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It is with sadness that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Opera at Syon.
We know this will come as a huge disappointment to all those that kindly support the organisation of and attend this much-loved event, but want to reassure you that the we will be back to host the 30th Anniversary Opera at Syon in June 2022, when we are more hopeful that additional restrictions, limitations on numbers and other factors relating to the pandemic are less likely to have an impact on the format of this much loved event.
We are hoping to confirm the dates of the 2022 event very soon, but should you wish to be notified as soon as tickets are on sale, then please register your interest in joining us by emailing: events@childrenwithcancer.org.uk
We are excited to offer a wide range of opportunities for businesses to support the 30th Anniversary Opera at Syon.
If you would like to donate a prize or find out further information on sponsorship options in support of Children with Cancer UK, please email events@childrenwithcancer.org.uk
We held our 28th year of Opera at Syon on Wednesday 12 June and Thursday 13 June.
Over two nights, guests enjoyed a stunning performance by Diva Opera of L’italiana in Algeri and Madama Butterfly and a delicious dinner in the beautiful setting of the Great Conservatory at Syon Park.
We had some fantastic items up for auction including a week’s holiday in San Francisco, tickets to see The Magic Flute at The Royal Opera House and exclusive jewellery designed by Nada Le Cavelier.
The Opera at Syon evenings have raised an incredible total of over £1.4 million for Children with Cancer UK to date.
We were grateful to be joined at the event by two researchers funded by us, Dr Srdan Rogosic and Professor Sibylle Mittnacht. They spoke about their important research into safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments.
We really appreciate the fantastic support of all who attended Opera at Syon and helped to make it so special.
Many thanks to the following individuals and companies who helped to make the event truly magical:
| Diva Opera for their spectacular performances | Henry Bowring, our auctioneer | Briony Lewton for delicious canapes to begin and picnic hampers during the interval | Bayley & Sage (Wimbledon) for supplying the cheese |
| Superstars for organising the silent auction | His Grace The Duke of Northumberland, Beccy Thorp and all the staff at Syon | The Bankwood Group for brochure production | Flowers by Louise for flowers |
Our special thanks go to Lady Julia Craig Harvey and Mrs Peter Hargreaves-Allen, co-chairs of the organising committee, and to all members of the committee:
| Dr Jenny Beechey | The Lady Forbes | Mrs Andrew Lockhart | Mrs Julian Muir |
| Mr John Beechey | Mrs Basia Hamilton | Mrs Harry Eugene Lockhart | Mr Hugo Page, QC |
| Mrs Anthony Bonsor | Mrs Nicholas Haydon | Mrs Beau Mathieu | Mrs Marc Pereire |
| The Countess of Bradford | Mrs Ian Hunter | Mrs James Meade | Mrs Lincoln Seligman |
| Mr Benjamin Clark | Dr Susana Ingram | Mr Sam Melluish | The Countess Trapp von Matsch |
| Dr. Leonie H. DeRamus | Mrs Wolfgang Kerck | Mrs Richard Morse | Miss Ayesha Vardag |
| Miss Esther Eyre | Mrs Aboudi Kosta | Mrs Sam Morse | Mrs Alessandro Vattani |
| The Viscountess Lifford | Mrs James Whitaker |
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