Welcome

NIMBY Opera produces innovative, exciting short opera works in Wellington, New Zealand.

The company was formed in May 2006 with four objectives:

1. To present professional, accessible and innovative short opera works to the general public of Wellington
2. To create performance and work opportunities for the top up-and-coming opera talent in Wellington – singers, directors, arts administrators and technical crew
3. To provide a different experience to the general public from the traditional ‘Grand Opera’
4. To support and commission new works by New Zealand composers

In February 2007 NIMBY Opera produced the New Zealand premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Trouble in Tahiti’ in the Wellington Fringe Festival. The production was regarded as a success, exceeding box office targets and gaining strong critical acclaim.

Our next production is 'Good Angel, Bad Angel' by Lyell Cresswell.

NIMBY Opera welcomes sponsors and businesses seeking to connect with a successful and growing arts organisation. Please contact us if you can offer support.