Manifesto of Silences

A bold, Deaf-led reimagining of opera that pushes beyond the limits of traditional storytelling, Manifesto of Silences blends sign language opera, movement, projection and immersive sound into a ground-breaking work that invites audiences into a shared space of community, passion and resilience.

Exploring the long shadow of history, where decisions were made upon the lives of Deaf people to suppress their identity and language, Manifesto of Silences is an experience charged by innocence, oppression, betrayal and transformation.

Rich and multilayered, Manifesto of Silences is accessible to both sign language users and non-signers – expanding the boundaries of what opera can be.