Glyndebourne Festival 2017 launches this weekend. Opening with the UK's premiere of Cavalli's dramatic Hipermestra. It's now just two days away from the start of Festival 2017. The gardens are blooming the bars are fully stocked and the cast and creative teams are ready for curtain up. Have a peek at the behind the scenes image gallery of the rehearsals!
At White Lodge Sussex we look forward to welcoming old friends from the last two years as Lewes's number one luxury bed and breakfast accommodation. We also welcome new guests for the 2017 Festival. If you would still like to book tickets for the Opera and a luxury stay at White Lodge you can check the latest Festival ticket availability here and book your stay online with us at White Lodge B&B Lewes set in the beautiful Sussex countryside just a 15 minute cross country trip to Glyndebourne. Or if you prefer to book by phone call Ann on 01273 400151 or email stay@whitelodgesussex.com.
Or why not plan a trip for the Glyndebourne autumn tour, public booking starts on the 5th June 2017.
There are plenty of lovely places to visit locally why not extend your trip to East Sussex! Visit one of the many National Trust properties, Sheffield Park and Nymans are on our doorstep. Lewes Castle is 10 minutes away or the lovely Cuckmere Haven by the Seven Sisters takes you down to the sea. Brighton is a 20 minute journey you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city but retire back to the serenely of White Lodge for a good nights sleep!
A warm welcome awaits!
The latest guide on Glyndebourne ticket availability is detailed below - subject to rapid change!
Best availability for each production:
Hipermestra – best availability at weekends in May and June
La traviata – best availability in August
Hamlet – best availability on 13 June and 27 June
Ariadne auf Naxos – best availability in July
Don Pasquale – best availability in late July and late August
La clemenza di Tito – best availability on 11 and 13 August
Weekends:
Saturday 27 May Hipermestra Sunday 18 June Hipermestra Saturday 24 June Hamlet Sunday 2 July Hipermestra Sunday 9 July Ariadne auf Naxos Sunday 16 July Ariadne auf Naxos Sunday 23 July Ariadne auf Naxos Sunday 13 August La clemenza di Tito Sunday 20 August Don Pasquale
Mini-breaks:
Consecutive nights with good availability
29–30 June Hipermestra and Hamlet 7–8 July Ariadne auf Naxos and Hipermestra 27–28 July Ariadne auf Naxos and Don Pasquale 14–15 August Don Pasquale and La traviata 17–18 August Don Pasquale and La traviata 25–26 August La traviata and La clemenza di Tito