10 Days in a Madhouse

Discover the gripping story of Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist who fakes madness to infiltrate Blackwell’s Asylum in 1887, aiming to expose the harsh realities of life inside. In a world where grief and trauma are mistaken for insanity, this psychological opera unveils the struggles faced by women as they navigate a system designed to silence them.

✨ A Tapestry Opera and Opera Philadelphia Commission
✨ Co-Presented by Tapestry Opera, Luminato Festival, and Canadian Opera Company
✨ In association with TO Live

Experience a haunting score composed by Rene Orth, with a libretto by Hannah Moscovitch, and directed by Joanna Settle. The innovative set design by Andrew Lieberman transforms the stage into a dark labyrinth, drawing you deep into the psyche of Nellie Bly.

Through powerful visuals and evocative music, 10 Days in a Madhouse invites you to ponder what it means to be believed and the fine line that separates sanity from madness.

🌟 Critics Are Raving:
"10 Days in a Madhouse is a rare piece: a contemporary opera whose subject, story, music and execution are both intelligent and moving." - Observer
"Harrowing, breathless..." - The New York Times

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