The University of Warwick has announced the open air screening of several international sporting events, as well cultural treats like opera and ballet on campus this summer.

For arts enthusiasts, Warwick will be showing a number of performances live from the Royal Opera House, beginning with the ballet Romeo and Juliet on 11 June, and the operas Carmen and The Marriage of Figaro in July, as part of the BP Big Screen event. Sports fans can enjoy a summer of open air sporting fixtures with the Women’s World Cup finals, the Wimbledon finals and the Netball World Cup finals all showing in July.

Ian Rowley, Director of Engagement at the University of Warwick, said: “Whether you are a sports fan or a culture vulture, we have something for everyone showing on our Piazza Big Screen this summer. Come and join us on campus to share the big-game atmosphere for the Women’s World Cup. There’s tennis and netball to enjoy too. Or why not bring a picnic and a few friends and enjoy a summer’s evening watching the opera or ballet streamed live from the Royal Opera House. ”

Visitors to campus are advised to check the website before travelling and are informed that crowd management provisions will be in place for some of the football games, based on expected numbers in attendance. Drinks and food will be available to buy from Piazza stalls or Student Union outlets.

Full details of all the events on Warwick’s Piazza Big Screen are listed on the Big Screen What’s On page: www.warwick.ac.uk/bigscreen

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Royal Opera House BP Big Screen events:

The Royal Ballet | Romeo and Juliet

11 June at 7.30pm | pre-screening starts at 7pm

 

The Royal Opera | Bizet’s Carmen
2 July at 7pm | pre-screening starts at 6.30pm

 

The Royal Opera | Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
Tuesday 9 July at 7pm | pre-screening starts at 6.30pm

 

Women’s World Cup screenings

Semi final: Saturday 6 July 4pm

Final: Sunday 7 July 4pm

 

Wimbledon screenings

Women’s final: Saturday 13 July

Men’s final: Sunday 14 July

 

Netball World Cup screening

Final: Sunday 21 July 7.30pm

 

 11 June 2019

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