Pop-Up Opera 2025

Join us this summer to experience opera on a miniature scale, with specially-created 30 minute performances brought to life by two singers, instrumentalists and a beautiful set of illustrations.

Scottish Opera presents a celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan comedies – A Little Bit of The Pirates of Penzance and A Little Bit of The Gondoliers. Packed with screwball humour, memorable characters, and of course brilliant tongue-twisting tunes, these 30-minute operas are perfect for audiences of all ages. Enjoy a single performance or a double feature!

In addition, Pop-up Opera 2025 presents a Scottish Opera original – Puffy MacPuffer and the Crabbit Canals. This special performance cruises through the very different canals that run the length and breadth of Scotland.

A Little Bit of The Pirates of Penzance at 1.30pm – BOOK NOW

A Little Bit of The Gondoliers at 4pm – BOOK NOW

Puffy MacPuffer and the Crabbit Canals at 12pm – BOOK NOW


Come along and get creative before you set sail with Puffy MacPuffer at the Grain Exchange!

These fun, free art workshops are aimed at kids aged 5 to 8 and will be led by Puffy MacPuffer illustrator, Iain Piercy, helping children create their own artwork inspired by the show.

All art materials will be provided.

Workshop running time is 45 minutes, giving you time for a quick break before you see the Puffy MacPuffer performance at 12pm.

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
Wednesday 2 July 2025
12pm, 1.30pm and 4pm
Family-friendly
7
The Cutty Sark Centre, 40 High Street, Ayr KA7 1PA

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