In the medieval Scottish Borders, a young boy is bewitched - into the form of an ape, an adder, a speck of dust. But is it his shape that twists and churns, or that of the world around him? ‘WOAD’ is a fashion-opera about metamorphosis and parallel worlds. It adapts the Scots myth of Tam Lin: “in a multiverse of endless possibility, what becomes of our potential, our regret?”

‘WOAD’ is the third fashion-opera in a four cycle from UU Studios, a collective co-founded by composer Alastair White and fashion curator Gemma A. Wiliams. It is performed by soprano Kelly Poukens, whose highlights include Regan in ‘King Lear’ from Holland Opera and solo recitals at the Henry Le Boeuf hall, saxophonist Suzy Vanderheiden, a soloist in the Royal Harmonie Tessenderlo and costumes by designer Renli Su.

“He has invented a whole exciting new genre of art.” - BBC Radio 3

“Spellbinding....an opera of rare imagination – and success.” – Boulezian

"Highly poetic...the music is excellent"- BBC Music Magazine

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