Marcus Desando
Tears are not meant to stay inside
opera

Tears are not meant to stay inside

2025•The Pavilion, Buxton International Festival•Director

About This Production

An emotionally powerful contemporary opera with libretto by Zodwa Nyoni, exploring the importance of emotional expression and vulnerability.

Cast

NomvulaRoberta Philip
SangomaDanielle Mahailet
The InitiateThemba Mvula

Creative Team

DirectorMarcus Desando
Set and Costume DesignerElliott Squire
Lighting and Video DesignerAlex Musgrave
Music Director and ConductorBerrak Dyer
DramaturgMarcus Desando
ComposerThanda Gumede
LibrettistZodwa Nyoni

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