19:00-20:15, Saturday 16th September 2023

Online

 

Music & Words: Helen Epega

 

Join us online to enjoy Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera Reimagined together. Book for free to watch the video recording of our live performance before a chat with the creators of the show.

 

In a realm of peace, The Menemeh tribe maintain harmony through enchanting songs.

 

Envy strikes when The Vrugos, from the realm of the stars, desire the prosperity brought by The Menemeh to Earth. Tempted, The Menemeh lose their voices, plunging the universe into chaos.

 

Kenate, the rising Queen, embarks on an epic journey to The Venus Bushfires realm. She battles The Vrugos and seeks to find The Peace Song, a potent melody that can unite all worlds and restore peace on Earth. Join Kenate on an adventure to discover her true voice through love, hope, betrayal and possibly redemption. The fate of the universe lies in her hands.

 

Age Rating: All ages, but mostly adults

Content Advisory: to see content advisories for Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2023 shows, click here.

 

Produced by EMCA

 

Venue: Online

 

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Cast:

Composer, Librettist and Lead Vocal: Helen Epega

Composer, Librettist and Lead Performer: Helen Epega

African Percussion: Richard Ọlátúndé Baker

Electric Guitar: Adam Coney

Piano: Ben Collyer

Soprano: Louisa Martin

Mezzo: Emma Louise Jones

Tenor: Constantine Akritides

Choreographer, Movement Artist: Francis Angol

Movement Artist: Lauryn Pinard

Executive Producer: Baba Jallah Epega

 

 

 

On the same day:

Composer, Librettist and Lead Vocal: Helen Epega

Composer, Librettist and Lead Performer: Helen Epega

African Percussion: Richard Ọlátúndé Baker

Electric Guitar: Adam Coney

Piano: Ben Collyer

Soprano: Louisa Martin

Mezzo: Emma Louise Jones

Tenor: Constantine Akritides

Choreographer, movement Artist: Francis Angol

Movement Artist: Lauryn Pinard

Executive Producer: Baba Jallah Epega