Have you experienced Glyndebourne yet?

Top tips for your evening to the Opera at Glyndebourne:

Look good. There is no longer any formal dress code for attending the opera, but Glyndebourne expects its guests to be wearing black tie for its performances during Festival season.

Know a little bit about the opera you are attending. This can be achieved in numerous ways, of course; Glyndebourne, for example, offers “opera bites”, which are introductions to a selection of its repertoire.

No matter how arresting or engrossing the performance is, please try not to sing/hum/tap along. It may not go down well with your neighbours!

Remember the difference between your bravo/brava/bravi and brave for the performers – one certainly wouldn’t want to cause offence by getting the gender wrong (some of the performers are less than elfin)

Finally, enjoy it! It’s quite a spectacle, and bear in mind how long it has taken the company to prepare the opera – there’s a reason for the term “operatic”

Take a look at what The SaVVy Club have organised for a magical experience at Glyndebourne.

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