Join us for an engaging, hour-long in-person series featuring renowned host Robert Holliston, your guide to some of opera’s most captivating works. You don’t need to attend Pacific Opera Victoria’s productions to enjoy Inside Opera — though it might inspire you to! Seats are limited, so please RSVP through Eventbrite. See each link for details on the featured opera. Whether you’re a lifelong opera lover or curious to learn more, Inside Opera offers witty, insightful, and friendly explorations of the art form. Mark your calendars and connect with fellow opera enthusiasts for an enlightening and entertaining journey into the stories, music, and magic of opera. ( Performances at the Royal: Feb 18 – 24, 2025 ) Inside Opera Dates: Saturday, January 10 at 2PM & 4PM (RSVP here!) Immerse yourself in Puccini’s Tosca —a powerful tale of passion, politics, and betrayal. Set in Rome during a time of revolution, the opera follows the fiery diva Tosca, her idealistic lover Cavaradossi, and the corrupt chief of police Scarpia. With one of the most emotionally charged scores in opera, Tosca is a thrilling blend of romance and suspense where love is tested and sacrifices are made. ( Performances at the Royal: Oct 22 – 28, 2025 ) Inside Opera Dates: Saturday, March 8th at 2PM & 4PM (RSVP here!) Experience Gluck’s Orpheus & Eurydice —a timeless tale of love, loss, and the power of music. When Eurydice dies, Orpheus braves the underworld to bring her back, forbidden to look at her until they return. With its luminous arias and the ethereal Dance of the Blessed Spirits, this opera is an unforgettable journey where hope and heartbreak walk hand in hand. Having trouble signing up? Please call our box office at 250.385.0222. See all events NEW “pay what you can” model Inside Opera is an accessible program for our community to learn more about our productions. New this season, we have moved to this “pay what you can” model. The price point you select includes one General Seating ticket, plus free coffee/tea. $5 - Access Ticket $15 - Suggested Ticket $25 - Supporter Ticket (helps us support offering the access price) If price is a barrier, please email boxoffice@pacificopera.ca and we will book you a complimentary ticket. We're are excited to hear feedback from the community throughout the season on these changes, and we thank you for joining us at Inside Opera More Info Inside Opera Archive