The Friends of Cape Town Opera is presented by singers from The University of Cape Town Opera School and accompanied by head coach, Dr Lisa Engelbrecht.The evening will be set on the beautiful and historic Plaisir de Merle estate, situated on the scenic Simonsberg Mountains between Paarl and Franschhoek. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic baskets and blankets and laze on the lawns in front of the Manor House, whilst enjoying a magical mix of operas from Strauss, Offenbach, Lehar and beyond with the cream of South Africa’s top operatic vocal talent.As Plaisir de Merle’s wines will be on sale, guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol.Gates will open at 16h00 and the music will start at 18h30.Tickets are available from Webtickets or Snapscan and cost R120 per adult, children under - 18 get in for free. Tickets will also be available from the farm on the evening.Please note, limited blankets and glasses will be available to rent, in addition to ice and small food items being for sale. Picnic baskets can also be ordered directly from Peaches and Cream at a price of R250 per basket, no wine included and enough for two; call +27.218630940 to book your picnic basket which can be collected on arrival to Plaisir de Merle on the evening of 14 November 2015.Plaisir de Merle is located in Simondium on the R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek.