On 22rd October 2009 a television programme changed Bonnie Greer’s life forever. She had been invited onto BBC One’s flagship political debate show, Question Time, to appear alongside BNP leader Nick Griffin in what was to be the most controversial episode ever broadcast. Greer was so affected by the programme that she decided to write an opera about it.
The writer says that whilst the television appearance was uncomfortable (she spent an evening besieged in the BBC Television Centre) the outcome has been positive. ‘Sitting next to Nick Griffin was like sitting next to someone who was...23/11/2011 | YES The Opera – Royal Opera House, London
On 22rd October 2009 a television programme changed Bonnie Greer’s life forever. She had been invited onto BBC One’s flagship political debate show, Question Time, to appear alongside BNP leader Nick Griffin in what was to be the most controversial episode ever broadcast. Greer was so affected by the programme that she decided to write an opera about it.
The writer says that whilst the television appearance was uncomfortable (she spent an evening besieged in the BBC Television Centre) the outcome has been positive. ‘Sitting next to Nick Griffin was like sitting next to someone who was...