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2011/12 Production: La Traviata
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Welcome to West London Opera

About WLO

WLO - West London Opera - was founded by Anthony Underwood in 1961, to provide experience of full stage productions of grand opera for young singers hoping to make a career in opera. This is still the mission today.

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Within two years of its foundation, the group became established with productions of Rigoletto (Verdi) and The Bartered Bride (Smetana). In 1964 the group staged its first production at Ealing Town Hall - La Traviata (Verdi). Ealing Town Hall became the home of WLO for many years until in 2000, when WLO moved its productions to the Questors Theatre in Ealing. The founder died in 2005 but the opera group continues to flourish and last season enjoyed a new venture - "The Merry Widow".

This season's production in May 2012 will be "La Traviata".

As well as offering training and experience to young singers hoping to make a career in opera, WLO also offers the opportunity for everybody to join the chorus and participate in the staged productions. There are also opportunities to work backstage or front-of-house.

As a charitable organisation, the objectives of WLO remain unchanged over the years. It offers the public the opportunity to see and hear opera at affordable prices and to experience the wonderful world of Grand Opera. Nabucco

If you are interested in auditioning for a part in a production or joining the chorus (rehearsals are on Wednesdays), then please click here.

The group rehearses in St Paul's School, Brentford, Middx. on a Wednesday evening.

Latest News

Fund-raising Quiz Evening

Come along to our fund-raising quiz evening - and bring your family and friends! You don't have to be an egghead, and you're not the weakest link!
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La Traviata Auditions

Following the auditions at the beginning of November the female parts have been filled but we are still looking for some male parts!
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More Men Needed

Rehearsals for Traviata are going well but we still need more men!
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Chorus Fees Reduced

Following a meeting of the Trustees, we have taken account of economic realities and revised our chorus fees accordingly.
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Join us for Carols at Osterley Park

Carol singing in the Stableyard at Osterley, helping to get you into the festive spirit.
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Latest Post

  • Rehearsal 1
    - Jan 14, 2012
  • More Chorus
    - Oct 09, 2011
  • Otello
    - Oct 09, 2011
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