” Bethan Langford, outstanding in the central role…with onstage signing as part of the action, and wittily designed surtitles, The Paradis Files ensures that a new audience has a chance to experience opera. The response at the Queen Elizabeth Hall was cheerful and euphoric.” Read more…
“Delightful, exciting work, made nuanced and satisfying by the thoughtfulness with which it has been created. It’s opera for everyone and sends a clear message that we are all welcome to participate in world-class performance: and this is how it’s done.” Read more…
“A joyfully inclusive show makes you rethink who opera is for.” Read more…
“A triumph…championing accessible opera for all.” Read more…
“The Paradis Files is directed by Jenny Sealey, who knows, really knows, how to create stunning theatre. This piece is stonkingly good: intelligent, funny, moving, beautifully sung and skilfully staged.” Read more…
“I can’t wait to support Graeae and their outstanding team of Deaf and disabled artists in bringing this project to life.”
