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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera, a groundbreaking production that unites music, culture and storytelling in a powerful celebration of diverse voices. Written and composed by the visionary Helen Epega (The Venus Bushfires), this unique opera blends Nigerian Pidgin English, Patois, Creole, Cockney, Hip-Hop Vernacular and Multicultural London Slang with Western Classical music, creating a truly multisensory experience.

Follow the heroine Kenate on a journey of love, betrayal and redemption through an Afrofuturistic lens. This 90-minute performance features a stellar cast, including Helen Epega (Composer, Librettist, Lead Vocalist, Hang Drum), Richard Ọlátúndé Baker (AfricanPercussion), Abdul William (Steel Pans), Francis Angol (Choreographer) and Baba Epega (Executive Producer), alongside Louisa Martin (Soprano), Francesca Bartolo (Mezzo), Jacob Cole (Tenor), Ted Day (Baritone) and Elliott Park (Piano).

After sold-out performances across London and a triumphant return to Wilton’s Music Hall, Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera continues to captivate and inspire. Hailed as “incredible” by LondonTheatre1, “fantastic” by Daniel Neale, BBC and an “eye-opening experience” by Maxim, The Prodigy, this opera celebrates African culture, pushing the boundaries of traditional opera with its innovative sound and storytelling.

Join us for this special anniversary run—a celebration of music, culture and the power of
creative expression. Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera is an enchanting experience that will
stay with you long after the final note.

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Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening!

Presented by Opera della Luna

Following the success of The Parson’s Pirates, Opera della Luna returns to Wilton’s with its most vibrant and popular production yet: The Mikado.

This astonishing and inventive company have achieved nationwide recognition for their innovative and energetic shows.

Their Mikado is set in the zany sparkling world of modern fashion houses. With costumes inspired by Versace and Jean-Paul Gaultier, it promises a riot of gorgeous and bizarre creations. Sequins, stunning gowns, glorious singing, and, of course, the company’s inimitable brand of mad-cap humour!

Like all OdL’s work, the show is performed with a cast of eight multi-talented singer/actors, no chorus, and the company’s own ten-piece orchestral ensemble.

Presented by Charles Court Opera

Music by W.A. Mozart, in a new English version by John Savournin and David Eaton.

Celebrating their 20th anniversary Charles Court Opera make a welcome return to Wilton’s with their gloriously magical take on Mozart’s popular comic masterpiece, The Magic Flute, after their triumphant success with The Barber of Seville (★★★★ The Times). 

Set in the heart of the mysterious jungle, join intrepid explorer Tamino as he embarks on a journey filled with fantastical, magical creatures, where nothing is as it seems.  Sung in a refreshing translation by John Savournin (book) and David Eaton (lyrics), this utterly beautiful production, filled with enchanting puppetry, magic and witty surprises, promises to be an absolute treat for opera lovers and newcomers of all ages. 

Featuring some of CCO’s finest singers, with sumptuous designs by Simon Bejer, this is one you absolutely do not want to miss.