Wedmore Opera is saddened by the death of the tenor Ben Thapa, on 8 September 2024, at the age of 42. Ben played the role of Don José in our production of Carmen, in July 2015. The show was staged in a theatre tent next to the playing fields and was seen by more than 1500 people over three nights. Ben was then best known as a member of the vocal quartet G4 but in 2018 he left the group to develop his operatic career. We are honoured to have been part of his musical journey. Here are two tributes to Ben by agents Ann Ferrier Artists https://annferrierartists.com/album/ben-thapa/ and Stephen Swales Artist Management www.stevenswalesartists.com/artist/ben-thapa/
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DON'T MISS THIS!
Wedmore Burns Night, hosted by Wedmore Opera
7.30pm, Saturday 25th January 2025
A two-course haggis dinner (vegetarian option available) prepared by our local chef, Nick Armitage. There will be a bar, a little musical entertainment and a raffle.
Come solo or with friends. Tables seat between 6 and 12.
Tickets £25 per person, including two bottles of wine for every six seats.
For reservations please call 07540 110057 or email wofigaro@gmail.com
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The Marriage of Figaro, 11, 13, 14 October 2023, Wedmore Village Hall
​Extracts from a review published in Wedmore News, December 2023
The cast of ten soloists was simply superb, the vocal quality of all the soloists was truly first class.
The small orchestra of just eleven musicians was in effect an orchestra of soloists. Nevertheless, the tone produced was extraordinary in quality and volume. A much larger ensemble could not have done better.
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How extraordinary that we can enjoy an operatic production like this to a professional standard, in a village hall. The whole cast, the production team, the orchestra and director deserve our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for giving us a memorable and magical evening.
