What if the thing you were searching for found you first?

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers, and in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature ELIO, the universe calls back! This cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. When he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be

In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

 

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

 

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. Still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amid the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of them decides to venture into the dark heart of the mainland, he soon discovers a mutation that has spread to not only the infected, but other survivors as well.

A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank), BIRD is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about marginalised life in the fringes of contemporary society. 12-year-old Bailey (astounding newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn) and wayward brother Hunter in a squat in Gravesend, north Kent. Approaching puberty and seeking attention and adventure, Bailey’s fractured home life is transformed when she encounters Bird (Franz Rogowski, Passages), a mysterious stranger on a journey of his own. A wondrous portrait of the transition from childhood to adolescence that remains grounded in her typically empathetic social realism, Arnold’s latest strides to the wildly poetic rhythm of her own drum.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Funhouse Comedy Club returns to The Regal, Stowmarket on Thursday July 3rd for more fun and laughter.

 

Topping the bill is multi-talented award winning comedian Phil Nichol, an acclaimed actor, producer, presenter, writer and musician who has also made various appearances on Radio and TV. Bursting with fun and frivolity, he loves to break boundaries and try something whilst enjoying a wonderfully hilarious mix of ridiculous rants, on practically every farcical subject conceivable. Audiences are always fascinated by his magnetic persona.

 

Opening the night will be the somewhat cynical and gloomy Mike Gunn, who despite this has the ability to get the crowd on his side, however far he pushes! In his first Edinburgh Festival Show, he appeared as a funeral director! He has appeared on numerous TV programmes, including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Celebrity Deal or no Deal (CH 4), and Harry Hill’s TV Burp (ITV). He has also been a contributor for The Guardian and written for Time Out, The List and Match of the Day Magazine and was support for Lee Mack on a huge theatre tour

 

Completing the line-up is Samantha Day who has been described as “The real deal, a fresh voice tempered by a life full of square peg experiences”.

 

Compere for the night will be Martin Westgate who appeared on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and made the judges chuckle with cheeky digs at David Walliams.

7.00pm doors

7.30pm show

10.15pm ends

Please note that there is a strict procedure to protect the acts and allow other members of the audience to enjoy the evening. If you use foul or abusive language or constantly heckle the acts we reserve the right to ask audience members to leave the venue.

- Please note line-ups are subject to change -

Shrek (Mike Myers) has rescued Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), got married, and now is time to meet the parents. Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father. But not everyone is happy. Shrek and King Harold (John Cleese) find it hard to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. It's not just the family who are unhappy. Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) returns from a failed attempt at rescuing Fiona, and works alongside his mother, the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), to try and find a way to get Shrek away from Fiona.

This screening is a relaxed screening, where the lights are brighter, and the sound is lower to create a relaxed environment for the whole family to enjoy. These screenings are particularly aimed at families with SEND children.

Please Note: There are only 5 minutes of pre-show trailers, it is advisable to arrive before the time advertised.

International tribute "Fearlessly Taylor" is performed by the brilliant Ashleigh Stevens, who has been performing as a Taylor Swift tribute for many years, and now she is bringing a new show to theatres in the UK with her amazing dancers.

This all-new multi-format show has already been dazzling audiences at clubs and festivals across the world with its faithful tribute to the musical ‘Eras’ of Taylor’s albums. From the eponymous ‘Taylor Swift’, through to record breaking album ‘Midnights’, this really is the definitive ‘Taylor Swift’ tribute show, and a real must for any ‘Swifties’ with all the hits and glitz of a true Taylor Swift show.

Each performance is a unique spectacle, featuring surprise songs and iconic tour highlights from Swift's stories past and present. This full-scale production sets a new standard in the tribute world, captivating audiences across the UK and beyond with its faithful homage to Taylor Swift.

Join us for an "enchanted" evening that celebrates the magic of Taylor Swift's music and legacy.

Join Stowmarket Operatic and Dramatic Society as they travel through time exploring well known musicals as they go. The show will include songs from Hamilton, Six, Oliver, We will rock you and Many more.

But wait!!  There is a surprise in store when you discover the mix up of the casting. Young people playing adults, females singing male songs and visa versa. It all makes for a great evening of comedy, music and dance accompanied by a live band. It’s not to be missed!

When King Harold (John Cleese) of Far, Far Away dies, the clumsy Shrek (Mike Myers) becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie (Justin Timberlake) in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona (Cameron Diaz). Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) joins the villains of the fairy tales plotting a coup d'état to become the new King.

This screening is a relaxed screening, where the lights are brighter, and the sound is lower to create a relaxed environment for the whole family to enjoy. These screenings are particularly aimed at families with SEND children.

Please Note: There are only 5 minutes of pre-show trailers, it is advisable to arrive before the time advertised.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet.

