OperaUpClose in partnership with Manchester Camerata presents Wagner's The Flying Dutchman.

Poet and novelist Glyn Maxwell’s English libretto and award-winning composer Laura Bowler’s 8-piece chamber orchestration combine in a fresh and radically rethought version of a classic.

A haunting political tale exploring the psychology and realities of living on an island with hardening borders, The Flying Dutchman is a bold reimagination of this epic fable. Featuring recordings of community singing groups from across the UK alongside a cast of world-renowned opera singers and players, this is intensely powerful and involved musical storytelling bringing The Flying Dutchman to life as an urgent, contemporary tale for our times.

Director Lucy Bradley
Music Director Timothy Burke
Set & Costume Designer Ana Inés Jabares-Pita
Associate Music Director Robin Wallington

OperaUpClose is an ambitious, collaborative touring opera company with an on-going mission to improve the art form's availability, relevance and reach. They distil the essence of classic operas into new, contemporary, English language works with their own artistic integrity and excellence. To visit OperaUpClose's website, click HERE.

Manchester Camerata is a registered charity who believes in the transformative and connecting nature of music. To achieve their artistic excellence and forward-thinking ethos, collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. To visit Manchester Camerata's website, click HERE.

Generously supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant, Backstage Trust and The Kobler Trust.