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Two Halves of Guinness A play about the life of Sir Alec Guinness

Tomorrow (February 25) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guilford.

Two Halves of Guinness, performed by Zeb Soanes, directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson.

Details here 👇

We loved that The Drinking Song from La Traviata got the Winter Olympics closing ceremony started! ❄️

The tour has started!

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to the stage in a one-man performance, directed by Selina Cadell.

At the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, on Saturday, February 21.

Two Halves of Guinness is a witty, heartfelt tour through Alec Guinness’s extraordinary life and career – A one-man show starring Zeb Soanes, directed by Operaglass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson.

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Two Halves of Guniess, with direction and music by OGW's Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson, and starring Zeb Soanes, is on tour!

Find all the locations and dates, via Zeb Soanes website, here 👇

Two Halves of Guinness | Watermill Theatre Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations.Yet after a distinguished career as one of

This weekend at The Stage Theatre of the Year - the Watermill Theatre near Newbury, Two Halves of Guinness, with direction and music by OGW's founders Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson.

A one-man show telling the extraordinary life story of Sir Alec Guinness, starring Zeb Soanes.

Details here 👇

Two Halves of Guinness - Park Theatre From stage to Star Wars – the Oscar winning actor unveils the origins of his success. Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story of Alec Guinness, revisiting his most memorable characters ...

Coming up in the spring... 🌷

OperaGlass Works' co-founder Selina Cadell directs Two Halves of Guinness, by Mark Burgess, starring Zeb Soanes, at London's Park Theatre.

From April 20. Details and booking here 👇

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Showing at Stockbridge Town Hall tomorrow!

Stockbrige Community Cinema management says: "It's a mesmerising piece of work. It's also quite an emotional experience, even on a small screen. So this showing on the big screen should be even better!"

🎫 via Stockbridge Community Cinema

Never been to the opera?

Make 2026 the year that changes!

OperaGlass Works' beautiful film of La Traviata allows cinema-goers to experience opera at local cinemas.

One day screenings of OperaGlass Works' La Traviata continue through January and February 📽️

With thanks for all your support in 2025... and looking forward to sharing more opera with you in 2026! 🎶

Our film of La Traviata is showing at independent cinemas across the UK through December and the New Year.

Find out more about OperaGlass Works and our previous projects here: operaglassworks.com

606 Distribution - La Traviata (OperaGlass Works) 606 Distribution presents OperaGlass Works' new film of Verdi's La Traviata, in UK Cinemas for special screenings from November 18th 2025

Find out where you can see OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata in selected cinemas in December, January and February - details here 👇

See OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata at South Hill Park
Arts Centre on Wednesday, December 17, at 7pm.

Details and booking here: www.southhillpark.org.uk/shp-events/l...

La Traviata (PG) - Malvern Theatres A revolutionary opera experience that will move you to tears.  Forget everything you think you know about filmed opera. Opera Glassworks has created a breathtaking cinematic masterpiece that transform...

Next Tuesday!

Catch OperaGlass Works' La Traviata in Malvern 📽️

Details here 👇

A Christmas treat 🎄

La Traviata is showing at these fabulous screens this month 📽️

All the world’s a stage... 🎭

Operaglass Works' founders, Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson, on the set of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Selina with music by Eliza, at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on opening night.

Tickets via @chicagoshakes.bsky.social.

Susana Gaspar as Violetta in LA TRAVIATA

I am delighted that our forthcoming release of the beautiful 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 film of 𝗟𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗔 is starting to get some healthy bookings coming in. Directors Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson have created something beautifully filmic and totally accessible for opera fans and newcomers alike.

Our beautiful film of La Traviata will be playing at 36 cinemas across the UK and Northern Ireland from today.

🎫 Book now to see La Traviata on the big screen! 🎬

⌛ Just a few days to go until special one-day screenings of OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata get underway at cinemas across the country.

From November 18 - check listings at your local Omniplex or independent cinema! 📽️

606 Distribution - La Traviata (OperaGlass Works) 606 Distribution presents OperaGlass Works' new film of Verdi's La Traviata, in UK Cinemas for special screenings from November 18th 2025

La Traviata will be showing on big screens across the country from November 18! 📽️

Special one-day screenings will be held at more than 30 cinemas between November 18 and February 12, 2026.

Find all the details and book tickets here 👇

"A play for our times, reflecting the tangles of a powerful patriarchy and the wrongful accusations made when power and reputation take precedent over listening and truth."

This Nov & Dec, OGW's Selina Cadell directs Much Ado About Nothing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

"New to opera? It’s the perfect introduction. A lifelong fan? You’ll see this classic in an entirely new light."

See OperaGlass Works' La Traviata on the big screen in the Lake District! 🎬

Showing at Zeffirellis and Fellinis in Ambleside on November 18.

The Rake's Progress, The Turn of the Screw, La Traviata... What's next?!

OperaGlass Works' next project is now in the early planning phase...

Following the success of our film of La Traviata, we are excited to be in the early stages of planning for OperaGlass Works' next project.

Watch this space - we'll tell you more when we can!

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Catch OperaGlass Works co-founder Selina Cadell (in a bin!), with Douglas Hodge, Mathew Horne and Clive Francis, in Samuel Beckett's Endgame at the Theatre Royal Bath - ending October 4.

Have you found storylines from the 1990s film Pretty Woman, and Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film Moulin Rouge familiar?

Both draw on Verdi’s La Traviata, one of the most beloved operas of all time 🎼

EDDIE IZZARD PERFORMS SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET

Eddie Izzard's Hamlet, directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell with music by OGW's Eliza Thompson, is now on tour in the UK.

Details here 👇

When selecting an opera to turn into a film, we choose La Traviata for its wonderful, accessible music and simple, moving love story.

We take it out of the great opera houses and bring it into a new light, on screen.

Available to watch via Now TV.