Bhekizizwe Opera
A space to explore Bhekizizwe, a sung monodrama by Mkhululi Mabija and Robert Fokkens
Opera'r Ddraig's live tour of 'Bhekizizwe' in Wales, starring Themba Mvula, will visit the following venues - see the links for details and tickets:
17 November 2022, Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
https://www.torchtheatre.co.uk/bhekizizwe/
25 November 2022, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
https://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/whats-on-all/2022-11/2022-11-25
27 November 2022, Theatr Clwyd, Mold
https:/
23/07/2024
More feedback for Opera'r Ddraig's 2022 touring production with Themba Mvula. An audience member at Torch Theatre in Milford Haven said:
“a superb solo performance...Excellent portrayal...I think it was a marvellous performance”
Composers Edition Mkhululi Matyalana Ka Mabija
18/07/2024
Our brilliant baritone, Themba Mvula has been interviewed by Meet the Artist recently - a fascinating insight into his musical life, and some lovely mentions of his work on Bhekizizwe.
https://meettheartist.online/2024/07/15/themba-mvula-baritone-choir-director/
Composers Edition Opera'r Ddraig
Themba Mvula, Baritone & Choir Director For me, success is about the present — am I doing what I want to be doing right now?
17/07/2024
Thinking back to the wonderful feedback we got to Opera'r Ddraig's 2022 tour of Bhekizizwe with Themba Mvula - we'll share some over the next few days:
“ I LOVED it! Moving and funny and thought-provoking and brilliantly done.”
(audience member, Chapter , Cardiff)
15/03/2024
Wonderful to be in the room with Themba Mvula and Sam Cave as they prepare for their recital at Brunel University London at 1.10 today. Join the livestream here if you can’t get to Brunel: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/life/get-involved/brunel-arts/Concerts-and-performances
14/03/2024
Tomorrow at Brunel University, London, two of our company, baritone Themba Mvula and guitarist Sam Cave will be joined by pianist Sally Goodworth in a recital that includes a number of extracts from Bhekizizwe Opera, along with songs by South African composer Mokale Koapeng
Information and tickets on the link below:
https://students.brunel.ac.uk/whats-on/brunel-arts-lunchtime-concert-laura-snowden-copy
Photos by Kirsten McTiernan
12/10/2023
Our brilliant baritone, Themba Mvula, performs a Secret Concert tonight for Debut at the Brunel Museum in London. As part of the programme, he will be performing a scene from Bhekizizwe. Details in the link below:
Secret Concert - DEBUT at Brunel Museum — DEBUT MUSICIANS Themba Mvula baritone Sophia Elgar saxophone Przemek Winnicki piano Lizzie Holmes soprano & host Sam Peña resident piano improviser
22/06/2023
Tomorrow we present Opera'r Ddraig's film of Bhekizizwe in a private showing for the University of Warwick's Opera Society at Warwick Arts Centre, followed by a Q&A session.
Composers Edition
Cardiff University School of Music
18/05/2023
Somehow it is a week already since Themba Mvula and Paul McKenzie gave this fabulous recital at Warwick Arts Centre. Great to hear songs by Mokale Koapeng and extracts from our opera performed brilliantly. Also lovely to meet the enthusiastic and engaged audience afterwards.
Composers Edition Cardiff University School of Music
Photo by Gabriella Liandu.
10/05/2023
Lunchtime Concerts: May 2023 - Warwick Arts Centre Make the most of lunchtime with a fabulous performances by Baritone, Themba Mvula.
07/12/2022
Today is the day! This is your last chance to see Bhekizizwe on its current tour!
Outside our shows there is an exhibition providing contextual information regarding the setting of the piece, content from the workshop series and audiovisual content relating to the themes of the show!
Use the link in our bio to purchase tickets/check for availability!
Opera'r Ddraig Rob Fokkens Mid Wales Opera
A key part of our performances are the post show panels, where audiences are able to take part in a discussion, lead by Tony Hendrickson, about their response to the show with the Composer - Rob Fokkens, Director - Benjamin Davis, and Star - Themba Mvula. In Cardiff we have the pleasure of welcoming our librettist Mkhululi Mabija to join the post show panel for the first time!
