what we do

We work with composers and writers to commission re-interpretations of known work that distil the essence of classic operas into new, contemporary chamber works with their own artistic integrity and excellence.

We produce at an intimate scale as an active artistic choice, giving all performers equal agency as storytellers and breaking down barriers between pit, stage and audience.

We build legacy and impact by enriching the repertoire with excellent new work that will last and be of future value for organisations and audiences across the UK.

We commission new cross-disciplinary companion pieces in partnership with exceptional arts organisations from across the UK.

We collaborate with partners, local and national, on a co-creative approach to newly commissioned work that reflects and explores the interests and environment of our audiences.

We create new operas made with and for 2-5 year olds, inspired by well-loved children’s books, that engage a new generation in the power of musical storytelling.

We develop material through workshops and engagement activities in schools, taking our co-creative approach into the classroom.

We contribute to an Early Years music strategy, led by local Music Hubs, that supports year round teacher led music delivery.

We support new voices within the art-form with paid training programmes for emerging producers, directors, conductors and performers through our Early Career Associate Artist Scheme.

We aim to diversify both those who make opera - performers, writers, designers and directors - and those who watch it by engaging people of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds & economic means as audience, as performers & behind the scenes.

We share both process and performance across our digital platforms with high-quality filmed content, increasing access and widening our reach.

We embed a creative, multi-media approach to both sound and visual design in all our projects, including a developing model for creative captioning.