After a stunningly successful debut in 2022, GAP Festival Opera returns to Streatley Farmhouse for three nights of glorious music in an enchanting setting.
Goring soprano Stephanie Bodsworth has assembled a cast of professional singers and musicians from some of the country’s finest opera houses to produce an exclusive performance of Mozart’s best-loved opera, the Marriage of Figaro.
Sung here in a new translation by director Martin Lamb, the opera is a tale of double-crossing, intrigue and mistaken identity as hero Figaro battles to thwart his philandering employer’s attempts to steal his beloved Susanna from him on their wedding day. The singers will be accompanied by a five piece ensemble conducted by music director Benjamin Cox.
The opera will be staged in a magnificent 18th century barn transformed into a beautiful theatre for the occasion with a set designed by another Goring resident, international opera designer Ilka Weiss.
Guests are invited to enjoy a picnic in the lovely gardens. Specially curated Festival Hampers are available to pre-order and come with a table and chairs set up ready and waiting for you on the main lawn. Alternatively, bring your own picnic and choose your perfect spot around the grounds. Doors open at 5pm so you can start your dining before the music and the interval will be an hour long for you to finish your picnic at leisure.
Two bars will be open serving chilled champagne, Pimms, G&Ts and a range of wines, beers, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee throughout the evening.
If the weather is unkind, or for those who prefer more sheltered dining, the Carpenters Bar, in another ancient barn at the heart of the farmyard, also provides undercover space with hay bale seats.
There are three ticket prices: a small number of premium seats at £50, other uninterrupted view seats at £40 and seats with a slightly restricted view of some parts of the stage at £30 (rest assured these still afford guests a wonderful experience).
TICKETS: £50, £40, £30
BARS | PICNICS (PRE-ORDER OR BRING YOUR OWN)
EVENT INFORMATION
PICNICS Choose from one of three picnic hampers specially prepared for GAP Festival Opera by Pierreponts Cafe in Goring all priced at £37.50: Picnic Mozart, Picnic Verdi and Picnic Puccini - see below for information about the menus and the exclusively curated wine selection. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and picnic furniture although we ask that only rugs are used on the main lawn.
TIME: Gates open at 5pm for guests to arrive, pick their spot and enjoy a glass of fizz before the curtain rises at 6.30pm. A long interval will provide time for relaxed dining with plenty of undercover space in the event of inclement weather.
DRESS CODE: There is no dress code for the evening but guests are welcome to dress up if they wish. The Opera Barn is unheated so be sure to bring a warm layer.
PARKING: There is parking on site for bicycles and cars. Taxi drop off point is just outside the main gate.
ACCESS: Disabled toilets and blue badge parking with step free access thereafter are available. Please contact the Festival ([email protected]) to arrange wheelchair seating or any other access requirements. Stalls seats are recommended for those wanting step free access.
TICKETS are non-refundable. There will be a waiting list for sold out performances.
FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
PAYMENT: This year’s Festival will be cashless, only contactless card payments will be available for any refreshments.
CHILDREN: All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Picnic Mozart
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Pork, lemon, fennel seed and chilli roll served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Cold roast beef with dill and mustard, served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Verdi - for vegetarians
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Puccini - for vegans
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and plant butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and pine nut salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Hampers come with recyclable cutlery, plates and napkins and will be ready for collection from the picnic desk in front of the main house on your arrival.
We encourage you to purchase your picnics and wine at the same time as your opera tickets as we may have to limit numbers although they can be added to your booking later as numbers permit. Early booking will also guarantee a reserved picnic table and chairs set up on the main lawn. Bookings for all picnics will close on June 5th.
Add a bottle or two of wine or champagne to your order - chilled as appropriate - and perhaps some sparkling water which will also be ready for you, with glasses. Choose from this carefully selected list and to encourage you to pre-order, we are offering them at better prices than will be available on the night:
White wine
Pinot Grigio, Tempo Passa
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Whale Watcher
Viognier, Domaine de Vedilham
Rose wine
Cotes de Thau Rose, Maison Boutinot
Red Wine
Sentier dans les Vignes Rouge, IGP Mediterranee
Malbec, Stones Throw
Pinot Noir, Novas Gran Reserva
Fizz
Prosecco, Martinotti , Adria Vini
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Selection (Half bottle0
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Ambassadeur
Sparkling water
San Pellegrino, 75cl
Prices range from £17 to £40 and are shown on the ticket booking page. You are welcome to order these without ordering a picnic although we regret that tables and chairs are only for pre-ordered picnics.
If you have any queries about the opera, please contact [email protected]
Goring soprano Stephanie Bodsworth has assembled a cast of professional singers and musicians from some of the country’s finest opera houses to produce an exclusive performance of Mozart’s best-loved opera, the Marriage of Figaro.
