Popera
Tjarnarbíó Theater, Tjarnargata 12, 101 Reykjavík Directions
Thu 03.09.2026 20:00
Interdisciplinary artist Diana Burkot and performance artist Michael Richardt form the creative core of POPera, an ever evolving mixed media project developed in collaboration with a range of artists
and musicians. Premiered at Reykjavík Arts Festival 2024 at Iðnó with a conductor and brass ensemble, POPera now reemerges as an electronic music theatre show, reimagining opera as a contemporary mythological and emotional fairy tale.
POPera follows a purple werewolf, who leaves his job in women's liberation, to go on a quest to find his long-lost father. Blending club kid culture with expressive art opera, it unfolds as a fairy tale of transformation, adventure, and unexpected discoveries. Along the journey you’ll meet the invisible forest spirit, pirates on a winged spaceship, sonic clairvoyant mineral beings who operate customs in space and the goldfish women who indulge the purple werewolf in their giant interstellar Orgy.
Advisory: this production contains mature themes and minor sexual references. Recommended for audiences aged 13 and up.
Lyrics, Singer & Character Design: Michael Richardt
Music, Composition & Costume Design (selected): Diana Burkot
Choreography: Linde Hanna Rongen
Created in collaboration with: CatWalk Collective (artistic direction by
Yuki Mik).
Performers
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Diana Burkot
Diana Burkot is a multidisciplinary artist, activist, and member of Pussy Riot.
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Michael Richardt
Artist featured in the exhibition
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Linde Hanna Rongen
Choreographer leading a technical workshop
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Yuki Mik
Blends spoken word with microtonal drone.
