Ahead of its world premiere (17-19 April 2026 at The Annex [1]), composer Roan Shankaruk discusses her chamber opera adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s The Fox, and more, with Joseph Planta.
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
Opera Unbound has a world premiere this week of a chamber opera, The Fox. Based on the 1922 D.H. Lawrence novella, the opera is composed by Roan Shankaruk, who joins me now. I’ll ask Roan about what inspired her to write this piece, and the complexities depicted when it comes to relationships and power dynamics, as well as diverse sexualities. The operatic stage makes the Lawrence work ripe for an adaptation, and I’ll ask Roan why. The opera will be staged at The Annex starting this Friday, 17 April 2026, through to Sunday, 19 April 2026. Visit www.operaunbound.com [2] for tickets and information. Roan Shankaruk is a composer, singer, instrumentalist, visual artist, and actor. Her website is at www.girl-in-boots.com [3]. The production is directed by Christopher Lam. We spoke ten days ago, with Roan joining me from here in Vancouver. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Roan Shankaruk; Roan, good morning.
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