“How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!
Here will we sit, and let the sounds of music
Creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night
Become the touches of sweet harmony…”- William Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice │ Act 5: Scene 1
What’s On
Friday 1st August, 2025
Serenade to Music - Toi Toi Opera’s 6th Birthday Soirée
Join us & our remarkable patron Patrick Power ONZM as we celebrate Toi Toi Opera’s wonderful first six years. An exquisite evening of opera brought to you by our incredibly talented all-local cast of opera singers, répétiteurs, & creatives. Featuring highlights from seasons past, a sneak peek of seasons yet to come, & a rare performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ shimmering ‘Serenade to Music’, this sumptuous evening of musical delights is not to be missed! Cake will follow in the Atrium, with cash bar available. All proceeds of the evening to support our forthcoming opera seasons.
Venue: The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Tickets: $50Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th October, 2025
Riders to the Sea - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Allow yourself to be swept away by the haunting beauty of Vaughan Williams’ tragic opera based on the J. M. Synge play, reimagined for Aotearoa New Zealand, and incorporating the music of Dame Gillian Whitehead, David Hamilton, and Peter Warlock.
We are delighted to welcome back Sara Brodie (Director) and Mark Hodgkinson (Conductor) to the company to spearhead what will be an extraordinarily special season. A semi-staged production, with chamber ensemble accompaniment, taking to the stage of The Piano, Christchurch from 1-4 October, 2025.
Save the dates, and stay tuned as we announce our stellar all-local cast, musicians, and creatives over the coming months - and let you in on all the behind the scenes action!
Venue: The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch
Tickets: On sale via Humanitix from Thursday 1st May.