” 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… THE OBSERVER
Testimonial Category: The Paradis Files
Everything Theatre
“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… Everything Theatre
The Independent
“A joyfully inclusive show makes you rethink who opera is for.” Read more… The Independent
TO DO LIST LONDON
“A triumph…championing accessible opera for all.” Read more… To Do List London
Sardines Magazine
“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… Sardines Magazine
Dame Emma Thompson DBE
“I can’t wait to support Graeae and their outstanding team of Deaf and disabled artists in bringing this project to life.” Dame Emma Thompson DBE