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The Narcissistic Fish

A Scottish Opera Short

A phone call during a busy shift in the restaurant kitchen of The Narcissistic Fish sparks a war between the owner Angus and his brother Kai. As they argue over their dead father, talented and underpaid chef Belle has a revelation of her own.

Join Scottish Opera’s Emerging Artists (Charlie Drummond, Mark Nathan and Arthur Bruce) for a visceral exploration of the clash between class, gender and workplace pressure in 21st century Scotland, in this brand new digital opera with music by Samuel Bordoli, libretto by acclaimed Scottish writer Jenni Fagan and directed by in-house film-maker Antonia Bain.

Kindly supported by Scottish Opera Emerging Artists Benefactors, Scottish Opera's New Commissions Circle and Idlewild Trust

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Cast & Creatives

Angus
Arthur Bruce*
*Scottish Opera Emerging Artist

Belle
Charlie Drummond*
*Scottish Opera Emerging Artist

Kai
Mark Nathan*
*Scottish Opera Emerging Artist

Director
Antonia Bain

Composer
Samuel Bordoli

Librettist
Jenni Fagan

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Get behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish - featuring exclusive articles and interviews with the creators.

Director Antonia Bain and soprano Charlie Drummond looking through the score during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Director Antonia Bain and soprano Charlie Drummond during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot.

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Mark Nathan smiling for the camera behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish

Baritone Mark Nathan during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot.

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Soprano Charlie Drummond (Belle) wearing a white chef jacket and colourful bandanna during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Soprano Charlie Drummond during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot. (3)

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Director Antonia Bain holding a cup of coffee during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Director Antonia Bain during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot.

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Soprano Charlie Drummond and baritone Arthur Bruce looking at the score during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Soprano Charlie Drummond and baritone Arthur Bruce during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot.

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Soprano Charlie Drummond and the camera crew in a kitchen during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Soprano Charlie Drummond during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot.

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot

Soprano Charlie Drummond getting her make-up touched up during filming of The Narcissistic Fish

Soprano Charlie Drummond during the filming of The Narcissistic Fish. Scottish Opera 2020. Credit Julie Broadfoot. (2)

Behind the scenes of The Narcissistic Fish 2020. Photo credit Julie Broadfoot