Gianni Speaky Series: Ri Baroche, Spoken Word Artist
Introducing our blog series, Gianni Speaky - where we introduce you to members of the creative team, cast and crew and give you a look behind the scenes for our latest production, Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will). First up, we have Ri Baroche, Writer, Performer and Theatre Maker commissioned for Gianni Schicchi (or Where There's A Will) to write a new overture…
Thangam Debbonaire and Bob Willard Watts to head new UK Opera Association
A new trade body representing the UK’s opera sector – UK Opera Association (UKOA) – launched recently, bringing together an initial group of 20 opera companies to strengthen the future of opera and ensure the art form continues to thrive across the country.
Puccini meets White Lotus in our next Reinvention
Hot on the heels of the final curtain call for OperaCocktail in 2025, OperaUpClose are thrilled to see our next major production; Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will) begin to come to life. Friday 12th September, at Rambert Studios on London’s Southbank, saw cast and creatives come together for a first read-through of Vahan Salorian and Hannah Kumari’s new score marking a significant milestone in the creative development of this work…
OperaUpClose to welcome Steve Phillips as Executive Producer (Maternity Cover)
We are excited to announce that Steve Phillips will join the OperaUpClose team in September as Interim Executive Producer, covering maternity leave for Executive Producer and Deputy CEO, Ally Rosser.
