDie Fledermaus (The Bat)
    November 2024

    Program (PDF)
    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

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  • Albert Herring, 2024 Albert Herring
    March 2024

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Robert McQueen

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  • La Cenerentola La Cenerentola
    November 2023

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

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  • Falstaff_200x113.jpg Falstaff
    March 2023

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Timothy Nelson

     

    Hansel and Gretel poster Hansel and Gretel
    November 2022

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    L'elisir d'Amore Poster L'elisir d'amore
    March 2022

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Anna Theodosakis

     

    alcina-poster-200x113.jpg Alcina
    November 2021

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Allison Grant

     

    Puccini Double-Bill Poster Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
    March 2021

    Watch  Suor Angelica March 13, 2021 Performance  (YouTube)
    Watch  Suor Angelica March 14, 2021 Performance  (YouTube)
    Watch  Gianni Schicchi March 13, 2021 Performance  (YouTube)
    Watch   Gianni Schicchi March 14, 2021 Performance  (YouTube)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh

     

    Cosi fan tutte poster Cosi fan Tutte
    November 2020

    Watch Excerpt (YouTube)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    The Mikado poster The Mikado
    Jan/Feb 2020

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh

     

    La Finta Giardiniera poster The Secret Gardener ( La finta giardiniera)
    November 2019

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    le nozze di figaro poster Le nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro)
    Jan/Feb 2019

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    turn of the screw The Turn of the Screw
    November 2018

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh

     

    pirates of penzance The Pirates of Penzance
    Jan/Feb 2018

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    carmen Carmen
    October 2017

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Allison Grant

     

    magic flute The Magic Flute
    Jan/Feb 2017

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Tyrone Paterson
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    suor angelica & gianni schicchi Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi
    November 2016

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Simone Luti
    Stage Director | Tom Diamond

     

    falstaff Falstaff
    Jan/Feb 2016

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Alain Trudel
    Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh

     

    hansel and gretel Hansel and Gretel
    November 2015

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Alain Trudel
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    la bohème La Bohème
    Jan/Feb 2015

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Alain Trudel
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg

     

    Two One-Act French Operas by Maurice Ravel
    November 2014

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Alain Trudel
    Stage Director | Michael Cavanagh

     

    Cinderella
    February 2014

    View Photos (Flickr)

    Music Director | Alain Trudel
    Stage Director | Theodore Baerg