final rehearsals for the world premier of opera mcbeth. >> it's small and intimate, it's working. >> the man behind it all, novelist alexander nicole smith, his first opera. >> it's the mcbeth story, ambition, greed and disaster. and playing the roles. >> it's a far cry from the number one ladies detective agency, the tv series made his name. >> we were driving around the city this morning, and looking at various places mentioned in the books. >> those books helping to show there is more to africa than wildlife and wars. >> it's brought this area to the attention of the world, and i am happy about that, this is a country i admire greatly. >> back at the opera house, they warm up for the big opening night. >> of the long lasting impression on those who will have access to the city, and those who have a chance to play in this particular village. >> do you think that the opera will be a hit? >> i think it will definitely be a hit. >> so whaused to be the front door of a repair shop is now backstage at this extraordinary operatic experience, and just about to go on stage lady mcbeth. ♪?é