Richard Ayres

About

Richard Ayres is a British composer born in 1965, known for his music-theatre works and operas. His output is characterised by a distinctive blend of music, theatre, and absurdist humour, drawing on influences such as Frank Zappa and Mauricio Kagel. His works include the opera series No. and various instrumental-theatre pieces.

Upcoming · 2

Tue 23.6. – Sat 27.6. ✨ New Ostrava – různá místa, Ostrava

(5 days)

NODO – New Opera Days Ostrava 2026

The eighth biennial of the international New Opera Days Ostrava festival brings seven world premieres and one recent premiere from Montreal. Composers from five countries will present new operas at various venues across Ostrava.

festival

Tue 23.6. 18:30 ✨ New Divadlo Antonína Dvořáka, Ostrava

Company + No. 61 (David)

Two premiere works at the Antonín Dvořák Theatre: an instrumental-theatrical piece inspired by Beckett and a one-act opera exploring dementia and inner worlds.

theater

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Upcoming · 2

NODO – New Opera Days Ostrava 2026

Company + No. 61 (David)

Richard Ayres