WikiLeaks Opera: Musical to Feature Julian Assange and Others

Perhaps not since Lieutenant Pinkerton kept a secret from Cio-Cio San has an opera tried to address transparency issues in the military. But with the blessing of Julian Assange himself, a Melbourne opera company has begun workshopping a new production based on the life of the mysterious WikiLeaks founder. As Opera Australia artistic director Lyndon Terracini told the Australian Broadcasting Company: “He is an incredible character, and it is an exciting idea. What they came up with was really terrific. What's great is that it speaks to a younger audience." Added Eddie Perfect, who played Assange in some of the workshops: "It's got everything that a dramatic musical work needs. It's got heroes and villains. In fact, it's got a hero and villain combined in one."