Opera
Why opera’s ultimate outsider is out for revenge
Shunned by the industry — Siv Wennberg was applauded for her spectacular vocals – but her outspoken nature clashed with the ‘highbrow’ ideals of the industry, and she was shunned. Now a new film is finally spotlighting her story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Faith No More's Roddy Bottum on learning to love Bigfoot
A monster of motivation — The first openly gay man in hard rock has set himself a new challenge: turning some giant life lessons into Sasquatch: The Opera!
Written by: Cian Traynor
The opera shining a spotlight on Trump’s travel ban
Centre stage politics — After being banned from entering the US, British-Iranian composer Soosan Lolavar is taking on immigration, borders and racism with her new show ID, Please.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
This opera is set to tackle the stigma surrounding sex work
Deconstructing the stereotypes — Siobhan Knox and Alex Etchart’s new production - The Sex Workers’ Opera - wants to reclaim and redefine stereotypes, and create art that represents people on their own terms.
Written by: Julia Martincic
How a skater’s lustful scribbles on cardboard are helping opera to evolve
Defiant scrawls of love — Progressive composer Shinji Eshima collaborates with skater-turned writer Scott Bourne to update contemporary opera with modern musings on love.
Written by: Alex King