Grange Park Opera

FAQs

How do I get tickets for Grange Park Opera?
Tickets are offered for sale by postal ballot to Supporters of Grange Park Opera and the Festival Mailing List.

Online booking opens from Tuesday 16 February 2010 for tickets and returns throughout the Season. Alternatively, please call the box office on 01962 73 73 66. They will post you a booking form.

I would like to support Grange Park Opera/Nevill Holt Opera?
It's very easy. Please contact rachel@grangeparkopera.co.uk or call Rachel on 01962 73 73 63.

The opera office will send you a form to complete. There are various levels of support ranging from £35 up to £1000 per year.

What is Gift Aid?
Grange Park Opera is a charity (1068046). Any UK tax payer wishing to make a donation to a recognised UK charity, large or small, regular or one-off, can use Gift Aid to increase their donation.

You just need to give a simple Gift Aid declaration and pay enough tax to cover the amount reclaimed. The charity then claims back the basic rate income tax you have already paid. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can claim a personal benefit - worth 23 pence for every £1 donated. You can either claim this as a personal benefit or choose to give it to charity.

Anyone who has paid enough income tax or capital gains tax in the current financial year to cover the amount reclaimed by the charity can use Gift Aid. So, if you give £100 you need to have paid at least £28 in income tax or capital gains tax. You need to complete a simple declaration, giving the charity your name, full address and an acknowledgement that you are aware of the requirement to have paid enough tax. This can be done by giving a simple declaration in writing, over the phone or online. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can reclaim 18% personal tax relief (the higher rate, 40% minus the basic rate, 22%) on your donation. This works out at 23 pence for every pound you donate. Since April 2003, higher rate taxpayers have been able to claim this in their tax return for the previous year, rather than wait until they complete the return for the year the gift was made.

How do I get to The Grange?
For maps and directions please go to visit The Grange.

How do I get to Nevill Holt?
For maps and directions please go to visit Nevill Holt.

Is the theatre enclosed?
Yes both theatres are enclosed. Performances at The Grange are staged inside the smaller Greek temple in a theatre that won many architectural awards. At Nevill Holt there is an intimate 300 seat theatre in the stable courtyard.

Is there a plan to restore The Grange?
The house is the responsibility of English Heritage. They have made it safe and put on a new roof but believe that being able to see the skeleton of the house and its various architectural phases is of huge interest.

I've lost my tickets? Help!
Call the box office on 01962 73 73 66 to let them know. Duplicate tickets can be posted or collected from the box office on the day. Each performance day we have a nightly list and we can tell at glance where your seats are in the theatre.

I have a guest with walking difficulties. Can I get permission to drop them off nearer to the theatre?
Please inform the opera office at the time of booking so that we can make your visit as smooth as possible. You will be sent a notice for your windscreen allowing you to drive down to the Goldfish area, drop off your guest and return the car to the car park.

What should I wear?
Most guests prefer to wear evening dress (black tie/long or short dress). Men who do not wish to wear black tie may opt for any stylish alternative. A shawl or wrap is useful for the cooler evenings.

Where do I picnic?
You may picnic in the Long Marquee or hire a private Indian Pavilion which seats 8 - 12 people. For more details call the opera office on 01962 73 73 68. Alternatively you may sit anywhere in the grounds. There are beautiful wirework benches dotted around for your use or you might like to bring your own folding table and chairs.

Can you tell me running times of the productions?
We don't tend to know this information until much nearer the opening night. But as a guide, most operas finish by about 9.30pm.

Is there a shop at The Grange?
There is a very stylish shop at The Grange selling an eclectic mix of items including vintage opera glasses, mohair wraps, and children's retro toys. Please note the Corner Shop can only accept cash or cheque. We always stock brilliant umbrellas too.

How do I get tickets for Grange Park Rising Stars Autumn Tour?
Tickets for the tour dates at The Grange are available from the box office.