Bessie: the blue-eyed Xhosa
opera

Bessie: the blue-eyed Xhosa

2015Cape Town Opera HouseDirector

About This Production

An opera based on the story of a young girl who was shipwrecked on the Eastern Cape coast of South Africa, with libretto by Mkhululi Mabija. Performed by Cape Town Opera House Soloists and UCT Opera School singers.

Creative Team

DirectorMarcus Desando
ConductorKamal Khan
Set DesignerMichael Mitchell
Costume DesignerLeigh Bishop
Lighting DesignerKobus Rossouw

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