Sung here in a new translation by director Martin Lamb, the opera is a tale of double-crossing, intrigue and mistaken identity as hero Figaro battles to thwart his philandering employer’s attempts to steal his beloved Susanna from him on their wedding day. The singers will be accompanied by a five piece ensemble conducted by music director Benjamin Cox.
The opera will be staged in a magnificent 18th century barn transformed into a beautiful theatre for the occasion with a set designed by another Goring resident, international opera designer Ilka Weiss.
Guests are invited to enjoy a picnic in the lovely gardens. Specially curated Festival Hampers are available to pre-order and come with a table and chairs set up ready and waiting for you on the main lawn. Alternatively, bring your own picnic and choose your perfect spot around the grounds. Doors open at 5pm so you can start your dining before the music and the interval will be an hour long for you to finish your picnic at leisure.
Two bars will be open serving chilled champagne, Pimms, G&Ts and a range of wines, beers, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee throughout the evening.
If the weather is unkind, or for those who prefer more sheltered dining, the Carpenters Bar, in another ancient barn at the heart of the farmyard, also provides undercover space with hay bale seats.
There are three ticket prices: a small number of premium seats at £50, other uninterrupted view seats at £40 and seats with a slightly restricted view of some parts of the stage at £30 (rest assured these still afford guests a wonderful experience).
TICKETS: £50, £40, £30
BARS | PICNICS (PRE-ORDER OR BRING YOUR OWN)
EVENT INFORMATION
PICNICS Choose from one of three picnic hampers specially prepared for GAP Festival Opera by Pierreponts Cafe in Goring all priced at £37.50: Picnic Mozart, Picnic Verdi and Picnic Puccini - see below for information about the menus and the exclusively curated wine selection. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and picnic furniture although we ask that only rugs are used on the main lawn.
TIME: Gates open at 5pm for guests to arrive, pick their spot and enjoy a glass of fizz before the curtain rises at 6.30pm. A long interval will provide time for relaxed dining with plenty of undercover space in the event of inclement weather.
DRESS CODE: There is no dress code for the evening but guests are welcome to dress up if they wish. The Opera Barn is unheated so be sure to bring a warm layer.
PARKING: There is parking on site for bicycles and cars. Taxi drop off point is just outside the main gate.
ACCESS: Disabled toilets and blue badge parking with step free access thereafter are available. Please contact the Festival ([email protected]) to arrange wheelchair seating or any other access requirements. Stalls seats are recommended for those wanting step free access.
TICKETS are non-refundable. There will be a waiting list for sold out performances.
FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
PAYMENT: This year’s Festival will be cashless, only contactless card payments will be available for any refreshments.
CHILDREN: All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Picnic Mozart
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Pork, lemon, fennel seed and chilli roll served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Cold roast beef with dill and mustard, served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Verdi - for vegetarians
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Puccini - for vegans
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and plant butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and pine nut salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Hampers come with recyclable cutlery, plates and napkins and will be ready for collection from the picnic desk in front of the main house on your arrival.
We encourage you to purchase your picnics and wine at the same time as your opera tickets as we may have to limit numbers although they can be added to your booking later as numbers permit. Early booking will also guarantee a reserved picnic table and chairs set up on the main lawn. Bookings for all picnics will close on June 5th.
Add a bottle or two of wine or champagne to your order - chilled as appropriate - and perhaps some sparkling water which will also be ready for you, with glasses. Choose from this carefully selected list and to encourage you to pre-order, we are offering them at better prices than will be available on the night:
White wine
Pinot Grigio, Tempo Passa
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Whale Watcher
Viognier, Domaine de Vedilham
Rose wine
Cotes de Thau Rose, Maison Boutinot
Red Wine
Sentier dans les Vignes Rouge, IGP Mediterranee
Malbec, Stones Throw
Pinot Noir, Novas Gran Reserva
Fizz
Prosecco, Martinotti , Adria Vini
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Selection (Half bottle0
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Ambassadeur
Sparkling water
San Pellegrino, 75cl
Prices range from £17 to £40 and are shown on the ticket booking page. You are welcome to order these without ordering a picnic although we regret that tables and chairs are only for pre-ordered picnics.
If you have any queries about the opera, please contact [email protected]
Friday 14 June 2024
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday 15 June 2024
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday 16 June 2024
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Streatley Farmhouse, Wallingford Road, Streatley RG8 9PT
Have you already bought your tickets and want to add picnics and drinks?
Opera picnics & drinksAfter a stunningly successful debut in 2022, GAP Festival Opera returns to Streatley Farmhouse for three nights of glorious music in an enchanting setting.
