It’s no secret that Opera attendance is down internationally – especially in the 14-40 demographics. The idea came to Kyle after performing a 19th century romantic comedy (Von Flotow’s Martha) in English and seeing just how engaged his friends and family were. It was clear to him that the music resonated, and that people ultimately shied away from the opera on account of language and duration. Realizing that all the great music of opera is public domain and free for all to use, Kyle began a list of contemporary franchises that could potentially fit into the genre. At last he settled on James Bond; not just because of its dramatic and comedic potential, but also because it has entered the public domain in many countries.

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Combining his skills as a screenwriter and poet, he then began the process of piecing together this new opera in “pasticcio” (pastiche). Since it's exclusive premiere in 2016, the show has successfully toured Windsor and Ottawa, and is coming back home to Toronto with a shiny new production concept.