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Opera under the Stars
Join the Cherry Trees charity for this magical event at Manor House School in Effingham, Surrey. Rogue Opera will take you on an enchanting journey through the masterworks of Bizet, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and more in their high-energy cabaret format. Tickets include a glass of Pimm’s or sparkling elderflower on arrival, and optional picnic boxes and cabaret-style seating are available to pre-order. All proceeds will go to support Cherry Trees’ outstanding care for children with complex disabilities.
Picnics on the Lawn: You are very welcome to make the most of your time in the glorious surroundings by rustling up a delicious picnic to enjoy before the Opera. Please feel free to make your picnic as lavish or simple as you choose with drinks of your choice.
Or save yourself the hassle and pre-order one of our picnic boxes. You can choose from:-
Chilled Asian Chicken with mango, parsley and celery, Rainbow Slaw, baby new potato with chive and radish, shredded carrot and beet salad, vine tomato, red onion, olive and cucumber.
Vegetarian Tartlet, Rainbow Slaw, Baby new potato with chive and radish, shredded carrot and beet salad, vine tomato, Red onion, olive and cucumber
Both boxes are £12 and include a napkin and bamboo cutlery.
You can also add a tub of Grays Gelato for £3. This can be added to your booking when purchasing your tickets below.
Other comforts - please bring anything else you may need to make your evening comfortable, such as tables, chairs and cushions. If you would like to save the effort you bringing your own chair, you can pre -book one of our cabaret-style seats. Chairs are £10 per person and will be spread around shared tables. This can be added to your booking when purchasing your tickets below.
Parking - Free parking will be available at the venue with accessible parking bay also an option. There will also be a pick and drop off point for taxi’s or those getting a lift.
Picnics on the Lawn: You are very welcome to make the most of your time in the glorious surroundings by rustling up a delicious picnic to enjoy before the Opera. Please feel free to make your picnic as lavish or simple as you choose with drinks of your choice.
Or save yourself the hassle and pre-order one of our picnic boxes. You can choose from:-
Chilled Asian Chicken with mango, parsley and celery, Rainbow Slaw, baby new potato with chive and radish, shredded carrot and beet salad, vine tomato, red onion, olive and cucumber.
Vegetarian Tartlet, Rainbow Slaw, Baby new potato with chive and radish, shredded carrot and beet salad, vine tomato, Red onion, olive and cucumber
Both boxes are £12 and include a napkin and bamboo cutlery.
You can also add a tub of Grays Gelato for £3. This can be added to your booking when purchasing your tickets below.
Other comforts - please bring anything else you may need to make your evening comfortable, such as tables, chairs and cushions. If you would like to save the effort you bringing your own chair, you can pre -book one of our cabaret-style seats. Chairs are £10 per person and will be spread around shared tables. This can be added to your booking when purchasing your tickets below.
Parking - Free parking will be available at the venue with accessible parking bay also an option. There will also be a pick and drop off point for taxi’s or those getting a lift.
Saturday 16 August
Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 4EN
Timings Gates will open at 17:00 for your arrival and set up.
The Gramophones will be playing and your chairs and picnics will be available (if ordered)
The Opera will start shortly after 18.00, with a 30-minute interval from 19:00 – 19:30
Carriages at approximately 20:45.
Tickets
Tickets cost £45 per person.
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