Dress Rehearsals
Dress Rehearsals in 2023-2024
A moment before the premiere
Enrolment to 2023–2024 Dress Rehearsals
Seats for our open Dress Rehearsals are allocated in order of enrolment, with priority given to first-time visitors. The maximum group size for schools is two school classes and 30 people for other groups due to restricted audience numbers. Please note that bookings are only accepted via the application form on our Finnish site and according to the schedule given below. Please see the enrolment instructions.
Groups who have applied for seats will receive confirmation of successful enrolment within two to three weeks. Some Dress Rehearsals also include production-specific workshops. These will be announced separately to those who have successfully enrolled in the rehearsal in question. Please note that the current schedule may change.
Open Dress Rehearsals in the 2023–2024 season at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet
The application forms will be published on the Finnish site before the enrolment starts.
Fri 8 Sept 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Swan Lake (duration 2 h 45 min, incl. 2 intervals)
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Age recommendation 9+.
Wed 27 Sept 2023 at 11 a.m. Don Giovanni (duration 3 h 15 min, incl. 1 interval)
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Age recommendation 13+.
The performance features bright and flashing lights, scenes with sexual imagery, and excessive use of intoxicants.
Tue 31 Oct 2023 at 11 a.m. Madama Butterfly (duration 2 h 55 min, incl. 1 interval)
Age recommendation 13+.
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Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 11.30 a.m A Christmas Carol (duration 2 h 15 min, incl. 1 interval)
For elementary schools only!
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Fri 19 Jan 2024 at 11.30 a.m. Romeo and Juliet (duration 2 h 50 min, incl. 2 intervals)
Age recommendation 10+.
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Tue 23 Jan 2024 at 11 a.m. Dialogues des Carmélites (duration 3 h, incl. 1 interval)
Age recommendation 13+.
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Wed 28 Feb 2024 at 11.30 a.m. Dracula (duration 2 h 15 min, incl. 1 interval)
Age recommendation 10+.
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Wed 17 Apr 2024 at 11.30 a.m. The Stravinsky evening (duration 1 h 50 min, incl. 1 interval)
Age recommendation 10+.
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Any questions? Contact us at yleisotyo[at]opera.fi
Enrolment instructions
We are delighted by the high level of interest groups have taken in our open Dress Rehearsals. To make it possible for as many groups as possible to attend, it is important to answer all the following questions on the enrolment form:
- Has the group previously attended a Dress Rehearsal? If so, when?
- Group contact details (name of group/school/year)
- Group size (adults and children separately, max. 2 school classes for schools and approx. 30 people for other groups)
- Group contact person, phone number and email address
- Reason why this group should be chosen to attend the rehearsal
- Reason why this group should be chosen to attend the rehearsal
Unfortunately, we are unable to process incomplete enrolment forms or accept enrolment via email. As it takes a few weeks to process the forms, there is a slight delay in confirming seats.