Glynde - Glyndebourne Opera House 
In Beddington a road turns off north from the A27 and heads to Glynde and the famous Glyndebourne Opera House, which was opened in 1934 by John Christie with a performance of Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro". The performances of opera, mainly by Mozart, but also by composers such as Handel, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky and Benjamin Britten, staged here attract numerous music-lovers from all over the world.
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A trip to the Glyndebourne Festival is a trip back in time. Originally opened in May, 1934 on the estate of opera lover John Christie, the Glyndebourne Festival has gradually expanded to include operas other than Mozart's and to gradually expand its seating to 1,150 although tickets are still difficult to come by. Located near Lewes in Sussex, the festival, which runs form mid-May through mid-August, is known for the formal clothes donned by the guests and the lavish picnics that take place on the lawn during intermissions.
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Glyndebourne Opera Festival
This annual three-month festival is one of the most famous in the world. The festival runs from late May to late August and includes a number of large-scale productions performed by some of the best performers in the world, who come together to form star-studded casts.
Performances take place in the Christie Estate Theatre and are usually sold out months in advance.
Performances take place in the Christie Estate Theatre and are usually sold out months in advance.
Performances begin early and include a long interval for dinner. Three restaurants and a picnic area are available for dining during intervals. Formal dress is required.
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