HER DAY

HER DAY Opera

A new female-led opera by Sayan Kent and Vanessa Oakes. 
Four Coventry women, four different stories, a common need for connection.

HMV Empire

HER DAY is the premiere production of an exciting new female-led opera by Sayan Kent (composer) and Vanessa Oakes (librettist). The opera will be directed by Lucy Bradley (Royal Opera House, OperaUpClose and Glyndebourne), with musical direction by Berrak Dyer (English Touring Opera, Opera Holland Park and Welsh National Opera) and a community chorus led by Mariana Rosas (Colla Voce Chamber Choir and Birmingham City Council Choir).The cast includes: Nina Bennet, Kelly Glyptis, Grace Nyandoro and Claire Wild.This moving new opera puts a spotlight on the lives of ordinary Coventry women engaged in everyday acts of peaceful protest. Developed in collaboration with women's groups from around the city, the performance will feature a chorus of local female singers.The performance is suitable for those aged 14 + (anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult). The performance last approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with no interval.Please note, there is a change of venue from the original location in Longford. All performances will now take place at HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY on Hertford Street in Coventry city centre. Anyone who has already purchased tickets will be contacted.Performances will take place from Tuesday 8th March (International Women's Day) to Saturday 12th March.The Performance on Wednesday 9th March will be a 'relaxed' performance. A relaxed performance means that there will be a more casual approach to noise and movement in the auditorium, and the lighting will not go fully down. The performance itself is unchanged. This kind of performance is for everybody, but may be particularly appreciated by those with sensory and communication disorders, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.The performance on Thursday 10th March will be captioned using the <a href="https://differenceengine.talkingbirds.co.uk/audience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Difference Engine</a>. This is a tool for making events and performances accessible to D/deaf or hard of hearing audience members by delivering captioning of the libretto/words direct to an app on their mobile device. Instructions on using this facility will be provided on arrival at the venue - you will need a mobile device with internet access.The matinee and evening performances on Saturday 12th March will include British Sign Language interpretation. Trigger warning: This performance will have references to bereavement, dementia, self care, family re-union visas, coercive control, domestic violence, autonomy and mental health.There is an accompanying programme of activities exploring opera, including an Opera Buddies Friendship Group. For any additional access requirements and/or more information please contact Lisa Franklin at: herdayopera@gmail.com or telephone: 07729 689 850.All seating is non-socially distanced. We have a range of measures designed to help you stay safe during the performance. Whilst in the performance space, we encourage audience members to wear a mask (unless medically exempt) in order to protect yourself, other audience members, members of the cast and other staff. Please click on the following links for details of <a href="https://herdayopera.wordpress.com/covid-safety/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">covid safety measures</a>, <a href="https://herdayopera.wordpress.com/venue-information/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">venue information</a> and <a href="https://herdayopera.wordpress.com/access/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">access</a> or visit: <a href="https://herdayopera.wordpress.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://herdayopera.wordpress.com</a>Allergies: Please note that products containing gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, citrus and cardamon will be present in the venue during the performance.If you are not able to book online, you may be able to pay on the door - subject to ticket availability.Photo of female head from behind by Volkan Olmez on Unsplash. Graphic Design by Dave Walsh.

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