By Joshua Robinson – 

On Tuesday 30th April, see Disunited Jukebox, a brand new contemporary anthology chamber opera about the bewildering state of the modern world, created by composer Gary Lloyd and choreographer Bettina Carpi. 

Highly celebrated writers Mary Talbot, Neil Gaiman, Ken MacLeod, Audrey Schebat, John Higgs and many others have created the specially written libretto for the opera, along with new writing talent such as Marissa Landy, community and youth input, and even a NASA astronaut. 

Renowned opera singers Naomi Rogers, Olivia Carrell, Isabelle Mohan, and Luca Wetherall join an ensemble of musicians comprising a string sextet, two percussionists, and a pianist, drawn from the best orchestras in the UK, including the Hallé Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Manchester Camerata.  

The talented contemporary dancers include Company Carpi performers and youth and community dance groups, all contributing to this explosive performance. 

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday 30th April
• Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
• Venue: St Paul’s Hall, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH 
• Tickets: £10 (£8 conc), free for University of Huddersfield staff and students & essential carers
• Age guidance: 16+

To learn more about the event and book tickets, please visit: https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/disunited-jukebox/

About Disunited Jukebox:

Disunited Jukebox covers multiple topics from artificial intelligence, nature and climate change, witchcraft, political landscape, neuroscience, refugee crises, technological progress, and our hopes and fears for the future… to mental health and conspiracy theories. 

About Company Carpi:

Company Carpi combines music and dance with other art forms to present imaginative live performance pieces that address societal topics. The company is run by composer Gary Lloyd and dancer/choreographer Bettina Carpi.  

Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) is an award-winning two-week Festival held annually in the spring. A blended Festival of around 70 digital, outdoor, and venue-based events held online and at accessible spaces in Huddersfield, HuddLitFest champions accessibility, diversity, and under-represented groups.

Showcasing emerging writers and artists alongside major names, the Festival offers a diverse programme of author talks, workshops, discussion topics, performance poetry, multi-arts performances, wellbeing projects, events for young people, and family-friendly events. Click here or on the logo below to check out the latest updates from the festival on our dedicated page!

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