Various Stages

Various Stages

On Thursday 19 March 2020 HUO Artistic Director Russell Plows will be speaking at the ICA as part of Mahogany Opera’s Round Table event chaired by Rhian Hutchings, Creative Director of OperaSonic. The panel includes Fay Jennett, Creative Producer at Opera &...
A mum’s perspective

A mum’s perspective

Having now seen our latest show “Music & Mindfulness” 5 times (!), we asked Sheila Shotts, mother of our solo soprano Poppy, to say a few words about it… Watching “Music & Mindfulness” has introduced me to the life of Socrates and I...
Captured yeti to sing at Glasto

Captured yeti to sing at Glasto

“Yes, indeed! Having braved the harsh Himalayas in entirely unsuitable wear, and returned in triumph with the world’s only recorded yeti, our brave hunter and his tiny assistant head off to Glastonbury to display their unique find – some say the...
Cruel Britannia

Cruel Britannia

Our wry look at Britain’s past and present through street-opera took to the streets on 29th & 30th March 2019. Find out more about it here
It’s cast!

It’s cast!

Bass & Coloratura Soprano on board. We’re delighted to welcome soprano Zerrin Karsli and bass-baritone Neil Balfour to our March event, Cruel Britannia. Performances are 29th/30th March in and around central Hull.
Brrrrrrrr…

Brrrrrrrr…

Man, it was cold. But still great feedback from audiences for our Opera Favourites event on 14 December inside Scale Lane Bridge. The audience chose from a selection of rep offered and performed by Poppy Shotts, Beth Mackay, Alex Grainger and Eugene Dillon-Hooper. See...
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