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A chamber opera

Composer: Michael Bascom

Librettist: Clare Best

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When Don and Denise invite Bill, Chloe and Beth to share a meal and a few bottles of wine, the evening looks set to be light-hearted. But nothing is quite what it seems. Bill’s brand new iPhone becomes the focus of attention and excitement, and a surprising text message causes mayhem in the group of close friends. This comic chamber opera takes a wry look at the layers and tangled threads of communication between us, and asks what really binds friends and lovers.

Listen to a recording of the opera here.

Film of the 2021 Milton Court Studio Theatre production

Photos: Guildhall School of Music & Drama