Goring soprano Stephanie Bodsworth has assembled a cast of professional singers and musicians from some of the country’s finest opera houses to produce an exclusive performance of Mozart’s best-loved opera, the Marriage of Figaro.
Sung here in a new translation by director Martin Lamb, the opera is a tale of double-crossing, intrigue and mistaken identity as hero Figaro battles to thwart his philandering employer’s attempts to steal his beloved Susanna from him on their wedding day. The singers will be accompanied by a five piece ensemble conducted by music director Benjamin Cox.
The opera will be staged in a magnificent 18th century barn transformed into a beautiful theatre for the occasion with a set designed by another Goring resident, international opera designer Ilka Weiss.
Guests are invited to enjoy a picnic in the lovely gardens. Specially curated Festival Hampers are available to pre-order and come with a table and chairs set up ready and waiting for you on the main lawn. Alternatively, bring your own picnic and choose your perfect spot around the grounds. Doors open at 5pm so you can start your dining before the music and the interval will be an hour long for you to finish your picnic at leisure.
Two bars will be open serving chilled champagne, Pimms, G&Ts and a range of wines, beers, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee throughout the evening.
If the weather is unkind, or for those who prefer more sheltered dining, the Carpenters Bar, in another ancient barn at the heart of the farmyard, also provides undercover space with hay bale seats.
There are three ticket prices: a small number of premium seats at £50, other uninterrupted view seats at £40 and seats with a slightly restricted view of some parts of the stage at £30 (rest assured these still afford guests a wonderful experience).
TICKETS: £50, £40, £30
BARS | PICNICS (PRE-ORDER OR BRING YOUR OWN)
EVENT INFORMATION
PICNICS Choose from one of three picnic hampers specially prepared for GAP Festival Opera by Pierreponts Cafe in Goring all priced at £37.50: Picnic Mozart, Picnic Verdi and Picnic Puccini - see below for information about the menus and the exclusively curated wine selection. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and picnic furniture although we ask that only rugs are used on the main lawn.
TIME: Gates open at 5pm for guests to arrive, pick their spot and enjoy a glass of fizz before the curtain rises at 6.30pm. A long interval will provide time for relaxed dining with plenty of undercover space in the event of inclement weather.
DRESS CODE: There is no dress code for the evening but guests are welcome to dress up if they wish. The Opera Barn is unheated so be sure to bring a warm layer.
PARKING: There is parking on site for bicycles and cars. Taxi drop off point is just outside the main gate.
ACCESS: Disabled toilets and blue badge parking with step free access thereafter are available. Please contact the Festival ([email protected]) to arrange wheelchair seating or any other access requirements. Stalls seats are recommended for those wanting step free access.
TICKETS are non-refundable. There will be a waiting list for sold out performances.
FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
PAYMENT: This year’s Festival will be cashless, only contactless card payments will be available for any refreshments.
CHILDREN: All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Picnic Mozart
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Pork, lemon, fennel seed and chilli roll served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Cold roast beef with dill and mustard, served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Verdi - for vegetarians
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Puccini - for vegans
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and plant butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and pine nut salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Hampers come with recyclable cutlery, plates and napkins and will be ready for collection from the picnic desk in front of the main house on your arrival.
We encourage you to purchase your picnics and wine at the same time as your opera tickets as we may have to limit numbers although they can be added to your booking later as numbers permit. Early booking will also guarantee a reserved picnic table and chairs set up on the main lawn. Bookings for all picnics will close on June 5th.
Add a bottle or two of wine or champagne to your order - chilled as appropriate - and perhaps some sparkling water which will also be ready for you, with glasses. Choose from this carefully selected list and to encourage you to pre-order, we are offering them at better prices than will be available on the night:
White wine
Pinot Grigio, Tempo Passa
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Whale Watcher
Viognier, Domaine de Vedilham
Rose wine
Cotes de Thau Rose, Maison Boutinot
Red Wine
Sentier dans les Vignes Rouge, IGP Mediterranee
Malbec, Stones Throw
Pinot Noir, Novas Gran Reserva
Fizz
Prosecco, Martinotti , Adria Vini
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Selection (Half bottle0
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Ambassadeur
Sparkling water
San Pellegrino, 75cl
Prices range from £17 to £40 and are shown on the ticket booking page. You are welcome to order these without ordering a picnic although we regret that tables and chairs are only for pre-ordered picnics.
If you have any queries about the opera, please contact [email protected]
Goring soprano Stephanie Bodsworth has assembled a cast of professional singers and musicians from some of the country’s finest opera houses to produce an exclusive performance of Mozart’s best-loved opera, the Marriage of Figaro.
