What to expect
Prior knowledge is not required, but a synopsis can make a first visit easier to follow.
A good place to start
Choose a programme and running time that appeal to you. Check the view from the seat, any introductory talk and the venue's accessibility information.
What to compare
- Programme style
- Running time
- Seat view and access
Leave room to enjoy it
Build the outing around the experience you most want to share. Allow time to arrive, pause and get home. For a group, agree on the pace and level of participation before you book.
Something else to discover
Opera
Opera combines singing, music and theatrical storytelling.
Live music
Live-music venues can offer seated listening, standing gigs, jam sessions or small acoustic performances.