Scottish Opera

First on my doors open day list as a trip to Scottish Opera’s HQ. The building was built for the society of engineers and it is very grand. If you’re into stained glass windows then please try to get in to see it. The windows celebrate Glasgow’s industrial past and notable engineers. The grand staircase is marble and there are some rehearsal spaces.
I made a wee video of my adventure
and you can hear their youth choir in bits of it.
One of the saddest bits was the plaque near the entrance in memory of all the engineers who died on the Titanic. I believe they stayed on the ship keeping the lights etc working (if you’ve seen the film you’ll have seen the lights stayed on but not realised why) while it sank.
A beautiful, living building.

From small scale tours across the country, to the major productions that crowd Scotland’s large theatres, Scottish Opera remain dynamic and innovative. Having introduced short opera as part of their 5:15 programme, and reinterpreting classics with a determinedly contemporary spin, the company is fighting to make opera accessible, especially for the youth market.
The large scale of their productions has threatened their financial security in the past, but their ambitions are admirable. They offer regular discounts, link up with other businesses to offer night out packages and tour almost relentlessly. Despite the modern settings, they never compromise on quality, and guarantee a sophisticated evening’s entertainment.