To Have and To Hold

MUO’s long-awaited return to live opera is coming in August! In typical MUO fashion, we’re bringing you a unique and exciting batch of shows that will cheer, challenge, and possibly change you.

You may have guessed that this year’s theme, To Have and To Hold, looks at weddings and the traditions surrounding them. Canadian composer Ana Sokolovic’s Svadba and Bluebeard’s Castle by Bartok, two operas never before performed in Winnipeg, are combined as one thrilling double-bill. Our second mainstage show is Berlioz’s Béatrice et Bénédict, based on Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Performed in an innovative drive-in format, this story of trickery and romantic hijinks ends happily with a double-wedding.

In addition to our festival, we’re collaborating with Willow Place, a family violence prevention organization here in Winnipeg, to bring you this very special production A Place for Healing. All ticket proceeds will be donated directly to Willow Place to help them with the fantastic work they do.

Tickets: Svadba & Bluebeard’s Castle: From $15.00

Béatrice et Bénédict: $30

A Place of Healing: $20

How to get tickets?

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To reduce our impact on the environment, Manitoba Underground Opera does not print paper tickets. An up-to-date list of all tickets sold is kept at the Box Office for each performance, so you don’t need to bring a printed copy with you. If you have any questions about your purchases or reserved names, please contact us by email or at 204.981.6514.

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