We are delighted to announce that Tyler Stoops has been appointed as our new CEO. He will be joining us on 3 June in time for the 2024 Festival.

We asked Michael Chance 6 quick fire questions about his love of opera.

History both ancient and modern formed a large part of the four day tour in and around Athens organised by Julia Boadle from Arts Abroad, an experienced hand at guiding groups around resonant foreign locations and providing suitably stimulating entertainment and insight.

How can opera play a part in developing essential skills in young people – curiosity, leadership, persistence, resilience? Combining a broad range of expressive arts – music, drama, dance, design, creative writing and visual arts – we use opera to nurture creativity and give young people a platform from which to explore and develop their imagination. Find out more about our 2024 projects