# New opera "The Galloping Cure" puts drama first with wit and grit

The new opera "The Galloping Cure" is winning attention for its feisty, funny, and authentic approach, placing dramatic storytelling at its core. A Guardian review highlights how the production breaks from operatic convention to connect with audiences through humor and real emotion.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/06/opera-the-galloping-cure-edinburgh-premiere-opioid-crisis-tom-morris-mazzoli) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:42:59 GMT
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/10/the-galloping-cure-review-missy-mazzoli-scottish-opera) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:41 GMT