Celebrate 10 Years of Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera
Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Song Queen: A Pidgin Opera, a genre-bending production that redefines opera by fusing classical, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, gospel, Afrobeat, psychedelic rock, and spoken word with the rich textures of Nigerian Pidgin English, Patois, Creole, Cockney, Hip-Hop Vernacular, and Multicultural London Slang.
Created by visionary composer and librettist Helen Epega (The Venus Bushfires), Song Queen is an Afrofuturistic opera that takes audiences on an emotional journey of love, betrayal, and redemption, weaving storytelling, music, and movement into a truly immersive and multisensory experience.
A Stellar Cast & Powerful Sound
The production features an electrifying ensemble of musicians, vocalists, and dancers, including:
Helen Epega – Composer, Librettist, Lead Vocalist, Hang Drum
Richard Ọlátúndé Baker – African Percussion
Abdul William – Steel Pans
Francis Angol – Choreographer
Esme Benjamin – Movement Artist
Louisa Martin (Soprano), Francesca Bartolo (Mezzo), Jacob Cole (Tenor), Ted Day (Baritone)
Manual Gageiro – Manuel Gageiro
Karolina Przasnyska
Baba Epega – Executive Producer
Antoinette Jackman – Director
Bridget Odukoya – Stage Manager
A Critically Acclaimed Production
Following sold-out performances across London and a triumphant return to Wilton’s Music Hall, Song Queen continues to break boundaries and captivate audiences. Critics have hailed it as:
“Groundbreaking” – BBC
“Incredible” – LondonTheatre
“A new kind of opera” Vice
“Extraordinary” OkayAfrica
“The world’s first Pidgin English opera” Creative Boom
“Renewed burst of Afrofuturism” The Guardian
“An eye-opening experience” – Maxim, The Prodigy
A Celebration of Music and Cultural Expression
This special anniversary run is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of African culture, musical innovation and the power of diverse voices coming together. Experience a groundbreaking opera that pushes the limits of genre and storytelling.
Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable journey.