How do you beat loneliness? How do you learn to laugh again?

Swansea City Opera collected stories from members of the UK charity Men’s Shed who have experienced life's adversities and isolation to create a contemporary and uplifting opera that explores life’s ups and downs.

Sung beautifully, Shoulder to Shoulder features singers who’ve worked at major opera houses, including the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne.  The company features soprano Jess Robinson, a finalist in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World in 2023.

Wiltshire Creative are delighted that local Men's Shed groups from Salisbury and Wilton will also play their part on stage.

Libretto by Brendan Wheatley
Composer Lenny Sayers