The Grief Opera

The Grief Opera - Saturday 1st November 2025 - Doors open 7pm, event commences 7.30pm - Tickets - £10

The Grief Opera is a powerful musical journey through loss, love, and the enduring presence of grief. Born from personal tragedy, it gives voice to the unspeakable - shining a light on suicide, the leading cause of death among young men, and the heart-wrenching sorrow left in its wake.

Through a unique blend of classical, jazz, opera, concert, and musical theatre, The Grief Opera transcends genre to tell a deeply human story. It follows a father’s final conversations with his son, the devastating moment of loss, and the struggle to live with grief in its aftermath.

Its creators hope this work will not only offer comfort to those walking their own grief journey, but also spark vital, potentially life-saving conversations about mental health.

 

Nigel Linacre is a coach, singer, and poet whose creative journey was profoundly shaped by the loss of his son in 2021. In response, he wrote the libretto for The Grief Opera, a moving exploration of love and loss. He is the Founder Director of the water charity WellBoring, which brings clean, life-saving water to schools in Kenya. In recognition of his charitable work, Nigel was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2023 New Year’s Honours List.

Vladimir Miller is an Anglo-Russian contemporary music composer and band leader. He composed the music for The Grief Opera, bringing his signature depth and expressiveness to the piece. Vladimir performs internationally and leads the ensemble Vlad Miller and Notes from the Underground.

 

The Grief Opera is performed by:

Neil Latchman – Tenor

Keri Farish – Mezzo-Soprano

Grace Dowdeswell – Soprano

Nigel Linacre – Self

Ashley Green – Narrator

 

Accompanied by:

Vladimir Miller – Piano

Cressida Nash – Cello

Katherine Gilmore – Clarinet

Kyle Thornhill – Violin

Nigel Shires – Bass