Edinburgh Fringe
Comedy of Operas
Multi award-winning international sell-out show! Featuring the world's favourite arias - including many that you didn't realise you already knew! Five exceptional singers perform opera's greatest hits mixed with rock, pop and their own signature style of physical comedy. This is opera for everyone. Highly original, sublimely talented, utterly hilarious. 'Will make you beam with joy. Is there anything better?' ***** (Time Out). 'An awesome "opera masterclass"... their powerful voices are amazing' ***** (Le Parisien). 'Impossible not to be seduced' ***** (Paris Match). 'An extraordinary musical comedy' ***** (Platea). Max Award - Best Musical Show.
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This show contains audience participation.
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Press articles
Joe O'Curneen on A Comedy Of Operas
"The moment the performers start singing, people instantly recognise the tune".
Kelly Apter, The List, 8th August 2023Comedy of Operas: Crazy Opera Comes To Town
It's been a huge hit in Spain and France and now A Comedy of Operas, which combines Opera's Greatest Hits with physical comedy, is coming to Edinburgh.
Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 7th August 2023Interview with Joe O'Curneen, co-director and creator of 'A Comedy of Operas'
"A Comedy of Operas is a musical comedy featuring some of the world's most famous arias, combined with a number of pop and rock hits as well. It's a story of a troupe of five eccentric performers in search of love and acclaim."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: A Comedy of Operas Q&A
BWW caught up with A Comedy of Operas to chat about bringing the show to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 3rd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 4th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 5th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 6th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 7th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 8th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 10th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 11th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 12th Aug | 14:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 12th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 13th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 14th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 15th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 17th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 18th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 19th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 20th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 22nd Aug | 18:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 23rd Aug | 18:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 25th Aug | 18:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 26th Aug | 18:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |
| 27th Aug | 16:00 | Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) |