On Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July 2026 Acadian Opera will bring the sumptuous decadence of the Belle Epoque era to the Roxburgh Hall Theatre, Stowe, Buckingham MK18 5EH with a production of Franz Lehar’s comedy romance The Merry Widow.
The Merry Widow is a magical tale of money, mayhem and matchmaking in Paris at the turn of the last century.
Glamorous and wealthy young widow Hanna Glawari is surrounded by a flattering number of Parisian suitors on her return to Paris. But everything changes when an old friend from Hanna’s past enters the ballroom. One of the most popular romantic operettas, The Merry Widow is the perfect blend of comedy acting, dance and unforgettable music.
Arcadian Opera, renowned for bringing imaginative, traditional opera to Stowe using state of the art projections, employ professional singers for the principal roles, a chorus of talented and experience local singers, accompanied by a professional orchestra. As is usual for Arcadian Opera, The Merry Widow will be sung in an English translation so as to dispense with distracting subtitles and allow for a more immersive experience.
The performance will begin at 4pm to allow for an hour and a half interval in which to enjoy your picnic in the environs of the theatre situated within Stowe Landscape Gardens. If the weather is inclement ticket holders who have purchased tickets through our website will be advised if the picnic interval is to be cancelled by email on the morning of the day of the performance.
The Merry Widow, 11 & 12 July 2026, at 4pm
The Roxburgh Theatre, Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH