Merley House

In the Stillness - The Orlando Singers
2025-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA, United Kingdom
The Orlando Singers return to Merley House this December with their Christmas Concert, ‘In the Stillness’, Featuring lots of wonderful Christmas choral music from across the ages! We do hope you’ll be able to join us. Tickets available on the door (cards accepted) or in advance via Ticketsource.
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Merley House Silent Disco
2025-10-04 19:00 - 22:00
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*Please note – there is a small booking fee applied when purchasing tickets via Eventbrite. Alternatively you can book your tickets over the phone: 01202 885024.

Hurn Court Opera's 2025 John Seldon Masterclass
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00
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The Dorset Cello Classes - Celebration Concert
2025-04-26 14:30 - 16:30
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Trial by Jury - In Concert & 'G&S Favourites' - Bournemouth GaSP
2025-04-05 14:30 - 19:30
Act 1 – ‘Trial By Jury’ – In Concert
Synopsis
The defendant has broken his vow and left the claimant at the altar. The trial is full of humour and chaos, and the jury is divided. Will they side with the charming yet swindling defendant, the captivating claimant, or will the Judge intervene?
Act 2 – G & S Favourites – In Concert
Sit back and enjoy favourites from:
‘Pirates Of Penzance’
‘Iolanthe’
‘HMS Pinafore’
and more…
Set in the beautiful Merley House, this Concert will be sure to leave you with a smile in your face and a song in your heart.
Performances at 2:30 and 7:30pm.
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Merley House Silent Disco
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00
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A Festive Afternoon with The Bluestockings
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00

The Mikado - Bournemouth GaSP
2024-11-23 14:30 - 16:30

PRIZEWINNERS' RECITAL The Last Rose of Summer - Hurn Court Opera
2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:30
We have great pleasure in welcoming: Myrna Tennant, mezzo-soprano, winner of the 2023 Rosalind Armstrong Prize and Caroline Taylor, soprano, who is kindly replacing Holly Teague, winner of the 2023 Roger Higgins Prize with Aleksandra Myslek, piano
​Come and enjoy these fabulous artists capturing the ephemeral magic of summer. Programme includes Barcarolle duet from Tales of Hoffmann, Flower Duet from Lakmé and an evocative selection of lieder, French and English song. A gorgeous recital not to miss!
Tickets: £20 under-18s and those in f-t education free
​Patrons and Friends: please contact Andrew Foot to book and reserve seats.
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Songs and Scones - Musicalous
2024-08-11 16:00 - 17:30

Hurn Court Opera - John Seldon Masterclass led by Roderick Williams OBE
2024-07-14 14:30 - 17:00
Esteemed British baritone Roderick Williams OBE leads this year’s John Seldon Masterclass on Sunday, 14 July at 3.00pm at Merley House, Wimborne. Following the format of previous years, Roderick will work with several young artists selected by the Artistic Director, offering insights into technical aspects of singing and the training of a young singer. Given Roderick’s position as one of the UK’s most sought-after performers in both opera and recital, this promises to be a very special and popular event.
Doors Open at 2:30PM
Starts at 3:00PM
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Christmas Concert - Noël Nouvelet
2023-12-10 18:00 - 19:30
The Orlando Singers return to Merley House with a tempting selection of Christmas music across five centuries!
Tickets: £15/£5 (students) from TicketSource or on the door

Hurn Court Opera Prizewinners' Recital
2023-09-17 16:00 - 17:45
Two great favourites of Hurn Court Opera return for this year’s Prizewinners’ Recital. Soprano Marie Cayeux won both the Rosalind Armstrong Prize and the Anthony Lowrey Audience Prize in 2022, and Michael Lafferty, baritone, received the Second Prize in our inaugural 2018 competition.
They are joined by award-winning pianist, JongSun Woo, who most recently accompanied baritone Felix Gygli, winner of the Ferrier Awards 2023 at the Wigmore Hall.
Since their competition successes, the careers of Marie and Michael have moved on apace. This summer Michael has made his debut at the Glyndebourne Festival in the role of Officer in Poulenc’s Dialogue des Carmélites and Marie is part of the Chorus of the Bayreuth Festival.
In their two-part programme for this recital, the artists take you from the poetry and intimacy of art song repertoire to arias and duets of grand opera. Well-loved and less familiar music intertwine on a journey of vocal beauty and tenderness.
Tickets £20; under-18s and in full-time education-free
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La Nova Singers - Summer Serenade- An Afternoon Tea Concert
2023-06-11 14:30 - 16:30
A delightful summer concert of operatic favourites, tea and cake!
Featuring the fairy songs from Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, the afternoon concert will also include well-loved solos, duets and choruses from light opera, operetta, and G&S.
You will also be treated to a delicious afternoon tea with soft scones, sticky jam, sandwiches, and steaming hot tea.
Tickets £30 per person including concert and afternoon tea.
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*Bookings close on Tuesday 6th June at 12 Noon, tickets must be booked in advance.

Christmas with Dorset Chamber Choir
2022-12-19 19:00

La Nova Singers present - A Festive Christmas Afternoon
2022-12-18 14:30
Join La Nova Singers for their first concert at Merley House in the Old Library. La Nova Singers is a female ensemble and have been thrilling audiences with their unique and enchanting voices for the past 17yrs, with repertoire from Medieval to Modern, Classical and Sacred, Oratorio to Opera.
Here at Merley House, they will be presenting an afternoon of joyful Christmas music in celebration of the festive season, where the Old Library will resound with arrangements of old and new Christmas songs and carols including, O Holy Night, The Angel Gabriel, Still Nacht, When a Child is Born, White Christmas: plus songs by Ola Gjeilo, Herbert Howells, John Rutter, Lynda Spevaeck and more.
Drinks will be available from the bar during the interval.
The ensemble will be conducted by their musical director Michelle Nova, and accompanied on piano by Simon Giliver. Limited tickets are available for this exclusive event, so early booking is recommended.
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All tickets are £15 plus booking fee, through eventbrite.
We look forward to sharing this festive time with you all!

And another... VERY MERRY MERLEY CHRISTMAS!
2022-12-11 18:00

JOHN SELDON MASTERCLASS led by Kate Royal
2022-06-12 15:00
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Jubilee “Proms in the Park”
2022-06-05 18:30 - 22:00, 2022-06-04 18:30 - 22:00
Poole Symphonic Concert Band and Merley House present an evening of live music to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years as Queen.
Enjoy an evening of classical and modern music including all the popular sing-along proms classics including, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and I Vow to Thee My Country. This wonderful evening will conclude with a firework display.
Musical Director: Mr Peter Fudge
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General Admission – £25
Under 12 Admission – £10
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Important Event Details
Site opens: 18:30
Performance begins: 20.00
Performance ends: 22.00 (approx)
On Arrival – You will be directed to the car park and then please make your way to the event entrance which will be clearly sign posted.
Seating – We advise that you bring something to sit on e.g. a picnic blanket or camping chair. Don’t forget your sweater or a shoulder blanket as it does get a bit chilly later on!
There will be hot food and a bar available. You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks to celebrate this occasion. This event may be affected in the event of extreme bad weather.
Poole Symphonic Concert Band and Guests look forward to welcoming you to Merley House.
Website: www.poolesymphonic.co.uk
Email: poolesymphonic@gmail.com

CALM BEFORE THE STORM - A recital of art song and operatic arias
2021-10-17 17:00
Hurn Court Opera presents a recital of art song and operatic arias by Natasha Page, soprano, Angharad Rowlands, mezzo-soprano and Konrad Jaromin, bass-baritone. HCO provides quality performance opportunities for talented young classical singers at the start of their careers
Tickets from £15
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Aspiration through Inspiration - Joely Koos
2020-10-30 10:00 - 15:30
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To register your interest, please contact ali.kay@talktalk.net

A Very Merry Merley Christmas - with live music from The Orlando Singers
2019-12-08 17:00
Join the Orlando Singers to get the festive season off to a stylish start, in the elegant surroundings of Merley House, overlooking Wimborne.
With well-loved carols, some lesser known but with a true Dorset flavour, and a chance to join in your old favourites, this is an afternoon not to miss. A fully-stocked licensed bar complete the attractions of this exclusive event!
Audience numbers are strictly limited in the intimate setting of Merley House, so book yours early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets £10, available here

Songs of Love, Lust & Laughter!
2019-11-16 12:45

PRIZEWINNERS' RECITAL
2019-10-06 17:00
Featuring the winners of the 2019 Hurn Court Opera Singing Competition.
Tickets £15
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Picnic On The Lawn - with live music from 20 to 1 Big Band
2019-08-18 12:00 - 15:30
Come and enjoy live music from 20 to 1 Big Band on the grounds of Merley House near Wimborne. We’ll be playing a range of music which will include swing, latin, jive, funk and rock tunes for you all to enjoy your picnic and drink to.
The bar & BBQ will be open from 12:00 with live music between 13:00 – 15:30.
Free parking and entry. Bring your own picnic and something to sit on!
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*Subject to weather conditions*

Dorset Chamber Choir presents A Summer Gloria
2019-07-20 19:30
Tickets will also be available on the door

With a song in my heart
2019-07-07 19:30

The John Seldon Masterclass with DR CLAIRE RUTTER
2019-06-09 16:00
International soprano Claire Rutter will generously work with a selected group of emerging young singers and perform of some of her favourite repertoire.
Tickets £20
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