William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon
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William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon is performed on 20 November 2026 at St Mary's Church in Whitley Bay. Rocket Opera and the William Shield Chamber Orchestra present the composer's first operatic masterpiece from 1778. Tickets are priced between free and £13.70.
Rocket Opera & the William Shield Chamber Orchestra William Shield's first operatic masterpiece of 1778.
This is the first performance in modern times, in a new edition by Alexander Walls, tonight's conductor. Rocket Opera provides the outstanding soloists. The story is based on the ancient custom in which couples who had been happily married for a year and a day could claim a flitch (side) of bacon. Plenty of popular airs and original compositions helped establish Shield as a leading composer of comic operas in the late 18th century.
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William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:30.
William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon is held at St Mary's Church in Newcastle upon Tyne (Claremont Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3SF).
Tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon range from £0 to £13.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Mary's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon
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William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon is performed on 20 November 2026 at St Mary's Church in Whitley Bay. Rocket Opera and the William Shield Chamber Orchestra present the composer's first operatic masterpiece from 1778. Tickets are priced between free and £13.70.
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Rocket Opera & the William Shield Chamber Orchestra William Shield's first operatic masterpiece of 1778.
This is the first performance in modern times, in a new edition by Alexander Walls, tonight's conductor. Rocket Opera provides the outstanding soloists. The story is based on the ancient custom in which couples who had been happily married for a year and a day could claim a flitch (side) of bacon. Plenty of popular airs and original compositions helped establish Shield as a leading composer of comic operas in the late 18th century.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon?
William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:30.
Where is William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon taking place?
William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon is held at St Mary's Church in Newcastle upon Tyne (Claremont Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3SF).
How much are tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon?
Tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon range from £0 to £13.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Mary's Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon?
Tickets for William Shield Ten - The Flitch of Bacon can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free – £13.70
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Until Friday, 20 November 2026
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