The stylish and sophisticated Susanna’s Secret (Il segreto di Susanna), is a comedy opera built on marital misunderstanding, full of fun and frothiness. A man suspects his wife is having an affair when he smells cigarette smoke from her clothes, and strives to discover her secret with hilarious consequences. OTC OPERA HUB artists Rachel Croash (soprano) and Rory Musgrave (baritone) star in Wolf-Ferrari’s opera, which is wryly observant about the secrets that couples keep. Tom Creed (DEEP, KAF 2014) directs, with Andrew Synnott conducting the OTC touring ensemble. Sung in English, in a new translation by Tom Swift, this is a rare opportunity for opera lovers to see this classic short work, and a perfect introduction to opera for newcomers. 

Music Director: Andrew Synnott                                                 Susanna: Rachel Croash
Director: Tom Creed                                                                   Gil: Rory Musgrave
Set/ Lighting Designer: Ciarán O'Melia                                       Sante: Ian Whyte
Costume Designer: Deirdre Dwyer                                             Piano: Andrew Synnott
Assistant Director: Eoghan Carrick                                             Violin: Lynda O'Connor
Production Manager: Patrick McLaughlin                                   Cello: Ailbhe McDonagh
Stage Manager: Conleth Stanley
Production Electrician: Eoin McNinch
Production Photos: Ros Kavanagh


The Human Voice (La voix humaine) explores the themes of love and loss, a young woman is driven to the point of desperation as she tries to tries to connect with her ex-lover over the telephone. Soprano Kim Sheehan (OTC OPERA HUB) stars in this deep and emotional depiction of the aftermath of a relationship, accompanied by acclaimed concert pianist Michael McHale and directed by Tom Creed (DEEP, KAF 2014) in a new translation by Richard Stokes. Poulenc creates an atmospheric and theatrical soundscape, using unaccompanied vocal singing interspersed with evocative musical outbursts to convey the woman’s heartbreak and loss. 

Music Director: Andrew Synnott                                                 Soprano: Kim Sheehan
Director: Tom Creed                                                                   Piano: Michael McHale
Set/ Lighting Designer: Ciarán O'Melia                                     
Costume Designer: Deirdre Dwyer                                             
Assistant Director: Eoghan Carrick                                        
Production Manager: Patrick McLaughlin                        
Stage Manager: Conleth Stanley
Production Electrician: Eoin McNinch
Production Photos: Ros Kavanagh