Nobody knows how this opera ends. Not even the cast.
The audience steers the story live, right up to the final scene.
“The beginning of a new operatic form.” British Theatre Guide
“I never thought I could be part of an opera. Now I know I can.” Audience member, 2025
For fans of Bandersnatch and immersive theatre.
THE WORLD
Japan’s most famous ghost legend, a story of love, ambition and betrayal, reset in a near future ruled by an AI empire.
YOUR PART
The show senses the audience and responds while it runs. Scenes shift with the mood of the hall.
Played to a different audience, it would be a different show. This one happens exactly once.
ON STAGE
Opera voices at full power, only metres away. Live musicians. Sung in English.
WHO TO BRING
· The friend who pauses films to argue about what should happen next
· A date you want to surprise
· Anyone who says opera is boring
PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROJECT
Artistic Director, Creator, Dramaturg & Librettist: Alexandra Huang-Kokina
Producer & Technical Director: Arturs Kokins
Artistic Co-Director: Nick Bond
Composer (“Covenant”): Ryan Morgan
Composer (“Yurei”): Atzi Muramatsu
Electroacoustic Composer: Harry O’Brien
Projection & Lighting Designer: Tracey Gibbs
Set & Props Designer: Chloe Wyn
Stage Manager: Frances Allison
Produced by Operactive Arts
PRE-CONCERT TALK
7pm, about 25 minutes, for ticket holders (no separate ticket). Optional; you may come in during it.
Professor Michelle Phillips (Creative Manchester Director, University of Manchester)
Dr Courtney Chrimes (Lecturer in Fashion Business & Marketing, University of Manchester)
Dr Alexandra Huang-Kokina (Bicentenary Music Fellow, University of Manchester)
CAST
Luke Terence Scott (Jacob)
Natalka Pasicznyk (Ohana)
Olivia Moss (Oiwa)
Vladyslava Yakovenko (Osode)
John Ieuan Jones (Father)
Clíona Cassidy (Board Member 1)
Joe Ashmore (Board Member 2)
Ryan Morgan (Board Member 3)
Alexandra Huang-Kokina (Piano)
Amy Jolly (Cello)
Eleanor Shute (Violin)
AGE GUIDANCE AND CONTENT WARNING:
Age guidance: 12+
Contains dark themes and scenes some may find unsettling, loud amplified sound, and projected light effects. The audience takes part using their phones at points during the show; taking part is optional and anonymous, and no cameras are pointed at the audience.
For detailed content information before booking, email info@operactive.co.uk.
