Oscar-nominated actor Timothee Chalamet came under fire earlier in 2026 for controversially commenting that 'no-one cares' about opera, also insinuating that it was a dying art form.
Maybe more people care about opera than he thinks...and there may be more than a few in the BONOBO! community...
Llywelyn Ifan Jones' autumn programme is a dramatic shift from his spring performances of pop diva hits to the emotionally-stirring world of opera.
Come listen to his interpretation of operatic classics arranged for solo harp.
What type of pieces will feature in the programme?
Arias, duets, ensembles, choruses, overtures?
And by which composers?
Gounod, Verdi, Mascagni, Mozart, Puccini perhaps?
Come and find out...
'There is no demure tinkling.
Expect to be drawn to the very edge of your seat by the commitment, warmth, and fluency of his playing.'
A powerful description by BBC's Hinterland composer John Hardy to describe Lyon & Healy Award recipient and 1st prize winner of the 2020 Camac Harp Competition at the North London Festival.
This harp recital is a naturist event for those who identify as men.
It will be held in a body-positive social space for men only.
Attendees are expected to be nude in the performance area along with the performing artist.
I would like to reiterate this is NOT a group sex party / orgy.
Please respect the event as a safe space where guests can enjoy live music and socialize without the pressure for sex.
Date:
Sunday 18th October 2026
Timings:
Doors open at 3pm
Guests are requested to arrive before 3:30pm
Recital starts promptly at 4pm (latecomers will not be admitted)
Recital finishes ~5pm
Post-recital social (drinks and light snacks included in the ticket price)
Doors close at 6pm
Logistics:
BONOBO! is in a studio space of a private residence within a converted factory warehouse. The feel of the venue is minimalist, with sparse furniture. The seating for this event will be a combination of folded chairs, floor cushions, duvets, bean bags. Most guests will be asked to sit/lie on the floor or stand. Formal (chair/sofa) seating will be given as priority to those less able to sit on the floor.
This is not an event for sexual activity. Although arousal (erection of the penis) is a normal part of male physiology and can be expected in the presence of nudity, the focus of the event is to enjoy the live music, share food, drink, and conversation and not bodily fluids or sexual pleasures! By all means please make connections, exchange contact details, and be friendly during the event.
No online booking in advance? No entry.
Tickets sold are non-refundable.
*Please contact the organizers to inform them if a ticket sold to you is to be used by someone else.*
Last entry to the event is at 4pm. Latecomers will not be admitted.
This recital is for any man regardless of your relationship status or sexuality. Whether you are single, married, partnered to a man or a woman or non-binary person - all men who identify as men are welcome.
Llywelyn Ifan jones and Lalith Wijedoru hope to see you in October for a celebration of classics, whether you care for opera as an opera lover, or want to discover this genre, or somewhere in between. All of you are welcome!
Is opera really dying? Do people really care? See you in October, if not before.
Llywelyn
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