Sung here in a new translation by director Martin Lamb, the opera is a tale of double-crossing, intrigue and mistaken identity as hero Figaro battles to thwart his philandering employer’s attempts to steal his beloved Susanna from him on their wedding day. The singers will be accompanied by a five piece ensemble conducted by music director Benjamin Cox.
The opera will be staged in a magnificent 18th century barn transformed into a beautiful theatre for the occasion with a set designed by another Goring resident, international opera designer Ilka Weiss.
Guests are invited to enjoy a picnic in the lovely gardens. Specially curated Festival Hampers are available to pre-order and come with a table and chairs set up ready and waiting for you on the main lawn. Alternatively, bring your own picnic and choose your perfect spot around the grounds. Doors open at 5pm so you can start your dining before the music and the interval will be an hour long for you to finish your picnic at leisure.
Two bars will be open serving chilled champagne, Pimms, G&Ts and a range of wines, beers, soft drinks as well as tea and coffee throughout the evening.
If the weather is unkind, or for those who prefer more sheltered dining, the Carpenters Bar, in another ancient barn at the heart of the farmyard, also provides undercover space with hay bale seats.
There are three ticket prices: a small number of premium seats at £50, other uninterrupted view seats at £40 and seats with a slightly restricted view of some parts of the stage at £30 (rest assured these still afford guests a wonderful experience).
TICKETS: £50, £40, £30
BARS | PICNICS (PRE-ORDER OR BRING YOUR OWN)
EVENT INFORMATION
PICNICS Choose from one of three picnic hampers specially prepared for GAP Festival Opera by Pierreponts Cafe in Goring all priced at £37.50: Picnic Mozart, Picnic Verdi and Picnic Puccini - see below for information about the menus and the exclusively curated wine selection. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and picnic furniture although we ask that only rugs are used on the main lawn.
TIME: Gates open at 5pm for guests to arrive, pick their spot and enjoy a glass of fizz before the curtain rises at 6.30pm. A long interval will provide time for relaxed dining with plenty of undercover space in the event of inclement weather.
DRESS CODE: There is no dress code for the evening but guests are welcome to dress up if they wish. The Opera Barn is unheated so be sure to bring a warm layer.
PARKING: There is parking on site for bicycles and cars. Taxi drop off point is just outside the main gate.
ACCESS: Disabled toilets and blue badge parking with step free access thereafter are available. Please contact the Festival ([email protected]) to arrange wheelchair seating or any other access requirements. Stalls seats are recommended for those wanting step free access.
TICKETS are non-refundable. There will be a waiting list for sold out performances.
FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
PAYMENT: This year’s Festival will be cashless, only contactless card payments will be available for any refreshments.
CHILDREN: All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Picnic Mozart
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Pork, lemon, fennel seed and chilli roll served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Cold roast beef with dill and mustard, served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Verdi - for vegetarians
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and feta salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Picnic Puccini - for vegans
Curtain Raiser
Artichoke, olives and pepper selection
Overture
Summer vegetable terrine with garlic pesto served with artisan sourdough roll and plant butter
Main Act
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetable galette served with: green bean and pine nut salad; petit pois, asparagus and mint salad and dressed new potatoes
Finale
Tarte au citron with berries
Allergens: Gluten, mustard, egg, milk, sulphites
Hampers come with recyclable cutlery, plates and napkins and will be ready for collection from the picnic desk in front of the main house on your arrival.
We encourage you to purchase your picnics and wine at the same time as your opera tickets as we may have to limit numbers although they can be added to your booking later as numbers permit. Early booking will also guarantee a reserved picnic table and chairs set up on the main lawn. Bookings for all picnics will close on June 5th.
Add a bottle or two of wine or champagne to your order - chilled as appropriate - and perhaps some sparkling water which will also be ready for you, with glasses. Choose from this carefully selected list and to encourage you to pre-order, we are offering them at better prices than will be available on the night:
White wine
Pinot Grigio, Tempo Passa
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Whale Watcher
Viognier, Domaine de Vedilham
Rose wine
Cotes de Thau Rose, Maison Boutinot
Red Wine
Sentier dans les Vignes Rouge, IGP Mediterranee
Malbec, Stones Throw
Pinot Noir, Novas Gran Reserva
Fizz
Prosecco, Martinotti , Adria Vini
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Selection (Half bottle0
Champagne Gremillet, Brut Ambassadeur
Sparkling water
San Pellegrino, 75cl
Prices range from £17 to £40 and are shown on the ticket booking page. You are welcome to order these without ordering a picnic although we regret that tables and chairs are only for pre-ordered picnics.
If you have any queries about the opera, please contact [email protected]