 

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

The once hideous ogre Shrek (Mike Myers) is now living a good life with wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and his three children. But he soon has a meltdown in front of them and his friends during his kids' birthday party. He suddenly wants to be a real ogre like he was before he ever met Fiona. So he turns to devious dealmaker Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) for help. At first, Shrek lives the life he once lost and everything is good. But he soon finds out that he has been set up by Rumpelstiltskin, who now rules the land with an iron fist. Teaming with friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Fiona, and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek is in for the fight of his life as he tries to get his life back before time runs out.

This screening is a relaxed screening, where the lights are brighter, and the sound is lower to create a relaxed environment for the whole family to enjoy. These screenings are particularly aimed at families with SEND children.

Please Note: There are only 5 minutes of pre-show trailers, it is advisable to arrive before the time advertised.

Four of East Anglia’s best-loved authors of romantic and historical fiction in conversation about life, love, and literature.

Heidi Swain has been passionate about writing from an early age. She gained a degree in literature and flirted briefly with a newspaper career before plucking up the courage to be a full-time writer. Now a highly prolific, multi-award winning author, her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in Norfolk, and her new novel, Best Summer Ever, came out in April.

Clare Marchant lives in Norfolk with her husband, and the youngest of her six children. She writes engrossing, dual timeline novels full of fascinating characters, and loves to spend her weekends researching amongst the local castles and monastic ruins of East Anglia.  

Jenni Keer lives in Suffolk with her antique-restorer husband, four teenage boys, and a blind cat called Seymour. Despite such a busy family life, she is a best-selling author of both contemporary and time-twisting historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Ravenswood Witch, was shortlisted for the 2023 RNA Historical Romantic Novel of the Year.

Rachel Hore is the Sunday Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including A Place of Secrets, Last Letter Home, and A Beautiful Spy, which were all Richard & Judy Book Club picks. Her books have sold more than a million copies and have been widely translated. Rachel lives in Norwich. Norfolk and Suffolk are favourite settings for her books.    

Signed copies of books by all the authors will be available for sale in the café, courtesy of Diss Publishing Bookshop.

Live on the Regal stage!

The 'Gavin and Stacey' actor will be telling stories in person from his career and talking about his new book, 'All Wrapped Up' - a compelling portrait of filmmaking under fire; the trials, tribulations, and hard-won successes of producing a piece of cinema, where the real battle isn't just on screen.

Get ready to Rock Around the Clock and Twist the Night Away with AT THE HOP, a high-energy musical theatre celebration of the greatest hits of the 50’s and 60’s. Starring the sensational JUKEBOX JEMS, this dazzling 3-piece girl group will transport you to the golden era of Rock & Roll, The Swinging Sixties, Motown Memories, and The Summer of Love with their powerhouse vocals, stunning harmonies, and spectacular costumes. With backing from the Retro Tones, it’s a guaranteed night to remember. Whether you’re a teen at heart or reliving your glory days, AT THE HOP is the ultimate feel-good trip down memory lane. Join us for a night of music, memories, and magic! Let the Jukebox Jems bring the hits of yesterday to life today!

Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas! Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion. Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with André Rieu — only in cinemas this summer

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring their celebration of one of the best-loved bands of all time - to the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket  for the very first time. Now in their 22nd year, the band have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country. Playing a mix of old and new Eagles' songs, all the classics - including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane - as well as Henley, Frey and Walsh solo numbers (like Boys of Summer, The Heat Is On and Rocky Mountain Way) along with some deep cuts, the band have wowed audiences with their faithful tribute to one of the most popular bands of all time.

The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars)  Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals) Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals) Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ed Chisholm (drums and percussion). Find out more by visiting the band's website at www.altereagles.co.uk.

"World class." - Lemonrock Gig Guide

"Pitch perfect harmonies." - Brighton Evening Argus

"A joy to watch." - East Anglian Daily Times

"One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing." - Windsor Observer

"The Alter Eagles brought more than a little American West Coast harmony to a warm English West Coast St Ives - they were perfect." - St Ives Times and Echo

Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief, featuring a thrilling rock score from composer Tom Kitt and Book & Lyrics from Brian Yorkey. At its heart is Diana, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. The musical won 3 Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of only ten musicals to win the prestigious award.

Contains 1x interval.

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis’ record breaking 2nd album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.

A thoroughly entertaining and upbeat show THE WONDER OF STEVIE celebrates the genius of the great American singer-songwriter, Stevie Wonder, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of our times.

Performed by a fabulous six-piece band led by award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash (a valued member of Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra since 2004) the show galvanises Stevie's biggest hits offering a storm-breaking performance featuring star vocalist, Noel McCalla, voted one of Britain's top soul singers by ‘Blues and Soul Magazine’.

