Throughout the month of October, Edmonton Opera is thrilled to offer a series of free community events surrounding our upcoming production of Lilies (Les Feluettes). These events will give you greater context and enhance your experience of this groundbreaking new Canadian opera before you see it at the Jubilee!

Buy Lilies tickets from $40

Free Community Events

Gay Film Series

To celebrate the Alberta premiere of Lilies (Les Feluettes), Canada's first gay opera, we present a free film series at Metro Cinema Garneau showcasing the best of gay cinema from both Hollywood and Canada in the last 20 years.

Brokeback Mountain • Sept 30 at 4 pm • Get your free tickets on Eventbrite

Tom at the Farm • Oct 2 at 7 pm • Get your free tickets on Eventbrite

Lilies (film version of the opera) • Oct 4 at 7 pm • Get your free tickets on Eventbrite

An Evening with Kevin March

Ever wondered what goes into the creation of a full-length opera? Well, we have brought in the composer of our upcoming production Lilies (Les Feluettes), Kevin March, to explain first-hand his inspirations and process of putting the piece together. Don't miss this special edition of Opera 101!

Thursday, October 12 at 7 pm • Art Gallery of Alberta
Meet and greet with Kevin at 6 pm 
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres served, drinks available for purchase.

Les Feluettes Staged Reading

In collaboration with L’UniThéâtre, Alberta’s only professional francophone theatre, we present a staged reading of Michel Marc Bouchard’s iconic play Les Feluettes in French (with English surtitles). This is a great chance to experience the story of Lilies before you see it in its operatic form at the Jubilee!

Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7pm • La Cité Francophone

CLC Brown Bag Lunch with Michel Marc Bouchard

One of the biggest names in Canadian theatre today, Lilies (Les Feluettes) librettist Michel Marc Bouchard will be reading excerpts from his work at the Canadian Literature Centre's lunchtime series. This free reading will be followed by a discussion about the upcoming production of Lilies.

Friday, October 20, 2017 at Noon • Rutherford Library South 2-09 (University of Alberta)

Lilies community events supported by the Edmonton Community Foundation

Gaze at the stunning fall colours in Edmonton's river valley while the talented cast of Lilies share their favourite arias with you in this intimate recital. Get your tickets to the Servus Opera Brunch today! Your ticket includes a welcome mimosa, delectable brunch buffet, and performances by the Lilies cast.

Sunday, October 1 • 11 am • Royal Glenora Club

Cost: Adult $85 • Child (12 & under) $35

Brunch season tickets are also available!

Cost: Adult: $240 • Child (12 & under): $90

Buy Tickets

Single tickets and season tickets to Don Giovanni, HMS Pinafore, and Lilies are now available! To get the best seats, call our box office at 780.429.1000

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