Rough For Opera

a scratch night for new opera hosted by Second Movement

rough for opera is a performance platform for composers to share new work and opera in progress. Each event is a snapshot and celebration of contemporary opera making with most work being brought from page to stage for the very first time. With an informal and intimate atmosphere and a Q and A following each performance rough for opera is a great way for audiences to engage directly with opera makers and for composers to get invaluable feedback about their work at an early stage in its development.

visit the rough for opera blog for more information about upcoming events, past performances and how you can take part.

rough for opera 21.01.14

with first performances of new opera from composers Alex Groves, Edward Henderson and David Merriman.

Manspangled

Edward Henderson (music)
Lavinia Murray (words)
Imogen Tedbury, (director)
presented by Bastard Assiginments

Silver Birch (working title)

Alex Groves (music)
Rebecca Hanbury (director)
Amy Insole (movement director)

Strange Exiles
David Merriman (music and words)

with Q and A led by Professor Paul Barker (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama)