The Merry Widow opera coming to Pembrokeshire estate
Pembrokeshire's Rhosygilwen estate will host The Merry Widow on July 11 and 12.
The opera will be performed by a 30-strong cast of professionally trained singers, all with local roots.
Catrin Aur, trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and now residing in Ceredigion, will take the lead role, blending vocal talent with comedic charm.
The production is directed by Llandysul-born Fleur Snow, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Her direction adds a fresh perspective to Franz Lehár's operetta, with lyrics sung in English and interspersed with adapted Welsh lines.
The production, supported by a 10-piece live orchestra, will take place in Neuadd y Dderwen (The Oak Hall).
The venue is known for its acoustics and rustic charm.
Audience members can also enjoy a picnic interval in Rhosygilwen's formal gardens.
The Merry Widow promises an evening of laughter, romance, and music, set in the picturesque West Wales setting.
For those interested in attending, tickets are available through the Rhosygilwen website.
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