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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 8h

Last few tickets remaining for 'Morning Melodies' at the Brian Friel Theatre in Queen's Film Theatre on 17 October from 11am to midday. Sinead O'Kelly, Chris Kane with pianist Tristan Russcher. Book via the link - tickets £20, including coffee/tea and traybake. www.ticketsource.com/northernirel...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'Morning Melodies' is back on 17 October at the Brian Friel Theatre (inside QFT). Come and enjoy an hour of music from 11am to midday with singers Sinéad O'Kelly, Chris Kane and pianist Tristan Russcher. Tickets/more details via the link: niopera.com/performances...

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Morning Melodies - N.I. Opera

Morning Melodies is Northern Ireland Opera's regular morning concert series, featuring opera, musical theatre, song, and live music performances in locations around Belfast.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Calling Community and Charity Groups in NI - a limited number of free community tickets are available to attend our 'CHORUS!' concert in November. Contact us at info@niopera.com by 16 October 2026 to enter the ticket ballot. niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We spoke to soprano Petra Wells and mezzo Jenny Bourke about what our Chorus Development Programme had meant to them and how it had helped them progress in their opera careers so far...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Some highlights from The Times 'Carmen' review for our Carmen (Ruby Dibble) Micaela (Mary McCabe) and Escamillo (Thomas Chenhall)

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fantastic to also see our 38 instrumentalists both above and below the stage - our on-stage band and the Orchestra of Northern Ireland - mentioned in The Times review. #orchestra #opera

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The reviews are coming out for 'Carmen' as we get ready for our third show tomorrow night. We're delighted to see our brilliant chorus being recognised in The Times - the NI Opera Chorus are all locally based singers, selected from open auditions in Belfast each year.

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ChrisTrekkin 💜🖖 @christrekkin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A night at the opera ☺️❤️🎵 @middleway.bsky.social @countrymanintown.bsky.social

Photo of David and I standing in front of a poster of the Northern Ireland Opera production of Carmen outside the Grand Opera House in Belfast

Photo of David, Andy and I in the foyer of the Grand Opera House in Belfast

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Last night we opened our major new production of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House in Belfast with Ruby Dibble making her role and UK debut as 'Carmen' - find out more on our website.

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Michael Quinn @quinnfreelance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Interesting take on Carmen from @niopera.bsky.social tonight at the Grand Opera House, Belfast with Ruby Dibble in her role debut as the femme fatale, Mary McCabe outstanding as Micaëla, and Petra Wells a fine Frasquita. Review to follow in Opera magazine. .

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Meet Tom and Mary, our 'Escamillo' and 'Micaëla' and watch a sneak preview of some of our rehearsals as we prepare for the opening night of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House, Belfast on Saturday. youtu.be/m2EvL0DWrTw?...

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Thomas Chenhall (Escamillo) and Mary McCabe (Micaela) talk about 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

'Carmen' pre-show talks on 15 and 19 September in the Studio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast with NI Opera's Artistic Director Cameron Menzies. These talks are free but must be booked - times and details via the post below. niopera.com/performances...

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Carmen: Pre-Show Talk - N.I. Opera

A pre-show talk by 'Carmen' Director and Artistic Director of NI Opera, Cameron Menzies, about the process of bringing 'Carmen' to the stage.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Booking now! Morning Melodies returns on 17 October from 11am to midday at the Brian Friel Theatre (inside Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast). A beautiful morning hour of music with coffee/tea and a traybake included in the £20 ticket price. Book here: www.ticketsource.com/northernirel...

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"Morning Melodies at the Brian Friel Theatre" at The Brian Friel Theatre

Tickets are now available for Morning Melodies at the Brian Friel Theatre at The Brian Friel Theatre, Belfast on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 11:00AM. Click the link for further information and to se...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you've missed out on 'Carmen' tickets, there's still a chance to see the full NI Opera Chorus performing together at the Ulster Hall on 16 November. Tickets are £20 with concession rates available. Find out more and book via the link: niopera.com/performances...

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CHORUS! - N.I. Opera

An evening with the NI Opera Chorus at the Ulster Hall, performing some of operas best loved chorus pieces and some lesser known gems

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Tune in to The Ticket this evening from 6.05pm or listen on catch-up as our Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and our 'Escamillo' in 'Carmen', Thomas Chenhall chat to presenter Kathy Clugston about our upcoming production of Bizet's magnificent opera. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio Ulster - The Ticket, Carmen, Nana Funk, Afronauts, Belfast Guitar Festival and Hamlet the Musical!

From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston presents the guide to going out.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Listen in to Q Radio from 3.30pm today where our Carmen Choreographer, Jennifer Rooney will be talking to Jordan about her work across opera, West End shows, tv and film and what audiences can expect from Carmen opening next week at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. www.qradio.com/podcasts/gir...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk today, or online for subscribers, read all about our Carmen, Ruby Dibble as she prepares for her role and UK debut in our first ever production of Bizet's magnificent opera from 12-19 Sept at the Grand Opera House, Belfast. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/feature...

