The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
The world premiere of The Grand Old Opera House Hotel is a story of art bringing us together in hopeless circumstance, to the tune of some of the most popular opera songs ever written.
About The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
The Grand Old Opera House Hotel has seen better days. It used to be a magnificent Opera House, whose stage was graced by the great sopranos and baritones of the age.
Nowadays, it’s fist fights that shatter glasses, the only divas are the ones who check-in and there’s not a single romantic hero to be found.
When shy Aaron joins the hotel’s ramshackle team he’s faced with emotionally volatile guests, apathetic staff and inept management. Not to mention the rumour of a pair of singing ghosts haunting the corridors.
But through the madness, one voice rings out clear, capturing both his ears and heart – and Aaron chooses to go into battle with the hotel's magical chaos in order to find the person who owns it.
A heart-filling ensemble comedy from Olivier Award-winning writer Isobel McArthur (Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of), Kidnapped) and directed by Traverse Theatre Artistic Director, Gareth Nicholls (Ulster American, Crocodile Fever), this world premiere of The Grand Old Opera House Hotel is a story of art bringing us together in hopeless circumstance, to the tune of some of the most popular opera songs ever written.
The Grand Old Opera House Hotel is part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2023.
Image: Michael Cranston
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