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Step into the world of Cleopatra, the immersive musical extravaganza with a global premiere in early 2026. This bedazzling opera captures the seductive allure and formidable power of history’s most iconic queen and last pharaoh.
With story and lyrics by award-winning historian Tom Holland and a soul-stirring orchestration blending the magic of East and West by James Morgan and Juliette Pochin, Cleopatra will transport audiences to ancient Egypt to experience the world’s greatest love story, reimagined like never before.
In his new opera Cleopatra, historian Tom Holland reimagines Ancient Egypt, to reimagine the greatest love story in history. The librettist and composers meticulously studied hundreds of arias to select and unite the most compelling ones, to craft a new story.
The English-language opera blends North African music with the original operatic orchestrations, creating a unique and evocative soundscape that breathes new life into Cleopatra’s tale.
Cleopatra is an Immersive Musical Extravaganza conceived by a globally celebrated creative team. Led by award-winning author and historian Tom Holland, alongside acclaimed composer and musical director Juliette Pochin and the talented composer and conductor James Morgan, this masterpiece promises an unparalleled journey through the passion, intrigue, and drama of Cleopatra's world.
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