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Life lessons: ‘As a child, I thought success looked like glitz, glam, trophies and accolades’

Mezzo-soprano Ruby Dibble on what her mentor taught her about ‘strange genius’, her upcoming Carmen role, and being diagnosed with ADHD

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Listen back from 38:30 to hear presenter John Toal talking to our Don José, Noah Stewart, and our Music Director Greg Arrowsmith about our upcoming production of Carmen at the Grand Opera House. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Classical Connections with John Toal - NI Opera - BBC Sounds

John Toal with a mix of popular classical music, news, reviews and interviews.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Tonight from 7pm, watch UTV Life where NI Opera's Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and our 'Carmen', Ruby Dibble, talk to Pamela Ballantine about our upcoming production of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House, 12-19 September.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Next Thursday 3 September, join us at Grand Central Hotel, Belfast for an evening of opera, celebrating our upcoming new production of 'Carmen' at the Grand Opera House. Experience live performance from cast principals and a tango duet over a three course dinner. niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lovely day at rehearsals with some of our Morning Melodies Club members and supporters watching us rehearse Carmen. Thank you to our artists, musicians, dancers and creatives for today's open session: we loved showing what we're working on to our friends. niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

More tickets released for our 'Come and Sing Carmen' event at the Grand Opera House on Friday 11th September. Come and learn to sing the Toreador song and other much loved opera choruses with NI Opera artists in a free and friendly event. All singing abilities welcome. niopera.com/performances...

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Come and Sing 'Carmen' - N.I. Opera

A fun, free and inclusive event with NI Opera - come and learn to sing some choruses from Carmen in the Grand Opera House auditorium.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet the musicians who will be performing on-stage during our new production of 'Carmen', with our 34-strong orchestra in the pit. Clockwise from top: Kristin Weichen Wong (clarinet), Cheylene Murphy (fiddle), Maeve Sheil (Double Bass), Jackie Rainey (Guitar), Elaine O'Sullivan (Accordion)

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you can't make our production of 'Carmen' from 12-19 September, there's still an opportunity to enjoy a stunning evening of performances from Carmen and dinner at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast on September 3rd. Find out more via the link: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Sunny day at rehearsals for 'Carmen' - not many tickets left for our major new production next month. L:R: Repetiteur Frasier Hickland, 'Carmen' Ruby Dibble, Choreographer Jennifer Rooney, Don José Noah Stewart, Music Director Greg Arrowsmith. Find out more and book here: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tonight! 7 to 8.30pm at Second Nature, Queen St, Belfast. Come and explore some of the themes and issues in Carmen with a panel discussion, live performance and a Q&A session. Tickets are £15: full information via the link. niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This November, the NI Opera Chorus will be performing a concert of some of opera's best-loved choruses in the historic Ulster Hall in Belfast. Tickets are £10 to £20 plus booking fee and are on sale now - full details via this link: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Booking now - come and explore the issues and themes in 'Carmen' with our brilliant panel and experience performances straight from the rehearsal room. August 20th, 7 to 8.30pm, Second Nature (Queen St, Belfast). Tickets are £15 and include a glass of wine and nibbles. niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Further cast announced for 'Carmen' coming to the Grand Opera House next month. Baritone Thomas Chenhall (Escamillo), Bass-Baritone Niall Anderson (Zuniga) and Tenor Andrew Irwin (Le Remendado) will join our cast. Full details/tickets niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 International Opera Awards. If you enjoyed our production of 'Follies' at the Grand Opera House, Belfast last September, we'd be hugely grateful if you'd consider nominating us - details in the link below. operaawards.org/nominate/

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Nominate | Opera Awards

Submit your nominations for the 2025 International Opera Awards.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today! If you are in Belfast, come and enjoy a free recital with NI Opera artists at First Church Belfast, on Rosemary St.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our next Summer Recital at First Church Belfast is tomorrow (Weds) from 1.15-2pm. NI Opera Chorus Development artists Neala Cahir and Olivia Burns will perform arias and songs with pianist Frasier Hickland. This summer series is free - all welcome! Doors open at 12.30pm niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Booking now! A fabulous evening of opera and luxurious dining at the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on 3 Sept from 7pm... The evening will feature performances of arias and ensemble pieces from our highly-anticipated new production of ‘Carmen’. More details/ticket links: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Book now for a thought-provoking panel discussion on 20 August exploring the music of 'Carmen', the killing of heroines on and off our stages and what to expect from NI Opera’s newest production of one of the world’s grandest operas. Details/tickets: niopera.com/performances...

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Behind The Curtain - N.I. Opera

Join us for a unique event featuring music, performance and discussion with an esteemed panel exploring themes in Carmen.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This Saturday 25 July, we'll be performing an open-air concert in Portstewart at Flowerfield Arts Centre as part of the annual Red Sails Festival. Bring a rug or a picnic chair and enjoy an hour of arias and songs from midday to 1pm. niopera.com/performances...

