Melania The Opera is a farcical comic opera that blends sharp political satire with personal journeys. Set against a backdrop of chaos and authoritarianism, the opera explores themes such as status, greed, pride, and humanity.
Melania, shaped by her communist upbringing, finds herself grappling with universal questions in a world turned upside down. As her homeland, Slovenia, faces invasion by Russia and Donald Trump publicly declares his indifference, Melania is thrust into a crisis that forces her to make the most pivotal decision of her life.
The opera combines spoken word and song, offering audiences a fresh and engaging journey.
Created by Melinda Hughes and Jeremy Limb – both Royal College of Music alumni – ‘Melania The Opera’ draws on their extensive backgrounds in opera, cabaret, and comedy.
“Melania the Opera” premiers on Thursday 25 September at The Cockpit Theatre, London as part of the Tete a Tete Opera Festival 2025
This 40 min comic opera is written by Jeremy Limb & Melinda Hughes (with additional lyrics by comedian Rich Hall)
Directed by Daniel Slater.
Cast:
Hannah Pedley
Phil Clieve
Melinda Hughes
Nathan Richards
Musical Director: Guy Murgatroyd
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