Secondary Education Program: The Opera Circus

The Performance

The Opera Circus is a 90-minute opera (without intermission) where opera and circus come together. It explores the universal and timeless theme of “mistrust and trust.”

In The Opera Circus, OPERA2DAY pays tribute to the master of dramatic music, George Friedrich Händel, and the spectacular theater of his time. Furious and moving arias alternate in his work, while acrobatics and rapid set changes captivated audiences visually. By combining these historical theater techniques with contemporary circus, the magic of baroque opera comes to life once again. See also: opera2day.nl/the-opera-circus

The Education Program

The education program consists of two 90-minute workshops and a visit to the performance (see dates below). In the workshops, students explore the theme of “mistrust and trust.”

Who is it for?
Students in years 4 and 5 of HAVO/VWO (Dutch secondary education levels)

Practical Information

• Workshops take place in the weeks leading up to the performance.

• Workshops are held at the school.

• Cost: €20 per student for 2 workshops + performance

Performance Schedule

• Wednesday, January 14 & Thursday, January 15: The Hague

• Saturday, January 17: Rotterdam

• Wednesday, January 21: Groningen

• Friday, January 23: Haarlem

• Thursday, February 12: Alkmaar

• Friday, February 13: Deventer

• Thursday, February 19: Enschede

• Wednesday, February 25: Tilburg

• Friday, February 27: Eindhoven

• Wednesday, March 4; Thursday, March 5; Friday, March 6: The Hague

• Friday, March 13: Amsterdam

Registration
Register by emailing Evelien Storm (Education & Participation Coordinator) at educatie@opera2day.nl