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Opera'r Ddraig @OperarDdraig

Winner of the Quality in Wales Future Entrepreneur Award. Women-led opera company providing opportunities for emerging Welsh and Wales based creatives.

Joined June 2010
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Opera'r Ddraig@OperarDdraig
6 Sep 2022
That's all our show's on sale!!! Come and watch @bhekizizweopera this Autumn across Wales. 17/11/22 - @torchtheatre 25/11/22 - @aberystwytharts 27/11/22 - @clwydtweets 7/12/22 - @chaptertweets
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Music Theatre Wales@MTW_tweets
9 Mar 2024
Thank you to everyone joining us today to contribute to the future of opera. Diolch i bawb sy’n ymuno ni heddiw i gyfrannu at ddyfodol opera.
A large room with a pale wood floor and wood-clad walls. 45 people sit in a circle on grey and black chairs.

ALT A large room with a pale wood floor and wood-clad walls. 45 people sit in a circle on grey and black chairs.

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Tonight's performance at @chaptertweets has now SOLD OUT! We can't wait to see you there this evening for our final performance!
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Chapter Arts Centre@chaptertweets
6 Dec 2022
Last few tickets available! chapter.org/whats-on/perform…

Opera'r Ddraig@OperarDdraig
6 Dec 2022
Don't forget, our show at @chaptertweets has the option for Audio Description. Only a handful of tickets remain so don't miss out.
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Don't forget, our show at @chaptertweets has the option for Audio Description. Only a handful of tickets remain so don't miss out.
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@BhekizizweOpera@bhekizizweopera
5 Dec 2022
A key part of our performances are post show discussions about the show with the Composer @robfokkens, Director Benjamin Davis, and Star @thembamvula. In Cardiff we also welcome our librettist @zandileaka47 to join the panel for the first time! @chaptertweets @operarddraig
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@BhekizizweOpera@bhekizizweopera
4 Dec 2022
After a series of fantastic performances we are approaching the final date of Bhekizizwe's current tour! Come and see @ThembaMvula at @chaptertweets on the 7th of December. Book tickets via our website (link in bio) @OperarDdraig @RobFokkens #blackoperasingers #newopera
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THIS WEEK! Come and see @bhekizizweopera at @chaptertweets this Wednesday 7 December. There are only a handful of tickets remaining so book now to avoid dissapointment. 🎟️linktr.ee/operarddraig 📸Kirsten McTernan
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@BhekizizweOpera@bhekizizweopera
2 Dec 2022
If you are interested In learning more about the opera and to see the materials about both the making of the Opera and surrounding workshops visit our website!
Opera'r Ddraig@OperarDdraig
2 Dec 2022
Final chance to see @bhekizizweopera on tour! Come to @chaptertweets Wed 7 Dec. Tickets are moving quickly so be sure to grab one soon. 🎟️linktr.ee/operarddraig 📸Kirsten McTernan
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Final chance to see @bhekizizweopera on tour! Come to @chaptertweets Wed 7 Dec. Tickets are moving quickly so be sure to grab one soon. 🎟️linktr.ee/operarddraig 📸Kirsten McTernan
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Composers Edition@ComposersEd
2 Dec 2022
Replying to @RobFokkens
@RobFokkens' operatic monodrama 'Bhekizizwe' featuring baritone @ThembaMvula has received a brilliant response in its Welsh tour by @OperarDdraig so far, with a final performance to be held at @chaptertweets, Cardiff, on Wed 7 Dec. whatsnew.composersedition.co…
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Chapter Arts Centre@chaptertweets
29 Nov 2022
The long-awaited Bhekizizwe graces our stage next week! An operatic monodrama that explores identity, race, immigration, parenthood and culture, tracing the life of Bhekizizwe Shange. 📅 Wednesday 7 Nov 7:30pm / Mercher 7 Tach am 7:30yh 🔗buff.ly/3Tu0RsM
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Robert Fokkens@RobFokkens
1 Dec 2022
Really looking forward to our final show in @OperarDdraig's tour of @bhekizizweopera - @chaptertweets next Wednesday 7 December.
Chapter Arts Centre@chaptertweets
29 Nov 2022
The long-awaited Bhekizizwe graces our stage next week! An operatic monodrama that explores identity, race, immigration, parenthood and culture, tracing the life of Bhekizizwe Shange. 📅 Wednesday 7 Nov 7:30pm / Mercher 7 Tach am 7:30yh 🔗buff.ly/3Tu0RsM
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Extant@extantltd
28 Nov 2022
From @OperarDdraig, #Bhekizizwe is an operatic monodrama exploring race, parenthood and culture through the eyes of a young South African Zulu man. The performance will be audio described on 7th December at @chaptertweets. Listen to the audio trailerhere: on.soundcloud.com/ipYKH
A flyer for Bhekizizwe containing the logos of Opera'r Ddraig and Chapter Arts Centre, the name of the show 'Bhekizizwe', the words 'Audio Described Performance' in English and Welsh, and the date 7 December in English and Welsh. This text is on the left hand side, on the right there is a photo of a black man in his mid-twenties kneeling in front of a candle in prayer with his eyes closed and his hands clasped together. He wears a robe.

ALT A flyer for Bhekizizwe containing the logos of Opera'r Ddraig and Chapter Arts Centre, the name of the show 'Bhekizizwe', the words 'Audio Described Performance' in English and Welsh, and the date 7 December in English and Welsh. This text is on the left hand side, on the right there is a photo of a black man in his mid-twenties kneeling in front of a candle in prayer with his eyes closed and his hands clasped together. He wears a robe.

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AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE We will be offering Audio Description at our performance of @bhekizizweopera at @chaptertweets on Wednesday 7 December. Here is the Audio Described flyer for the performance.
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Thank you to everyone that saw @bhekizizweopera last week at @aberystwytharts and @ClwydTweets There is one last chance to see the show on tour! Coming to Cardiff, @chaptertweets 7th December. Tickets are moving fast so be sure to book early. 🎟 linktr.ee/operarddraig
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Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Theatr Clwyd@ClwydTweets
27 Nov 2022
We're so excited for you to see Bhekizizwe this evening in our Theatr Mix 🎶 You can still grab a ticket for this new, exciting opera here: bit.ly/3Q4DG6j @ThembaMvula @RobFokkens @OperarDdraig
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TONIGHT!
@BhekizizweOpera@bhekizizweopera
24 Nov 2022
TOMORROW! Friday the 25th Bhekizizwe will be shown @aberystwytharts! Tickets are available from our bio! Pre-show there will be an open exhibition. After the showing there will be a talk about the shows themes lead by @HendricksAJ3 #NewMusic #opera #NewOpera #classicalmusic
Opera'r Ddraig retweeted
Opera Forum Wales@operaforumwales
24 Nov 2022
Coming to Opera Forum Wales LIVE? Stick around after the meeting to attend @OperarDdraig live performance of @RobFokkens and Mkhululi Mabija’s operatic monodrama ‘Bhekizizwe’ at 19:30. Get £10 tickets by calling or visiting the box office and quoting code: OFW10
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TONIGHT! Don't miss @bhekizizweopera at @aberystwytharts tonight at 7.30pm! 🎟️linktr.ee/operarddraig 📸Kirsten McTernan
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