10 Days in a Madhouse is a Tapestry Opera and Opera Philadelphia production & commission, co-presented by the Luminato Festival and the Canadian Opera Company (COC) in association with TO Live. In a Canadian premiere co-presented with Luminato Festival and the Canadian Opera Company, Tapestry Opera’s season will culminate with the highly anticipated 10 Days in a Madhouse. This psychological opera is inspired by the true story of journalist Nellie Bly, who in 1887 feigned insanity to expose the brutal realities of Blackwell’s Asylum. With a libretto by celebrated Canadian writer Hannah Moscovitch and orchestral score by rising star composer René Orth, Bly’s journey exposing misogynistic pseudo-psychology and abuse at the asylum is vividly and heartbreakingly directed by Joanna Settle. Canadian conductor Sandra Horst leads the musical direction with a dynamic score that blends electronic and acoustic elements to create a sense of tension that mirrors the drama on stage. This world premiere production, awarded Best New Opera 2024 by the Music Critics Association of North America, promises a gripping and unforgettable experience.
The Bluma Appel Theatre is at 877 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
The Terminal Theatre (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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A Doll’s House
Canadian Stage (1/17 - 2/1) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
BurlOak Theatre Group (1/22 - 1/25) | |
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Little Willy
Canadian Stage (2/27 - 4/5) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Chatham, ON! On January 27, 2026
Chatham Capitol Theatre (1/27 - 1/27) | |
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Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Stratford Festival (8/4 - 10/24)
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Niimi’iwe Dance Double Bill
Aki Studio (2/5 - 2/8) | |
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Old Dominion at Videotron Centre
Videotron Centre (4/25 - 4/25) | |
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The King James Bible Play
Stratford Festival (8/6 - 9/26)
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You, Always
Canadian Stage (1/31 - 2/15) | |
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