10 Movie Scenes Where Opera Was the Main Character You might be a veteran opera fan, or completely new to the art form, but chances are you’ve experienced the effect of opera in some shape or form without having ever stepped into an opera house  – even if it’s just a single scene in a […]

MTW and Sinfonia Cymru are working together to offer an exciting creative opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18, living or attending school in Wales, to create their own original music and hear it performed live.

Opera has a unique way of capturing the essence of winter and the festive season – whether through heartwarming Christmas scenes, moments of quiet reflection, or even dramatic tales set against snow-covered landscapes. From joyous gatherings to poignant farewells, these 10 operas, chosen by the Music Theatre Wales team, showcase the many facets of Christmas […]

We’re hosting another free music and drama taster workshop for 16-25 year olds next Wednesday 11th December, this time at Côr Meibion Morlais in Ferndale, between 18:30 and 20:00. This free taster session is open to all abilities and levels of experience, and offers a chance for you to have a go at devising and creating your […]

As you may already know, we’re thrilled to be nominated for the prestigious Fedora Prize Biennale for Future Directions: Butetown 2025–26, a project that pushes the boundaries of what opera can be and who creates it. Your help can make all the difference! As part of our nomination, we’re crowdfunding to help bring this project […]

Last month, our Director, Michael McCarthy, joined the Business of Opera Conference, hosted by the Laidlaw Opera Trust, to help reimagine the future of opera. This exciting gathering brought together fresh audience insights, bold keynote addresses, and collaborative working groups aimed at reshaping the operatic world. Michael was joined by Sarah Crabtree (Royal Ballet and […]

We’re thrilled to announce that MTW has been nominated for the Fedora Education Prize, recognising our commitment to making opera accessible and innovative. To support this journey, we are launching a crowdfunding campaign with a target of £5,000. Your donation can directly fuel our mission, helping us reach new audiences and drive educational projects. Plus, […]

Your chance to get involved in an exciting creative project for 16-25 year olds based in Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Music Theatre Wales and Sinfonia Cymru are thrilled to announce a new partnership that aims to benefit audiences across Wales, enrich the communities we engage with, support the artists we work with, and advance the development of music and opera performance in Wales.

Music Theatre Wales is releasing two new Digital Opera Shorts commissioned as part of our New Directions programme.