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Opera Holland Park

Opera Holland Park is a summer opera company which produces an annual season of opera performances, staged under a temporary canopy in front of the remains of Holland House, a Blitz-damaged building in Holland Park, west central London.

Theatre and canopy structure
The current theatre canopy was designed in 2007 by Architen Landrell and Hall + Bednarczyk and covers an area of 1600 square metres. It is completely free standing and designed to be craned into position over three days, followed by a fit-out period of two weeks. The inside layout was redesigned to meet COVID-19 restrictions in 2021. Opera Holland Park came into conflict with locals and the Friends of Holland Park in 2013 over plans to extend the canopy's erection period. Over 200 objections to any kind of canopy were received by the council and the organisation was ultimately unable to secure permission for an extension, but the season continued with its usual duration. Workmen erecting the canopy were subject to verbal abuse and anti-opera posters were put up around the park. ==Management and organization==
Management and organization
Until October 2015, the company was a part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with permanent staff technically council officers. The company became an independent charity in October 2015, receiving a final grant settlement of £5 million from the council, more than ten times their previous annual subsidy. A new board was installed, chaired by Charles Mackay CBE, former chairman of Historic Royal Palaces. ==See also==
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