You can buy tickets for the Chapter Arts performance via the link in our bio!
Opera'r Ddraig Mid Wales Opera
After a series of fantastic performances across Wales, we are approaching the final date of Bhekizizwe's current tour!
Come and see the monodrama, starring Mvula, at Chapter Arts Cardiff on the 7th of December. You can book tickets via our website (link in bio)
Opera'r Ddraig Rob Fokkens Mid Wales Opera
24/11/2022
TOMORROW!
Friday the 25th Bhekizizwe will be shown in Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre! You can still buy tickets from our website! https://bhekizizweopera.com
Before the show there will be an open exhibition showing content from workshops, props from the show, and material relevant to the themes of the show. After the showing there will be an open discussion about the nature and themes of the show lead by Tony Hendrickson.
Opera'r Ddraig Mid Wales Opera
23/11/2022
Bhekizizwe | Video of the Week - Wales Arts Review This is Video of the Week from Wales Arts Review. Today’s video is the trailer for Opera'r Ddraig's Bhekizizwe, a new operatic monodrama.
17/11/2022
An AMAZING opening night huge thankyou to Torch Theatre!
Pictured (left to right) are the composer Rob Fokkens , Star Themba Mvula and discussion leader Tony Hendrickson in the post show discussion regarding the writing, production and meaning of the show and it’s surrounding projects.
Come see the show in Aberystwyth, Mold and Cardiff! You can buy tickets from the link in our website!
Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre Opera'r Ddraig Mid Wales Opera
Our website is now LIVE!
Visit the link below to find detailed notes from the composer and the director, as well as ore information about the initiatives surrounding the opera.
https://bhekizizweopera.com
Rob Fokkens Opera'r Ddraig
Our live world premiere is tomorrow night at Torch Theatre in Milford Haven. Here is our baritone Themba Mvula introducing the show - hope you can join us!
15/11/2022
Opera’r Ddraig Tours Robert Fokkens 'Bhekizizwe' Across Wales | We are very excited to hear that Robert Fokkens’ operatic monodrama ‘Bhekizizwe’ will be toured around Wales this November to December with Opera’r Ddraig – the women-led, Cardiff-based opera company who premiered the work online in 2021. The venues include Torch Theatre, Pembrokeshire (17...
14/11/2022
We are back in Milford Haven today for rehearsals and our first live performance - the world premiere! - on Thursday at the Torch Theatre. Fabulous workshop with a brilliant group of students at Milford Haven School a few weeks ago, led by our workshop leader Imran Khan.
Cardiff University School of Music Opera'r Ddraig
13/11/2022
Full crew rehearsal!
and the band have been tireless working to bring Bhekizizwe to life. Travelling from rural South Africa to London his story encompasses the challenges and experiences of being a black man both in apartheid South Africa and white dominated London.
Come and see the show at
17 November 2022, , Milford Haven https://torchtheatre.co.uk/bhekizizwe/
25 November 2022, https://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/whats-on-all/2022-11/2022-11-25
27 November 2022, , Mold
https://www.theatrclwyd.com/event/bhekizizwe
7 December 2022, Chapter, Cardiff https://www.chapter.org/whats-on/performance/bhekizizwe/8846
11/11/2022
As Rehearsals with the band power along our performance dates are getting ever closer!
See us at:
17 November - Milford Haven
25 November - Aberystwyth
27 November - Mold
7 December - Cardiff
Rob Fokkens Opera'r Ddraig Torch Theatre
It was a real pleasure to have our two showings of the Bhekizizwe film, coinciding with !
It was a particular pleasure to welcome Themba Mvula, the star of the opera, to a discussion in Cardiff. The conversation revolved around the themes of Bhekizizwe including racism, immigration, diversity, and Thembas personal experiences as a black man in the world of opera.
Coming off these amazing discussions we are about to have another set of workshops in Aberystwyth with Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre! Remember to get in touch to secure your place, and keep an eye on our channels for more information to come!
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