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Edmonton’s resident professional opera company since 1963. We honour tradition, explore boundaries, and embrace the evolution of opera.
Join us for a season of art that resonates beyond the stage. Edmonton Opera brings the community together through meaningful artistic experiences that celebrate our shared humanity. Founded in 1963, Edmonton Opera is dedicated to producing great performances that showcase the powerful emotions of opera to our community. Each season, we challenge ourselves to present familiar favourites in imaginat
A room full of possibility.
A few weeks ago, these seats were empty.
Then came the orchestra. The artists. The crew. The audiences. The applause.
Four performances. Countless hours. One story brought to life.
Thank you to everyone who helped fill the room.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
Wagner Siegfried Opera | Wagnerian | Edmonton Opera | Canadian opera artists | Edmonton theatre events | Classical Music performance
Apparently dragons, cursed treasure, and world-ending prophecies aren’t the biggest problem in Siegfried.
The real issue?
Red flags.
We asked audience members one simple question:
Who has the biggest red flag?
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
Video:
Wagner Siegfried Opera | Wagnerian | Edmonton Opera | Canadian opera artists | Edmonton theatre events | Classical Music performance
05/31/2026
Over the past week, audiences stepped into the world of Siegfried and shared what stayed with them long after the final note.
From first-time Wagner attendees to longtime opera lovers, these are a few of the reflections we heard from the people who experienced the production firsthand.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this chapter of the Ring Cycle.
Siegfried closes tomorrow with one final performance.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre at the Citadel Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
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Music & Libretto by Richard Wagner
Adaptation by Jonathan Dove
CAST
Samuel Levine — Siegfried
John Tessier — Mime
Neil Craighead — Wotan / The Wanderer
Jaclyn Grossman — Brünnhilde
Dion Mazerolle — Alberich
Alex Halliday — Fafner
Sydney Frodsham — Erda
Elizabeth Polese — Waldvogel Singer
Sammy Ivany — Waldvogel Onstage Performer
Elias Theocharidis — Mime Understudy*
Leila Kirves — Brünnhilde Understudy*
Queen Hezumuryango — Erda Understudy**
*Edmonton Opera Emerging Artist Program
**Opera on the Avalon Emerging Artist Program
CREATIVE TEAM
Director — Rodula Gaitanou
Conductor — Simon Rivard
Set & Video Designer — Andy Moro
Costume Designer — Jessica Oostergo
Lighting Designer — Mikael Kangas
Fight & Intimacy Director — Morgan Yamada
Répétiteur — Christopher Gaudreault
Stage Manager — Gina Moe
Assistant Stage Manager — Hunter Luh
Assistant Stage Manager — Anna Davidson
Apprentice Stage Manager — Imogen Wynters
Photos: Nanc Price Photography
Opera Talk is where curiosity meets conversation.
Before each performance of Siegfried, audiences are invited to join Dr. Manfred Zeuch and special guests for a deeper look into the world behind the opera: leitmotifs, storytelling, symbolism, and the ways Wagner’s influence still echoes through film, theatre, and music today.
Part lecture, part conversation, part deep dive for the opera-curious.
No expertise required. Just curiosity.
Opera Talks begin 45 minutes before each performance and are free for ticket holders to attend.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre Citadel Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
05/29/2026
Turns out the world of Siegfried is surprisingly relatable.
Swipe through for dragons, destiny, cursed treasure, and a few situations that may have hit a little too close to home.
Tag a friend and tell us which character they are.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
There’s something special about catching people in the moments right after a performance.
No prepared remarks. No script. Just whatever they’re still carrying with them from the theatre.
When a story explores love, power, loss, hope, and the possibility of a different future, the conversation doesn’t always end with the final note.
Some of our favourite moments after the show aren’t onstage. They happen out in the lobby, hearing people try to put the experience into words while it’s still fresh.
What we keep hearing about Siegfried is how immediate it feels.
Close enough to hear every breath, every shift in the orchestra, every moment of tension and release.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
Video: Zebra Society
Photo:
Wagner Siegfried Opera | Wagnerian | Edmonton Opera | Canadian opera artists | Edmonton theatre events | Classical Music performance
05/28/2026
Opera Talk is where curiosity meets conversation.
Before each performance of Siegfried, audiences are invited to join Dr. Manfred Zeuch and special guests for a deeper look into the world behind the opera: leitmotifs, storytelling, symbolism, and the ways Wagner’s influence still echoes through film, theatre, and music today.
Part lecture, part conversation, part deep dive for the opera-curious.
No expertise required. Just curiosity.
Opera Talks begin 45 minutes before each performance and are free for ticket holders to attend.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre at the Citadel Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
Photos: Edmonton Opera | Sydney Reid
Some of our favourite moments after the show aren’t onstage. They happen out in the lobby, hearing people try to put the experience into words while it’s still fresh.
What we keep hearing about Siegfried is how immediate it feels.
Close enough to hear every breath, every shift in the orchestra, every moment of tension and release.
SIEGFRIED
May 25, 27, 29 & 31
Maclab Theatre at the Citadel Theatre
In partnership with the Citadel Theatre’s Heart and Hub Program
Video: Zebra Society
Photo: Nanc Price Photography
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