Making the extraordinary ordinary

Opera Holland Park, an opera company well-known to young British singers, is soon to become a familiar name to those aged 7 to 18, with the launch of its very first opera matinee for schools in June. Students and teachers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the opera experience with a CPD workshop – conducted at their school by an OHP facilitator and members of the cast – plus a teacher training evening in April, and a resource pack.

For several years, OHP's Inspire programme has included a free ticket scheme for children over seven years-old, but this will be the first time it has attempted a project of this kind. The day will begin with the schools gathering in OHP's leafy grounds for a picnic and will finish with a full main stage production of La Traviata and the chance to meet the cast and ask some burning questions.