POP-UP Opera are reviving their first ‘tragic’ opera this Spring and are at The Shelley Theatre in Bournemouth on Saturday night (March 11).

Staged to great acclaim in 2016, Pop-Up’s version of I Capuleti e I Montecchi (sung in Italian with English captions) conjures an atmospheric and intimate environment that places spectators at the heart of Bellini's moving love story.

With their signature ‘Silent Movie’ captions that add another layer to the performance, Pop-Up embrace the unique spaces in which they perform, driven by Bellini's enchanting score. Now well established on the touring opera circuit, the company skilfully adapt their operas to each individual venue, making every performance unique, while always maintaining the highest standards.

Artistic Director, Clementine Lovell said: "Experimenting with a tragedy is a new direction away from comedy and has been very exciting for us. Bringing the thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy of this piece into these intimate and atmospheric spaces has presented a new way of engaging our audiences and created something quite visceral. We are looking forward to developing it further and exploring more amazing venues."

This is the most tragic love story of all time, where two star-crossed lovers – Romeo and Juliet - find their worlds ripped apart against a new backdrop of Italy’s bloody family feuds and gang rivalry. Witness how their all-consuming passion tries to survive amidst violence, hatred and vicious grievances. Bellini's classic bel-canto opera is brought to life in an intense chamber production by the critically-acclaimed Pop-Up Opera.

Local dates: Saturday March 11, Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth, 7.30pm Beechwood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH5 1LX

Saturday April 8, Freshwater Memorial Hall, West Wight Arts, Isle of Wight, 7pm Avenue Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 0

More information at www.popupopera.co.uk