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Event Description

Pacific Opera Victoria is thrilled to offer students, educators, and community groups the unique opportunity to experience the artistry of opera up close at our final dress rehearsal for each production at the Royal Theatre.

Promo codes are sent to schools and Ticket Access Program partner organizations in advance of each production.
Students may also purchase tickets in advance in person at the Baumann Centre or the Royal Theatre (valid student ID required).

Should you be on the promo code list? If you are a teacher, school administrator, or prospective Ticket Access Partner, please email Christina, Pacific Opera’s Box Office Manager, at boxoffice@pacificopera.ca for more information and to sign up.

A classic masterpiece where art and truth collide amidst tyranny.

“The idea of truth—truth from political and religious leaders, truth through art, and the struggle to trust ourselves— is at the heart of Puccini’s masterpiece. Tosca is a gripping tale of love, lust, murder, and political intrigue. With Puccini’s richly romantic score, this new production (a co-production with Vancouver Opera) revisits the timeless story of Floria Tosca, a beautifully tragic opera singer caught between love and the machinations of power. A masterpiece of the operatic canon, Tosca resonates deeply with its exploration of art versus authority, delivering visceral drama and lyrical beauty. Brett Polegato returns to Victoria in the role of Scarpia..” – Artistic Director Brenna Corner, Pacific Opera Victoria

Puccini’s Tosca is one of the most iconic operas ever written, and its dramatic power has left a lasting mark on pop culture. The opera’s gripping story of love, jealousy, and political betrayal has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Quantum of Solace, where Bond attends a performance of Tosca during a pivotal scene. Its famous arias—“Vissi d’arte,” “E lucevan le stelle,” and “Recondita armonia”—have become shorthand for operatic passion and have been featured in everything from The Sopranos to Captain America: The Winter Soldier, cementing Tosca as a cultural touchstone far beyond the opera house.

 

*Ticket prices are subject to change.