Kick off a year of celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera with this special performance in the Royal Albert Hall, Elgar Room.

First staged in 2015, this groundbreaking opera, composed and written by Helen Epega (The Venus Bushfires), has transported audiences worldwide to a realm where music inspires, heals and unites – a powerful message in these times.

Embark on a musical journey with the heroine Kenate, exploring love, hope, peace, betrayal and redemption in this reimagined production.

Having captivated audiences in London, Lagos, Turin, Bodrum and Cape Town to widespread acclaim, Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera blends the rich African tradition of storytelling with Nigerian Pidgin English, Patois, Creole, Cockney, hip-hop vernacular and multicultural London slang. Combined with Western classical music and presented through an Afro-futuristic lens, it offers a truly unique cultural experience.

Join us for this landmark performance celebrating a decade of Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera. Be part of the journey as this revolutionary opera continues to inspire and break new ground.

Helen Epega, also known as The Venus Bushfires, is a trailblazing Nigerian-British composer, performer and visual artist celebrated for her innovative fusion of diverse cultures. Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera, the world’s first of its kind, redefines opera as a multicultural and boundary-pushing art form.