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THE CLONTER EXPERIENCE

A TASTE OF CLONTER
A visit to Clonter extends far beyond an outstanding performance. Built in to each performance* is an interval of 70 minutes where guests are invited to eat, drink and entertain! Extending the glamour of the performance to the interval creates a buzzing atmosphere. Clonter is more than opera – it's a night out – a memorable experience!

Guests have the option of pre-booking a formal supper / hot buffet or to order a canapé basket for their interval dining. Alternatively guests are invited to book places at indoor picnicking tables and to bring their own food.

* A few of the more specialised performances will offer alternative dining options such as a pie supper, ploughman's lunch or buffet. See programme for individual performance dining options and menus.

UP AND COMING STARS
Clonter Opera Theatre is run by a registered charity (Clonter Farm Music Trust) whose aim is to bridge the gap between conservatoire and professional work. Each year Clonter audition young opera singers either studying or embarking on careers in the UK . Most of the performers are under 30 and treated as professionals. Some return later in their careers to develop and perform more demanding roles.

International Performers such as Simon Keenlyside, Camilla Tilling, Mary Plazas , Katarina Karneus, Jonathan Lemalu and Alfie Boe have all performed on Clonter's stage over the years. Sir George Christie, Chairman of Glyndebourne, is Clonter's Patron and renowned baritone Simon Keenlyside CBE, is Clonter’s President.

FAMILY FAVOURITES
Clonter Opera is keen to open up the magic of musical performance to all ages and has an artistic policy to make sure the repertoire is both suitable for the voices of young singers and attractive to audiences.

The season's programme also includes jazz and folk music performances as well as an annual Christmas concert of spirituals, classical masterpieces, traditional hymns, contemporary gospel music along with a carol or two for the audience to join in.

Clonter also have strong links with the community and education, opening its doors to educational workshops for school children of all ages.

CLONTER IN THE SPOTLIGHT...

• Most performances have a 70 minute supper interval for eating and entertaining

• Clonter Farm Music Trust is a registered charity and as well as box office sales must raise a total of £400,000 per year to run its opera studio

• Each year hundreds of young hopefuls audition for places at the opera school and the chance to perform on Clonter's stage

• The theatre has two annual residential opera studios

• Patrons have a choice of a formal supper, pre-prepared canapé baskets or can bring along their own food for the interval

• Clonter Opera Theatre has a licensed bar

• The Summer production is taken on tour to the Britten Theatre, London in the early Autumn

• There is no dress code and although traditionally black tie is adopted on a Saturday evening, this is not compulsory!

• Clonter isn't just about opera as the doors also open for other musical events such as Jazz, Gospel and Folk as well as lectures in Art and other events.