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Flowerfield: Lunchtime Concert in the Park - N.I. Opera

A free lunchtime performance of opera and musical theatre by artists from NI Opera's Artist Development Programme at Flowerfield Arts Centre.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Today, 1.15 to 2pm, the first of two free events that NI Opera will be presenting as part of the annual Summer Recital Series at First Church Belfast, Rosemary St. Come and enjoy beautiful arias and songs performed by sopranos Éadaoin Hassett and Rebekah Devlin with pianist Frasier Hickland.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

On 22 and 29 July from 1.15 to 2pm we'll be performing at First Church Belfast's annual summer recitals in this historic venue on Rosemary Street. Come and enjoy a free performance by NI Opera artists in the heart of Belfast. Full details here: niopera.com/performances...

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Michael Quinn @quinnfreelance.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Looking forward to seeing Ruby Dibble in her role debut as Carmen with Noah Stewart’s Don José for @niopera.bsky.social, designed by Niall McKeever, at Grand Opera House, Belfast in September. My @britishtheatreguide.info news story:

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Booking now! A fabulous evening of opera and dining in the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on 3 September from 6.30pm. Find out more and book here: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're really looking forward to performing at Stendhal Ireland on 3 July. Vocalist Brigid Shine, baritone Harrison Gordon and pianist Ruth McCavery will be performing for NI Opera on the Stevie Martin Stage, 1.10 to 1.50pm. Find out more and book your festival tickets here: www.stendhalfestival.com

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

If you enjoy daytime concerts, would like to save money on tickets and be invited to exclusive behind-the-scenes events, why not sign up to our Morning Melodies Club? Find out more and sign up here: niopera.com/morning-melo...

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Introducing The Morning Melodies Club - N.I. Opera

NI Opera's new Morning Melodies Club, designed for those who love live music, daytime performances, and exclusive behind the scenes events.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Not many tickets left for our two upcoming Morning Melodies concerts in the landmark Observatory Bar at the Grand Central Hotel, Belfast, on 10 June and 1 July from 11am to midday. Tickets include tea/coffee and a traybake. Find out more and book via the link: niopera.com/performances...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Lovely review of our recent production of La Bohème at the Carlisle Memorial in partnership with Diva Opera from Seen and Heard International - read the review here: seenandheard-international.com/2026/05/inte...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Behind-the-scenes at the Carlisle Memorial as we staged Puccini's 'La Bohème' in partnership with Diva Opera this month. The performance included an extended interval with drinks and canapés and a silent auction raising funds for our artist development programmes. #opera #Belfast

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Production images from La Bohème, our sold-out production in partnership with Diva Opera this month. Members of the NI Opera Chorus joined the Diva cast to perform Puccini's beloved opera in the soaring surroundings of Carlisle Memorial, Belfast.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This Wednesday from 11am to midday, Morning Melodies is back, at the Carlisle Memorial, Belfast. Guest artists soprano Mary McCabe and mezzo Jenny Bourke and sopranos Olivia Burns and Neala Cahir will perform arias and duets with pianist Bryan Evans. Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/northernirel...

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thank you to Kathy Clugston and The Ticket for inviting us on the show to talk about La Bohème at Carlisle Memorial on 16 May - and other exciting events and opportunities too! Listen back from 10:18 to find out more. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The Ticket - Kristine Mills, Scott Flanigan, La Boheme, Micheal McCann, L'il Andy, Guys & Dolls - BBC Sounds

From blockbuster movies to comedy gigs, Kathy Clugston presents the guide to going out.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Come behind the scenes with us on 15 May as the professional Costume and Wigs team for La Boheme present a skills workshop from 11am, demonstrating how they create authentic, detailed period costuming and wigs for the stage. Full details and further information here: niopera.com/performances...

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Costume/Wigs Skills Talk - N.I. Opera

Diva Opera's Costume and Wigs Team discuss the craft, design process and practical realities of period costuming for unconventional spaces.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join the Morning Melodies Club, save on ticket prices for our Morning Melodies events and access exclusive behind-the-scenes events in our run-up to Carmen at the Grand Opera House, Belfast this September. Find out more and sign up here: niopera.com/morning-melo...

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Introducing The Morning Melodies Club - N.I. Opera

NI Opera's new Morning Melodies Club, designed for those who love live music, daytime performances, and exclusive behind the scenes events.

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Northern Ireland Opera @niopera.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Book tickets to 'La Bohème' in Belfast next month and you'll be able to bid in a silent auction during the interval with bid items including a walk on part in 'Carmen' this September! Find out more and book via the link: niopera.com/performances...

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La Bohème - N.I. Opera

Northern Ireland Opera and Diva Opera present Puccini’s La Bohème at Belfast’s iconic Carlisle Memorial Church on 16 May 2026 at 7pm.

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