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. 

Elixir of Love 2020 Postponed
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It is with great regret that, due to the corona virus pandemic, we have to cancel the 2020 performance of "The Elixir of Love".

With the ongoing uncertainty of the crisis, and being unable to rehearse safely, it was unfortunately not possible to continue.

All ticket holders will be refunded in the coming days.
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Due to the overwhelming support, energy and goodwill we have experienced this year we will be postponing "The Elixir of Love" to be performed in June 2021.

"A company which refuses to rest on its laurels, is eager to experiment and keen to attract a new audience to the world of opera." Lee Trewhela - The West Briton


"Duchy Opera lived up to its reputation as one of the country's best semi-professional opera companies by putting on one of its finest performances." Alan Cooper - Cornish Guardian