Opera.
Beyond the ordinary.
Extraordinary voices. Unforgettable settings. Bespoke performances for private events, festivals and unique occasions.
Our patron
Amanda Roocroft – Internationally Acclaimed Soprano
What we create
Opera shaped around your venue, your audience and your occasion.
Storytelling, music and connection matter more than scale. We create two kinds of work, each designed from the first conversation.
· Private & bespoke
Bespoke opera experiences
Intimate opera and musical performances for private celebrations, weddings, house parties and unusual venues, designed around your space, guests and budget.
- Programmes tailored to the occasion
- Singers and ensembles scaled to your space
- End-to-end planning and delivery
· Productions & festivals
Staged productions & festival collaborations
Fully staged and concert productions of the great operas, adapted for festivals, churches and venues, with musical direction, staging, casting and optional community participation.
- Operas adapted for bespoke ensembles
- Conventional and unconventional settings
- Accessible, affordable opera for communities
Our work
Le nozze di Figaro
Beaminster Festival · 2026
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Upcoming performances
Coming soon
Così fan tutte
Mozart
Date 4 July 2027
Venue TBC
Tickets On sale in the new year
Two men. Two women. One clever plan. A sparkling tale of love, disguise and delicious deception.
Mozart’s comedy, set in the 1920s with a Jeeves & Wooster twist.
We’ll let you know when booking opens.
Press & reviews
What audiences and critics say
“A constant delight…”
Opera Now
“…compelling and nuanced…”
Opera Now
“…splendid comic timing…”
Opera Now
Behind the scenes
In the rehearsal room
Small and perfectly formed
From intimate chamber opera to ambitious site-specific events, each project is designed to fit its setting.
Our story
Opera is not defined by scale, but by storytelling, music and connection.
Bijou Opera was founded by soprano and producer Stefanie Kemball-Read and conductor, arranger and composer Stephen Anthony Brown, after more than fifteen years making music together.
As performers, conductors and producers, we bring musical quality and practical flexibility to every project, from chamber opera to site-specific events.
Have a venue, festival or special occasion in mind?
Tell us about your ideas. We’d love to explore formats and possibilities with you.
Or email us at info@bijouopera.com