Melania The Opera

21:00-21:40, Thursday 25th September 2025

The Cockpit

Music: Jeremy Limb & Melinda Hughes

Words: Melinda Hughes & Jeremy Limb (with additional lyrics by Rich Hall )

SOLD OUT. An additional performance has been added on Thursday 2nd October 2025.

Set in 2027, during the tumultuous third year of Donald Trump’s second term, Melania Trump, accompanied by her venomous personal assistant, arrives at a school to deliver a speech for her anti-bullying ‘Be Best’ campaign. 

Meanwhile, the world is in turmoil: Russian troops, having already annexed Ukraine, Hungary and Romania, are advancing westward. During the visit, news breaks that Putin’s forces are invading Slovenia, Melania’s homeland. 

With the White House issuing a statement “I don’t care, America First”, Melania is ordered to leave, but she is consumed by fury. She faces a defining choice: Should she finally break her silence, stand up to her bullies and remain loyal to her husband, or do what’s right for the future of humanity? 

Melania The Opera is a laugh-out-loud, farcical comic opera that blends sharp political satire with personal journeys.

You can download a programme for Melania The Opera here.

Age range: All ages, but mostly adults

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In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.

Produced by Cheyne Productions Ltd

Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH.

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Music: Jeremy Limb & Melinda Hughes

Words: Melinda Hughes & Jeremy Limb (with additional lyrics by Rich Hall )

Melania: Melinda Hughes

Melania’s PA: Phil Clieve

School Principal: Louise Innes

Reporter: Meighread Dandeneau

Bodyguard: Nathan Richards

Director: Daniel Slater

Music Director: Guy Murgatroyd

Choreographer: Tim Claydon

Designer:  Carly Brownbridge