19:30-20:15, Thursday 26th September 2024
The Cockpit
Words: Madeleine Brooks
A semi-staged reading of a new opera in progress telling the true story of Violet Gibson, the Irish woman who very nearly single-handedly changed the course of the Twentieth Century, and was also a bit mad.
The piece explores how a seemingly powerless individual can find strength of will to take drastic action when faced with a chaotic world, and the fine line between bravery and insanity.
Brought to you by a mainly Irish creative team led by a direct descendant of Violet.
Violet played by Rachel Nic Thomás
Age range: 15+
In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.
Produced by Queen Mab Opera
Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH.
On the same day:
Director/Librettist: Madeleine Brooks
Conductor: Matthew Quinn
Composer: TBC
Director/Librettist: Madeleine Brooks
Violet: Rachel Nic Thomás
Mussolini/Doctor/Willie Gibson/Father Benedict: Adam Brown
Production Assistant: Leila Saleh
Sound Design: Aran O’Grady