| The 2010 summer season kicks off at Opera | | | | summertime. This is one of those unique events |
| Holland Park with available tickets being snapped | | | | that the park is now associated with. |
| up quickly. In the heart of Holland Park, west | | | | Opera Holland Park is unique in that it provides a |
| London, performances of classic operatic | | | | very relaxed and informal environment for |
| productions take place in a huge canopy which | | | | enjoying opera. Many visitors choose to make a |
| houses 1000 seats. | | | | day of it in one of London's stunning parks, |
| Set in the beautiful surroundings of Holland Park, | | | | amongst the peacocks, squirrels and Japanese |
| the performances on offer appeal to avid opera | | | | gardens to enjoy a picnic, weather permitting of |
| fans and the novice alike. The programme includes | | | | course. |
| classic productions as well as slightly more | | | | In an effort to widen the appeal of opera, there |
| adventurous works from the Verismo repertoire. | | | | are 1,200 free tickets available to people aged |
| This season's highlights include Don Giovanni, | | | | 9-18 as part of the Inspire project and nearly 500 |
| Carmen, Pelleas et Melisande, Fidelio, La Forza del | | | | free tickets available to over 60s. |
| Destino and Fanastic Mr Fox. | | | | The opera season takes place from 1st June until |
| Holland Park, conveniently situated near | | | | 14th August 2010. Ticket sales are going fast and |
| Kensington High Street, dates to early 17th | | | | furious so if you wish to take advantage of |
| century. Today the park has been exploited to | | | | fabulously cultured and professional productions, |
| the full, presenting a range of activities in the | | | | book now! |