About us
The Curious Opera Company was founded by Emily Noon in March 2021, after she arranged Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte to feature reversed roles and an updated libretto (scenes from this are available on the Curious Opera Company Facebook page). The company is focused on changing the landscape of traditional opera, through the use of role reversing and making a conscious effort to tackle the issues such as sexism, racism and elitism.
We have found that the act of role-reversing can transform a work, especially concerning LGBTQI+ inclusion and reappropriating the male gaze. This is a way of preserving the beautiful music whilst keeping it relevant. At the heart of the Curious Opera Company’s philosophy lie the ideals of inclusivity and innovation.
Artistic Director
Mezzo-Soprano Emily Noon graduated with distinction from the Royal Northern College of Music in 2021. Inspired from an early age to pursue a career in opera, she has built her performance portfolio working with groups such as the Jervaulx Consort, Scherzo Opera, Hampstead Garden Opera and Opera Asteria. Starting the Curious Opera Company in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily advanced to producing her own productions in Manchester before returning to her hometown of London. She is passionate about the arts and has a great love for reading, art and the cinema.