Featuring such iconic Stevie Wonder dance-floor classics as 'I Wish' and 'Superstition' plus beautiful arrangements of 'My Cherie Amour 'and 'Ribbon in the Sky’ the show offers so many more Stevie Wonder classics plucked from a diverse catalogue of albums such as 'Signed, Sealed & Delivered', 'Talking Book', 'Innervisions', 'Songs in the Key of Life' and 'Hotter than July'.  

‘I marvel at this dazzling homage to one of the great masters of 20th- and 21st-century music.’ (Jools Holland).

‘Never have we heard the music of Stevie Wonder interpreted with such finesse, energy and all-round brilliance.’ (The House of Soul).

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring tunes of the iconic Everly Brothers in this unique acoustic theatre show, brought to life by performers from London's West End and internationally touring shows.

Experience the magic of candlelight as the timeless hits of the Everly Brothers come alive, enriched by the warm harmonies of acoustic guitars and the elegant touch of live strings and drums. Delve into the fascinating lives and extraordinary career of the Everly Brothers as we share captivating anecdotes and stories, adding a personal touch to these enigmatic songs.

This intimate setting promises a night filled with nostalgia, emotion and the timeless beauty of the Everly Brothers' music.

Don’t miss out on this heartwarming show that audiences are calling “absolutely amazing” “magical” and “a truly wonderful show”. Grab your tickets now and let yourself be swept away!

Dream, Dream, Dream...

★     "A really wonderful show!"    

★    "You were all incredible!"    

★     "What a brilliant night!"  

★    "Absolutely amazing!"  

★    "We didn't want it to end!"    

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? 

Following two previous completely sold-out appearances, ‘Song Sung

Blue’, a show paying tribute to the illustrious and wide-ranging music and career of Neil Diamond returns to The Regal, Stowmarket on Sunday 5th October 2025, with extra songs and an updated version of the show.

Celebrating 59 years since his first hit single and sales of over 130

million records, the show features hit after hit from Neil Diamond’s

career, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans,America, I Am… I Said, Hello Again, Beautiful Noise, You Don’t Bring MeFlowers, I’m a Believer, Love on the Rocks and many more.

Stephen, who has been performing professionally for almost 20 years,

pays homage to Neil Diamond’s vocal range, guitar playing and heartfelt stage presence along with his backing singers in a show, jam-packed with timeless songs and ballads from Diamond’s solo releases and as a songwriter for some of the world’s biggest artists and groups.

’Song Sung Blue' is described as a “love letter to Neil Diamond which

promises to bring back memories of heyday performances from the

1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s,” and is guaranteed to have Neil Diamond fans, old and new, singing along all night.

Good Times go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul &

disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music and bring it to life on

stage with a full 90-minute stage show. This energy-packed

experience comes complete with dazzling sequins, stylish

outfits, engaging crowd interactions, and all the signature

elements that make the Good Times experience unforgettable

for fans.

It is this attention to detail that makes Good Times the most

authentic tribute band on the circuit today.

Our setlist is a celebration of timeless classics, featuring hits

like “Good Times,” “Le Freak,” and “Everybody Dance,”

alongside iconic productions for Sister Sledge, Diana Ross,

David Bowie, Daft Punk, and many more!

Good Times will have you on your feet all night long.

*Good Times is not affiliated or endorsed by Nile Rodgers & Chic

We are thrilled to welcome this new Story Time family musical, an amazing follow-up to A Big Egg which our audience loved when it came to us in April.

Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween.

And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep...

Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off?

Based on a story from Steven Lee's best selling "How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales" this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together with your family.

So pop on your favourite pyjamas and come join us for this enchanting sing-along musical presented with a magical mixture of live action, music and animation.

Perfect for ages 2-102!

Audience reviews for A Big Egg

‘It was just right for our young ones, a great show. We all loved it.’

‘A most enjoyable afternoon for our grandchildren.’

‘Brilliant, the actor was so good.’

“The children were absolutely gripped throughout.”

Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga returns after his acclaimed 2023 Met debut in L’Elisir d’Amore, co-starring as Amina’s fiancé Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works. 

Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans. 65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.

With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th- century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimì, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the November 8 performance, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide.

On November 22, Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th- century Vienna to cinemas worldwide in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could hope” (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis- Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet.

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Making their regular visit to the Regal, to get the Christmas Party season started !!!

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.

The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance.  So book your seat and witness one of the hottest stage acts in the country and if you shout loudly enough, they may even do ‘Dancing Queen’ !!!!

Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.

Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favorite Christmas songs and carols. You’ll be singing along from start to finish, reliving cherished memories of Christmases past. With stunning costumes and even falling snow, it's been described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life.” This truly is the perfect way to kick off the festive season!

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure. Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczala as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczala reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on December 13.

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. On January 10, the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer—arrives in cinemas worldwide. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War, with baritone Artur Rucinski as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass- baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle, Giorgio.

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.   

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.      

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost. Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.     

After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide on March 21 as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo- soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Marke.

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award– winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker.