Two Enchanting Evenings of Opera Magic
Borde Hill exclusively hosts Opera Brava’s only two performances of 2027
Following almost a decade of captivating audiences at Borde Hill, acclaimed touring company Opera Brava returns to the South Lawn for two exclusive open-air productions – the only performances the company will stage in 2027.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Elizabethan House, the evenings will feature world-class singers accompanied by a chamber orchestra, with period sets and lavish costumes. Experience the passion and tragedy of Puccini’s Tosca on Friday 16th July, reimagined in wartime Rome during the 1940s, followed by Rossini’s sparkling comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, on Saturday 17th – a delightful tale of romance, disguises and mischievous intrigue.
Bring a chair and a picnic, and enjoy unforgettable opera beneath the summer sky in a setting as magical as the music itself.
Friday 16th July 7.30-10.30pm
Puccini’s ‘Tosca’
Set in wartime Rome during the 1940s, Opera Brava’s powerful production of Puccini’s Tosca brings fresh intensity to a gripping tale of love, betrayal and sacrifice. As political intrigue and dangerous passions collide, Puccini’s soaring melodies and dramatic score bring this tragic story vividly to life, with an unexpected twist in the final scene.
Saturday 17th July 7.30-10.30pm
Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’
Bursting with wit, romance and irresistible melodies, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville follows the charming Count Almaviva and his quick-witted friend Figaro as they plot to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina. Filled with clever disguises, comic misunderstandings and intrigue, Opera Brava’s lively period production brings this much-loved operatic comedy to life.
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