The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comic opera in 3 Acts by Otto Nicolai, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The knight Sir John Falstaff decides to fix his financial woes by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants, mistresses Ford and Page. They discover they have received identical love letters from Falstaff offering his services as a lover. These two independent and feisty ladies set out to embarrass and take their revenge on Falstaff and in so doing, teach him a well-deserved lesson. Meanwhile, Anna Page, (the daughter of Mr and Mrs Page), has her own troubles as she cleverly resists the rich and absurd suitors her parents have chosen for her in favour of her beloved Fenton. From its charming overture, (which is also a popular concert hall favourite), sparkling arias, brilliant choruses and ensembles as well as comical characters and plot situations, this fun and much-loved opera will delight audiences as it has done since its premiere in 1849.

Rockdale Opera Company is delighted to offer our patrons our 2025 Season Package, which includes the following benefits: a 10% discount on standard ticket prices and free ticket exchanges prior to the performance if your plans change. Otto Nicolai's comic opera The Merry Wives of Windsor (14, 15, 21, 22 June 2025) follows Sir John Falstaff's schemes and hilarious comeuppance, with charm, wit, and sparkling music. Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata (29, 30 November; 6, 7 December 2025) tells the tragic love story of Violetta and Alfredo in 19th-century Paris, with stunning music, glamour, and heartfelt drama.

Do you love to sing? Have you ever chortled your favourite aria in the shower and wondered what it would be like to be a performer? Are you curious about how a chorus learns a new piece of music? Do you love the euphoric feeling engendered from singing en masse? Or do you simply love opera and fancy an afternoon of fun and camaraderie? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for the Company’s back-by-popular-demand 🎶🎶SING WITH ROCKDALE OPERA🎶🎶 at Rockdale Town Hall, 2pm on Saturday 23rd August, 2025. Come along and let our talented Musical Director, take you through 3 popular and well-known pieces from our repertoire of opera, operetta and Gilbert and Sullivan. No previous experience is required, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun for a couple of hours. Music will be provided in an email closer to the day, but don't worry; you do NOT need to be able to read music to participate!

Rockdale Opera Company is excited to present Giuseppe Verdi's beautiful and timeless classic, La Traviata. Debuting in Venice in 1853, the opera is based on La Dame aux Camelias by Alexandre Dumas (fils) It follows the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in 19th century Paris and her ardent but doomed love affair with Alfredo, a young nobleman. From the infectious drinking song "Brindisi" and the joyous hedonism of Act I, to Violetta's heartbreak in Act II and the inevitable tragic ending, La Traviata continues to be one of the world's most-performed operas, for good reason - passionate and emotional music, glittering and glamorous settings and a story that tugs at the heart.