Gothpera origins
Gothpera's origins draws on classic and contemporary influences, setting the stage for an immersive gothic rock opera. Discover the journey. and our creative vision on 'The Experience' page. Read the synopsis on our 'Pitch' pages
'Trilby meets dystopia'
It all started when David Ford shared a spark of musical magic, inspired by Georges du Maurier's novel 'Trilby'. When the original vision felt too rooted in the past, we envisioned a futuristic twist, drawing parallels to 'Blade Runner' and the digital age.
Thus, Gothpera was born—a modern opera, rich with digital drama and gothic themes, ready to captivate contemporary audiences.
The Gothpera team
Dave Ford met Phil Ryan over thirty plus years ago when they both became part of the Heart and Soul Music collective. Eventually they left to form their own company Storm Productions (www.stormproductions.biz) to create and record their own works including the stage musicals Storm City, Silas Marner and a re-imagining of their musical Trilby that became the basis for the new groundbreaking Gothpera re-imagined by writer/creator Myka England.
Myka England
Concept creator
Myka is the creative mind behind innovative projects like First-rung, a green eco exhibition showcasing new building technologies and products, the Avaverse, a system to unify all styles and brands of avatars into a seamless digital engagement, and the early collaboration tool The WWWALL.
With a knack for concept development and emotionally resonant storytelling, Myka's contributions span digital opera to eco innovation
David Ford (aka Twanging Jack Ford)
Principle Music Composer
Dave played in bands from an early age and was part of The Chevrons. A talented songwriter and engineer he later moved into recording and production. He became a novelist, and through his work with Phil Ryan co-wrote a series of stage musicals. Today he enjoys writing and live street performance.
Phil Ryan
Co-composer
Phil Ryan started out as a singer songwriter, which then led him to pursue multiple creative paths. Some of his award-winning career highlights include helping start The Big Issue Magazine, being lead singer for legendary band The Animals, creating London’s iconic Twelve Bar Club and the popular audio story platform www.thestoryhive.co.uk A full career description can be found at Wikipedia @ Phil Ryan_entrepenuer. Currently he is releasing his fifth music album and planning to tour a new stage show in Canada in 2026.
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