Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to receive information about upcoming events, and inspiring videos. Each week Jac and Zoë bring fresh ideas to a different nursery rhyme for you to try out with your little ones at home.
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Easily the best kids' show I've seen.
A fantastic performance today of sing a rainbow the cast were incredibly gifted in the way they engaged with everyone.
What a wonderful and different way to spend a morning with my children.
It was perfect entertainment for both my 3year old and 6months old ‐ which isn't always easy to find!
What a wonderful idea and the ladies acting and singing opera were brilliant. We will definitely be going again.
It was engaging and entertaining, professional and fantastic. My son loved every minute.
B'Opera Classes
The Birmingham
Hippodrome
First songs with Zoë at Birmingham Hippodrome.
10:30 - 12:00 every Monday, term time
In these classes we will explore how we can all use rhythm, movement, sound and
our singing voices to bring a story to life. Join us in the Hippodrome foyer to start the week with a
song!
Suitable for 0 to 4 year olds.
Book tickets here https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/bopera-3/#performances
Booking is advised as the class often sells out.
B'Opera Performances
St George's Church, Edgbaston
Our new show Alice and the Library Tree - A Curious Tale is commissioned by FOLIO (Friends of Libraries) Sutton Coldfield, and supported by Arts Council England. There will be performances at St George's Edgbaston on Friday and Saturday 6th and 7th September 2019 at 10 and 12.30 Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bopera-presents-alice-and-the-library-tree-a-curious-tale-tickets-55083034840
After its sell-out success last year, A Winter Tale returns on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December 2019 at 10 and 12.30 at St George's Edgbaston. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bopera-presents-a-winter-tale-tickets-59975683885
In true B'Opera style, you will find opera and folksongs interwoven with vocal improvisation and children's songs. You’ll be invited to sing with us to help Grandma Jac remember her stories - she's a little forgetful. We'll get cosy round a fire, ride on horseback, take a stormy sea journey, dance like snowflakes to music from The Nutcracker, and sing together around the piano. You can look forward to music by Mozart, Schumann, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky, as well as folksongs and an Urdu lullaby.
Join us as human warmth triumphs over chilly winter through story-telling and song, bringing together young and old, and celebrating the power of community.
Shows last around 40 minutes with time for play afterwards.
What our audiences say:
My 5 month old was completely captivated from start to finish. I will definitely bring my toddler along with me next time she will love it!
We had a great time today! It was perfect entertainment for both my 3 year old and 6 month old - which isn't always easy to find! You're warm, friendly and talented folk - thanks!!
It was engaging and entertaining, professional and fantastic. My son loved every minute of the performance. It was his first time attending and he was captivated. Age 15 months.
My 4 month old loved the music, singing, colours and sensory toys (bubbles/feathers/balloons/silk cloths) that were incorporated into the performance.
Easily the best kids' show I've seen.For more reviews head to our Facebook page B'Opera
B'Opera Relaxed Concert
Around The World with B'Opera's Zoe and Phil
Friday 12th April 10am - 11:30am at St George's Church, Edgbaston
B'Opera's Relaxed Concert series returns to uplift and inspire you and your little
ones as we whisk you off on a journey around the world in song.
Journey with us by air, sea, rail, space and more, as we visit different parts of the world
for opera arias, classical songs, folksong, and some audience participation. The whistlestop
tour will be followed by nursery rhymes, then playtime and snacks, and not forgetting the
free tea and coffee included in the price of your ticket.
Book
your tickets here.
My Favourite Things with B'Opera's Jac and Phil
Friday 14th June at St George's Church, Edgbaston
A programme of song about the things we love, followed by nursery rhymes, then playtime and snacks,
with free tea and coffee included in the price of your ticket.
Book
your tickets here.
We tour all of our shows, relaxed concerts and B'Opera sessions. Do get in touch with Zoe at team@bopera.co.uk for more information.
B'Opera creates beautiful music for tiny ears through interactive performances for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.
Founder & Director
Zoë combines a career in singing with a passion for education. A prize-winning graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she conducts choirs at Trinity Laban Junior Department in London, and delivers singing workshops and projects for Welsh National Opera.
Founder & Director
Jacqueline is passionate about music making at all ages and stages of life. She combines her performing career with teaching at Birmingham Ormiston Academy, Services for Education and in her home studio, with students from nursery to over 80 years of age!
Founder & Composer
Phil Ypres-Smith combines a career in children's audiology with composition, arranging, singing, and performing on organ and piano. He is an award-winning music director.