Pegasus Opera Company is joining forces with another dynamic Brixton musical institution, Brixton Chamber Orchestra for a pair of events marking Windrush Day 2026. They are presenting Windrush & Migrations: an Evening of Opera in Concert at Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green (25 June) and Lambeth Town Hall (26 June).
The evening includes excerpts from Will Todd’s Migrations which was first commissioned by Welsh National Opera [see my review] and Des Oliver’s Windrush Opera commissioned by Pegasus Opera Company, alongside other evocative works that reflect themes of journey, identity and hope. The evening also includes music from Philip Hagemann’s opera Ruth based on the Bible story, which Pegasus Opera first performed in 2018.
An evening of music and storytelling exploring themes of migration, identity and belonging, these are stories that resonate strongly across London’s communities, offering an accessible and inspiring entry point into the art form while honouring the significance of Windrush Day.
Full details from Pegasus Opera Company’s website.
