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Sunday 14 September 2025, 2.30pm

Saffron Opera Group: Der fliegende Holländer

Saffron Opera Group: Der fliegende Holländer

Presented by Saffron Opera Group

Tickets from £16

Price includes a commission of £1.00

A captain is cursed to sail the seas of the world forever, only allowed to make landfall once every seven years. Will he find the love of a faithful woman to break the curse?

Performance information

Running time

3 hours 15 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Wagner Der fliegende Holländer

Performers

  • Saffron Opera Group Orchestra
  • Michael Thorne conductor
  • Saffron Opera Group Chorus incorporating
  • Saffron Walden Choral Society
  • Simon Thorpe Der Holländer
  • Mari Wyn Williams Senta
  • Charne Rochford Erik
  • Andrew Greenan Daland
  • Andrew Henley Der Steuermann
  • Yvonne Howard Mary

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Information for your visit

Sunday 14 September 2025, 2.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

1.30pm - 2.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

1.30pm - 2.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

1.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

2pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

2.30pm

Show ends

5.45pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

5.45pm – 6.45pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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