Dublin based Meta Productions presents the World Premiere of ‘Heresy,’ an electronic opera by The Godfather of Electroinc Music, Roger Doyle. It examines the life, works and death of Giordano Bruno, 16th Century Italian Heretic, Philosopher, Playwright, Spy and Renaissance Superstar.

A dazzling team of artists has been assembled for this unique operatic extravaganza: libretto by playwright and dramaturg, Jocelyn Clarke and world renown American director Eric Fraad and lighting design by the Abbey Theatre’s Kevin McFadden. The ensemble cast features Morgan Crowley (Tenor/Counter Tenor), Caitriona O’Leary (Mezzo Soprano), Daire Halpin (Soprano), Robert Crowe (Male Soprano), and Aimee Banks (Child Soprano). These early and contemporary music specialists each undertake a diversity of roles during the performance.

‘Heresy’ will be presented as part of Project 50, a season of innovative work celebrating 50 years of Dublin’s Project Arts Centre.

Meta Productions was founded in 2013 by Roger Doyle & Eric Fraad. It is committed to exploring new forms of opera for the 21st century & creating works that live within the best traditions of opera & reformulating these in innovative & unique ways.

Heresy at Project Arts Centre from October 28th to 5th.