Last updated 15/09/2026
Liz Heywood

Since its debut in 1977, Duchy Opera has built up a reputation as one of the finest regional semi-professional opera companies in the UK, committed to staging exciting, inventive opera, as well as concerts in village halls or country houses. Duchy Opera uses Cornwall-based performers, musicians, designers & technicians wherever possible, actively seeking out young, emerging talent and encouraging innovation and creativity.

We create a diverse range of productions, both traditional and contemporary, achieving high standards of performance. 

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Auditions for our 2027 production

​Duchy Opera will be holding auditions on October 31st & November 1st for the main roles in our
2027 production of Bizet's opera Carmen.
This will be directed by Sarah Helsby-Hughes, with Patrick Bailey continuing as our Music Director. Performances will take place at Princess Pavilion, Falmouth on June 4th & 5th, and at Park House, Truro on July 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th 2027.
 
We invite applications to audition for the following roles:

Carmen              mezzo-soprano
Don José            tenor
Escamillo           baritone
Michaela            soprano
Zuniga                bass-baritone
Dancaire            baritone
Remendado       tenor
Mercedes           mezzo-soprano
Frasquita           soprano
Morales              tenor
 
Please email [email protected] to register your interest, and we will send you an application form and details of the audition pieces to be prepared.
 
We are also looking to welcome new chorus members, so if you are interested in joining the company for this exciting production, please email us for more information on [email protected].

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