Anya17
Anya17 is a new contemporary opera created by the team that brought you the lauded 'Eternal Voices', composed by 'British Composer Award' Winner Adam Gorb with libretto written by Ben Kaye and directed by the award winning director of 'Slave – A Question of Freedom', Caroline Clegg.
This challenging and highly relevant work aims to expose the desperate plight of sex trafficking victims in the UK and has the official support of 11 anti-slavery charities including the United Nations (UN.Gift).
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Anya17 - a unique contemporary opera on sex trafficking
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Anya17 is a unique contemporary opera that seeks to expose the desperate plight of sex trafficking victims in the UK and EU.
Created by the team that brought you the lauded Eternal Voices, composed by 'British Composer Award' Winner Adam Gorb with libretto written by Ben Kaye and directed by the award winning director of Slave – A Question of Freedom, Caroline Clegg.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 51 )
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Three Days to Anya17 in Romania…
With just three days to go now before the Romanian premiere of Anya17 in Timisoara on the eve of Anti-Slavery Day, I am delighted to hear that rehearsals are... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 THEATRE & OPERA -
Usa Premiere for Anya17
We would like to announce that the USA premiere of the award-winning opera Anya17 has been confirmed for June next year.Anya17 will be performed in San Francisc... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 THEATRE & OPERA -
Fully Staged World Premiere for Anya17!
Kammerspiele des Meininger Theater I am delighted to announce that Anya17’s fully-staged World Premiere has been confirmed for this November in Germany! Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 Nominated for UK’s Most Prestigious Classical Music Award!
I couldn’t be more delighted to announce that following hot on the heels of Anya17’s recent ‘Best Stage or Film Production’ Media Award win at The House of... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 Wins ‘Best Stage Or Film Production Dealing with Human Trafficking’ at th...
It is with great pleasure to be writing here that Anya17 has won the award for ‘Best stage or film production dealing with human trafficking’ at the Human... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 Shortlisted for the Anti Slavery Day Awards 2012
I couldn’t be more delighted to let you know that Anya17 has been shortlisted for the 2012 Anti Slavery Day Awards to be held at The Houses of Parliament on... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 T-Shirt Competition Winner Announced
So the first two performances of Anya17 took place last week and were a great success, big thanks to everyone who made it along to the performances and... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 Premieres!
Well, goodness me and where to begin? Stunning premiere performances all round at The Philharmonic Hall last night in Liverpool and it currently looks like we’r... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17: Win an Anya17 T-Shirt
It’s premiere week at Anya17 and while the cast and musicians have the final few rehearsals you could be in with a chance to win one of the fantastic Anya17... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Selection of Photos from Anya17 Rehearsals
Here is a selection of photos taken at a recent Anya17 rehearsal with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Ensemble 10/10. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17 Early Rehearsals Without the Orchestra
Here is a small selection of photos taken at an early rehearsal without the orchestra. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
The Anya17 Cast Meets Local Manchester MP Tony Lloyd at Recent Rehearsals
Posted on 23 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
The Cast Meets Local Manchester MP Tony Lloyd at Recent Rehearsals.
Posted on 22 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Rehearsals Photos
Here is a small selection of photos taken at an early rehearsal without the orchestra. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Rehearsals Friday 17th Including Orchestra Video
At the rehearsals I attended on friday there was an orchestra then to help the singers along and bring every body up to speed on the Opera.Heres a video produce... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17: Behind the Scenes Footage from the Auditions
The recent Anya17 auditions at the RNCM were universally of such a high standard that it made the selection process almost impossible. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Lights, Camera… Action!
As Anya17’s Librettist I was naturally very excited at the prospect of attending an Ensemble rehearsal at the RNCM in Manchester, where I would hear much of... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17: Director Caroline Clegg Vows to Re-double Efforts After Meeting with...
I would firstly like to express my gratitude to the extraordinary young women that we met at the recent Charity visit and to the volunteers and all good men... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Anya17: Meeting Trafficking Victims – a Cast Member’s Reflections
The cast of Anya17 recently visited a UK charity to meet women rescued from the throes of trafficking who are now trying to claim back their live. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Purple Teardrop Campaign Supports Anya17
I am delighted to announce that the Purple Teardrop Campaign has joined Anya17 as an official supporter. As you can imagine we’re all very excited about their... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 THEATRE & OPERA