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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 23h

OperaGlass Works aims to make opera more accessible to a wider audience, bringing stunning productions to the screen in a new way. Watch this space for news of our next project! 🗞️

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

OperaGlass Works' co-founder Eliza Thompson is also a trustee of the White Horse Festival, a classical and cross-genre festival bringing world-class artists and innovative programming to the Southwest. Discover it here: whitehorsefestival.co.uk

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We didn't win at the Jeff Awards in Chicago this time, but huge congratulations to those who did 👏👏👏 And what a fabulous evening!

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

OperaGlass Works wants to encourage change in the world of opera. We aim to make opera more accessible by bringing it out of the theatres and onto cinema and home screens.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"An opera film for our times" - Opera Magazine Our aim with La Traviata was to bring Verdi's opera out of the theatre and bring it into a new light. Not live capture... but a new approach, delivering opera in a different way... La Traviata is available to watch now via Sky TV and NOW TV.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Selina Cadell co-founded OperaGlass Works alongside composer and music consultant Eliza Thompson to make opera more accessible, affordable, and collaborative for wider audiences.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Co-founder of OperaGlass Works, Eliza Thompson, is a composer, director, and music consultant working across film, TV, and theatre. Eliza's music supervisor film credits include: The Madness of King George, The Crucible, Dangerous Liaisons, and Shadowlands. 1/3

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are delighted to share that OperaGlass Works' founders Eliza Thompson and Selina Cadell have both been nominated for Jeff Awards for their work on Much Ado About Nothing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Results will be announced in September. @chicagoshakes.bsky.social @jeffaward.bsky.social

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

OperaGlass Works' co-founder Eliza Thompson on her approach to bringing opera to a wider audience.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

"Theatre should be all about humanity, sharing humanity" - OperaGlass Works' co-founder Selina Cadell on her approach to storytelling through performance.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Discover what The Times called a 'hidden gem'! 💎 OperaGlass Works' film La Traviata is available now on SkyArts, NowTV and Arts.Film.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"Crafted with remarkable sensitivity, the film pays tribute to one of the greatest classics of the operatic repertoire" - Arts.Film We are excited to share that OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata has been included in the summer Arts.Film collection 'Voyage to Italy'.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

OperaGlass Works' co-founder, Eliza Thompson, who is passionate about bringing music to new audiences, is a trustee of The White Horse Festival - a classical and cross-genre Festival for the South West. Find out more here: whitehorsefestival.co.uk

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🎞️ Have you caught the trailer for OperaGlass Works' beautiful film of La Traviata yet? 📺 Love it? You can stream the film at home via Sky, Now TV and Apple TV

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La Traviata (PG) - OperaGlass Works Film of Verdi's Classic - In UK Cinemas from November 18

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

OperaGlass Works was founded by Eliza Thompson and Selina Cadell to make opera more accessible and affordable to wider, more diverse audiences by breaking away from traditional, restrictive opera house norms. Stream OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata via Sky TV, Now TV and Apple TV.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"Everything is always evolving in the rehearsal room, which is why it’s such a unique moment in any production" - OperaGlass co-founder, actor and director Selina Cadell on the process of bringing a production to an audience.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

"From the get-go, the audience is immersed in the action. The drama dial is turned to max. "The claim to have created a new art form is vindicated… OperaGlass Works seems well set to succeed in bringing its operas to the broader audience that eludes so many other production houses" - Reaction

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Watch the stunning OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata at home via Sky Arts or NOW TV 📺 🟢 Sky TV: Stream via a Sky box or search for it directly on Sky TV via the La Traviata Programme Page 🟢 NOW: Stream with a NOW Entertainment Membership. Access via the NOW TV La Traviata Viewing Page

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Money for Old Prose is an unmissable evening of poetry, music and prose brought to you by many well-known actors, singers and musicians, hosted by Selina Cadell. A licensed bar will be available throughout the evening. Proceeds of ticket sales to charity. 🎫: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/money-for-...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A special evening hosted by OperaGlass founder Selina Cadell, with a host of famous faces taking part. 7pm, Sunday, June 14, at St Mary Le Bow Church on Cheapside in London. Proceeds to the King George V fund and the Terrence Higgins Trust. Details and 🎫 here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/money-for-...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

OperaGlass Works aims to make opera more accessible and available to a wider audience, bringing stunning productions to the screen in a new way. Watch this space for news of our next project!

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Rather than just recording live stage productions, OperaGlass Works, founded by Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson, creates full-fledged, made-for-camera movies on location. The result - beautiful, accessible productions praised by both longtime opera lovers and newcomers alike.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

OperaGlass Works' founder, Selina Cadell, is currently starring with Sarah Parish & Rupert Henry-Jones in a new play by John Morton, Eclipse, at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Catch this exceptional cast in a tale of life, death, and our unending ability to drink tea in a crisis, until June 6.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

"OperaGlass Works is very likely to change the way we appreciate opera forever, with a philosophy that might well adapt to theatre and other performance." - Arts Industry.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Soanes is mesmerising in capturing Guinness" - Adventures in Theatreland The fabulously reviewed Two Halves of Guinness, a one-man show starring @zebsoanes.com and directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, is in its final week. 🎫 Limited Park Theatre tickets 👇

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Two Halves of Guinness - Park Theatre

