Information for A Life of One's Own - A Quest to Become a Modern Woman at The Cockpit, Inner London (Opera or Operetta). Imagine being 19 years old and seeing the ocean for the first time. Boarding a ship that will take you to a foreign country. Starting a life amongst strangers who will become lifelong companions. Marrying, having children, losing a husband, and telling your grandchildren the story with a smile. Esther wanted to become a modern woman like Gabriela Mistral, and she did: she became the author of her story. Duo Raises comes all the way from Mexico to bring Esther's tale to the UK public for the first time. Part of Tete a Tete: The Opera Festival 2024