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Madame Chandelier’s Opera Party for Kids

Join Madame Chandelier for an interactive and hilarious introduction to opera’s greatest hits. Expect dazzling performances, unforgettable characters, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Suitable for children aged 8+.

This event finished on Sunday 08 June 2025

Genre: Kids and Family

Location: Spiegeltent

Age Recommendation: 8+

Duration: 60 minutes

Madame Chandelier's Opera Party for Kids. A cut out of a women in a bright pink dress holding a plastic sword wearing a viking horn helmet against a bright blue background

More About This Event

Expect dazzling divas, dramatic death scenes, and hilarious high notes with Madame Chandelier!

Will you meet an evil queen who sings way too high, a princess who can’t stop crying, or a priestess who’s always on fire? Anything could happen at this opera party — and you’re invited!

Madame Chandelier brings opera to life with humour, energy, and a flair for the dramatic, making this an unforgettable experience for both opera enthusiasts and first-timers alike.

Suitable for children aged 8+.

 

For events in The Spiegeltent choose between Stalls (general admission stalls seating)or Private Booths (enjoy your own private booth for up to 5 people). Booths are located around the edge of the Spiegeltent and include a table in each. Choose a quantity of 1 for 1 booth (seating up to 5)

Nevill Holt Festival

The festival will continue to present a varied and rich programme of events in addition to opera that includes a wide range of talks and ‘in conversation’ events on visual art, culture, history, politics, wellbeing, sport and design as well as jazz, classical and world music performances, family events and comedy. See the full programme here. 

With panoramic views that look out over three counties, performance venues include the estate’s medieval chapel and award-winning theatre, with idyllic gardens designed by Chelsea gold medal winner, Rupert Golby. Festival-goers can enjoy outstanding pieces of modern British sculpture throughout the gardens, including works by Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Allen Jones and Marc Quinn