From stage to Star Wars – the Oscar winning actor unveils the origins of his success. Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story of Alec Guinness, revisiting his most memorable characters ...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Don't miss out! Two Halves of Guinness, starring the brilliant @zebsoanes.com and directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson, finishes its run at the Park Theatre in London on Saturday, May 2. 🎫 Details and tickets here: parktheatre.co.uk/events/two-h...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Lots of great reviews out there for Two Halves of Guinness at the Park Theatre, starring @zebsoanes.com, written by Mark Burgess, directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by OGW's Eliza Thompson.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Tonight, Two Halves of Guinness with Zeb Soanes opens at the Park Theatre, on the same day Eddie Izzard's Hamlet comes to the Cadogan Hall. Both of these fabulous productions are directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson. Catch 'Two Halves' in London until May 2.

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Zeb Soanes @zebsoanes.com · 14/04/2026

As I prepare to bring TWO HALVES OF GUINNESS to London’s Park Theatre next week, I thought Sir Alec deserved a spruce up — thanks to my local fine art framer, Frame London. PARK THEATRE, London • 20 April - 2 May 🎟️ parktheatre.co.uk/events/two-h...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Monday, April 20, will be a special day for OperaGlass Works' founders Eliza Thompson and Selina Cadell... Two plays directed by Selina, with music by Eliza - Eddie Izzard's Hamlet and Two Halves of Guiness with Zeb Soanes - will enthral audiences at two London theatres on the same night! 👏

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Coming to London this month! 👏 Two Halves of Guinness, starring Zeb Soanes and directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson, reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing comedies... April 20 - May 2, at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. Tickets here 👇

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Two Halves of Guinness - Park Theatre

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This is very exciting! 👏 Two shows directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thomas, starring @zebsoanes.com in Two Halves of Guiness, and Eddie Izzard in Hamlet, in London on the same night. See Eddie Izzard's post here: www.facebook.com/reel/9443291...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We are thrilled that OperaGlass Works' film of La Traviata was a semi-finalist in the Brooklyn-based Dumbo Film Festival 2026 👏

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A 4⭐ review of Two Halves of Guinness, starring Zeb Soanes, directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by OGW's Eliza Thompson. Catch it next at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, from April 20 to May 2.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson are the founders of OperaGlass Works. Actor and director Selina met composer, director and music consultant Eliza on a production of The Way of the World at Wilton’s Music Hall. They went on to form OGW, fuelled by a wish to make opera more accessible 🎶

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

In Bath for two days from tomorrow! Zeb Soanes stars as Sir Alec Guinness in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, at the Ustinov Studio, at the Royal Theatre in Bath, from March 19 - 21.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

"Two Halves of Guinness reveals the mysterious life story of Alec Guinness - a tale worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies" Zeb Soanes stars in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, at the Ustinov Studio, at the Royal Theatre in Bath, from March 19 - 21.

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Two Halves of Guinness

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

La Traviata is a tragic tale about a Parisian courtesan, Violetta, who meets the romantic aristocrat Alfredo. In love for the first time, she abandons her frivolous lifestyle to be with him. But happiness is short-lived... Our film of La Traviata is available to stream via Sky Arts.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Missed out on seeing OperaGlass Works' stunning film of La Traviata at the cinema? It's still available to watch at home via Now and Sky Arts 📺

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tomorrow (February 25) at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guilford. Two Halves of Guinness, performed by Zeb Soanes, directed by OperaGlass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson. Details here 👇

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Two Halves of Guinness

A play about the life of Sir Alec Guinness

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We loved that The Drinking Song from La Traviata got the Winter Olympics closing ceremony started! ❄️

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The tour has started! In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors, Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to the stage in a one-man performance, directed by Selina Cadell.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

At the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, on Saturday, February 21. Two Halves of Guinness is a witty, heartfelt tour through Alec Guinness’s extraordinary life and career – A one-man show starring Zeb Soanes, directed by Operaglass Works' Selina Cadell, with music by Eliza Thompson.

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Two Halves of Guniess, with direction and music by OGW's Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson, and starring Zeb Soanes, is on tour! Find all the locations and dates, via Zeb Soanes website, here 👇

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This weekend at The Stage Theatre of the Year - the Watermill Theatre near Newbury, Two Halves of Guinness, with direction and music by OGW's founders Selina Cadell and Eliza Thompson. A one-man show telling the extraordinary life story of Sir Alec Guinness, starring Zeb Soanes. Details here 👇

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Two Halves of Guinness | Watermill Theatre

Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations.Yet after a distinguished career as one of

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Coming up in the spring... 🌷 OperaGlass Works' co-founder Selina Cadell directs Two Halves of Guinness, by Mark Burgess, starring Zeb Soanes, at London's Park Theatre. From April 20. Details and booking here 👇 parktheatre.co.uk/events/two-h...

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Two Halves of Guinness - Park Theatre

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Find details of how to access OperaGlass Works' La Traviata via Sky Arts here: www.sky.com/watch/progra...

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OperaGlass Works @operaglassworks.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Showing at Stockbridge Town Hall tomorrow! Stockbrige Community Cinema management says: "It's a mesmerising piece of work. It's also quite an emotional experience, even on a small screen. So this showing on the big screen should be even better!" 🎫 via Stockbridge Community Cinema

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