The 2011 event

On Saturday 18th June Greyfriars Opera plays host to a magical mid-summer evening of musical entertainment. This year’s programme features outstanding musical performers who will present a programme of popular operatic arias and songs from the shows.

Guests will be invited to stroll through the beautiful grounds of Greyfriars House and Abbey and choose a spot to enjoy a picnic. A bar will be provided by Winchelsea Farm Kitchen and a raffle with superb prizes will be drawn at the end of the performance.

Features of the 2011 event

Prices Held: Tickets will be priced at £35 – the same as in previous years.

Excellent Musical Performance: The 2011 performance will be bigger and better than ever before. On stage will be a total of 4 artists who between them have sung on some of the world’s most prestigious operatic stages, and won prizes at internationally recognised competitions. They will be supported by an orchestra who have played in the world’s top orchestras.

High Quality Staging and Sound: Guests will enjoy a high quality of staging and sound throughout the seating area.

Earlier Starting Time: In order to enjoy the concert before the evening chill sets in, we have brought the start time for the event forward by 1 hour to 5.30 pm with a finish time of 9.15 pm.

Longer Dining Interval: So that guests may enjoy a less rushed interval supper or drinks, we have increased the break in the programme to 1 hour 20 minutes.

The raffle prizes

To augment the funds for the worthy charities we are delighted to offer the following fantastic raffle prizes

Two economy class tickets to a Virgin Atlantic Caribbean or East Coast North America destination
Courtesy of Virgin Atlantic

A £250 voucher for lunch or dinner at Mayfair’s Michelin Star Kai Restaurant
Courtesy of Bernard Yeoh

A Hamper to the value of £250 from The Winchelsea Farm Kitchen
Courtesy of Anne Rumsey

One night bed and breakfast for two in a Junior Suite at The George Hotel In Rye
Courtesy of Alex & Katie Clarke

One night dinner bed and breakfast for two at Gravetye Manor Hotel and Restaurant East Grinstead
Courtesy of Gravetye Manor

Afternoon tea for two at The Ritz, London
Courtesy of London Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly

Two adult & two child tickets for the EDF Energy London Eye
Courtesy of EDF Energy

A limited edition photographic print, value £500, from the collection of the celebrated opera and symphony conductor, Ezra Rachlin. To view - www.ezrarachlin.com/gallery/
Courtesy of Ann Rachlin

Dinner for four at The Strand House Hotel Winchelsea
Courtesy of Mary Sullivan & Hugh Davie

Other prizes may be added

Raffle Tickets will be on sale at £5 each throughout the evening