1 October 2025

Riders to the Sea - Toi Toi Opera

Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera, Riders to the Sea, reimagined for Aotearoa NZ by Toi Toi Opera.

Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead, David Hamilton, and Peter Warlock.

Toi Toi Opera is delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season, featuring a stellar all-local cast, musical, and creative team.

A semi-staged production, with chamber ensemble accompaniment.

Cash bar available.

  • Wednesday 1 Oct 2025, 7.30pm to 9pm
  • Friday 3 Oct 2025, 7.30pm to 9pm
  • Saturday 4 Oct 2025, 7.30pm to 9pm
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Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead, David Hamilton, and Peter Warlock.

Toi Toi Opera is delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead this extraordinarily special season, featuring a stellar all-local cast, musical, and creative team.

A semi-staged production, with chamber ensemble accompaniment.

Cash bar available.

Location
The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central

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