The production is designed to help participants gain confidence and rebuild their lives.
Caroline Middleton, 49, said Streetwise Opera had been a "life saver".She now lives in Nottingham and volunteers at the Emmanuel House charity shop."It's the best thing. It's improved my quality of life. I feel so much happier physically and mentally. It's like magic."Mr Kemp said Streetwise Opera had changed his life."I started to realise that I have got a life. I've got some skills, talents and I'm going to use them.
"I get excited when I start singing and performing. It's the most wonderful thing. I feel like a star." Both Ms Middleton and Mr Kemp helped to write three songs about Nottingham as part of the performance - called Re:Sound. They will be performing the songs - which include the story of a local Luddite and a piece about the city's shopping centre - at the Nottingham Playhouse on 21 March.Rachael Williams, chief executive of Streetwise Opera, said: "People who experience homelessness very often feel they have no sense of agency or any ownership over their cities.
"They are made to feel as unwelcome guests that will never truly belong. We are challenging this with Re:sound, as we celebrate the creativity and courage of those who have been homeless."
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