There is nothing more rewarding for the team at OperaUpClose than seeing a project reach the stage and make an impact. It is a measure of the tremendous passion, commitment and hard work of all involved, especially the creative team and cast, that this latest Reinvention has proved such a joyful hit with press and audiences alike. Sitting in auditoriums experiencing shared moments of hilarity and delight has been a wonderful thing.  So, we take a moment to appreciate the show by reflecting on some top press and audience responses…

At the very beginning, during our first read-through, we spoke to PJ Harris for his perspective on Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will), which is now making its way to London for our penultimate performance on the tour before our final stop in Plymouth this weekend…

In our second episode of the Gianni Speaky Series, we speak to writer Hannah Kumari and composer Vahan Salorian. Watch the full interview for their take on this thrilling reinterpretation of Puccini and how it impacts the overall perception of opera today…

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…

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.