Tapestry New Opera Works is the only company in Canada dedicated to the development and production of original works of Canadian opera and music theatre. Iron Road, the groundbreaking opera by Chan Ka Nin and Mark Brownell, premiered in April 2001 to major acclaim. Hear Iron Road on Saturday Afternoon at the Opera, CBC Radio Two, on November 24. Tapestry is eager to respond to a growing interest in the field of music theatre and opera and has developed a number of programs to serve artistic creation. 

Tapestry’s annual Composer-Librettist Laboratory introduces composers and writers to the essential ingredient of creating successful music theatre: meaningful collaboration.  In August 2001, in association with Equity Showcase Theatre, Tapestry inaugurated the Music/Directors’ Lab, an innovative program for music and stage directors entering the field. 
Through a core program of activities, such as showcasing of new works-in-progress, new productions and tours, Tapestry continues to stress education and development of new audiences. This fall, watch for Reality Opera: Survivors of the Lib-Lab.