The Llandovery Castle - Opera Laurier - Saturday

Experience the artistry of Laurier's talented students, faculty, and guests during our 2025–2026 concert season.

Join us for Opera Laurier's presentation of The Llandovery Castle by Stephanie Martin, part of Laurier’s Faculty of Music 2025–26 concert season.

About the Ensemble/Performers:

Opera Laurier includes voice students enrolled in The Practice of Opera courses. Students participate in two productions each year—a fall opera scenes concert and a fully staged winter opera—and engage in every aspect of production.

Music Director: Kate Carver

Pre-Show Events

• 6:30–6:50 p.m. | Mezzanine
  Join Nate Hendley, author of Atrocity on the Atlantic, for a talk on the historical context behind The Llandovery Castle. He will also be available for a book signing, with copies available for purchase.
• 7:10–7:25 p.m. | Theatre Auditorium Lobby
  Enjoy a pre-show performance of World War I–era songs by members of the cast.

If you have questions or need assistance, please check our Theatre Visitors' Guide for details on tickets, entrances, accessibility, parking, and more. You can also speak with our Box Office staff when you arrive, email us at concerts@wlu.ca, or call 548-889-4206.

Tickets

Tickets may be reserved in advance through Eventbrite, or purchased at the door using cash or credit card.

Online through Eventbrite, or Credit Card at the Door:

• General: $30 + fees
• Senior (65+): $22 + fees
• Students*: Free
• Laurier Faculty & Staff: Free

*Student tickets include high school students, post-secondary students, and anyone under 18.

Cash at the Door:

• General: $35
• Senior (65+): $25

Finding Us

Outdoor signs will be posted for all events to guide you to the correct entrance. Please check for these signs when you arrive, as entrance locations may vary by event.

To find the Theatre Auditorium and Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, navigate to: Savvas Chamberlain Music Building - 75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5

Parking

• White permit parking lots are free of charge after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and during the weekend until 2 a.m.
• Gold permit parking lots are free of charge after 10 p.m. on weekdays and during the weekend until 2 a.m.
• At all other times, Pay & Display parking is available. The closest lot to the Faculty of Music is Lot 20, which is registered as Lot 3501 in the HonkMobile app. Payment can be made by credit card or cash at the machine, or through the HonkMobile app.

Accessibility

For full accessibility information when attending events at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music, please refer to our Theatre Visitors’ Guide.

Support the Faculty of Music

At the end of your ticket order, you’ll have the option to add a donation in support of Laurier’s Faculty of Music. Your gift helps fund the education and research that demonstrate music’s impact on individuals and communities and directly supports our students.

If you’d like to make a monthly contribution, you can give here: Make a monthly gift

Thank you for investing in the next generation of musicians.