Empire of Wild (world premiere)

Canadian Opera Company: Empire of Wild (world premiere), Saturday, May 1, 2027 to Saturday, May 22, 2027, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto. Scheduled.

The Canadian Opera Company presents the world premiere of Empire of Wild, a new Canadian opera by Ian Cusson and Cherie Dimaline based on Dimaline's novel, about Joan's search for her missing husband Victor and the mythical Rogarou. Sung in English and French, co-produced with the National Arts Centre's National Creation Fund, Orchestra and Indigenous Theatre, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Who’s involved

• Canadian Opera Company (host, organizer)
• Elisabeth St-Gelais (performer)
• Four Seasons Centre (venue)
• Yvette Nolan (participant)
• Johannes Debus (performer)

Tickets and details: www.coc.ca

Last updated 2026-10-21.