Stanley Opera

The Chorus of Stanley Opera

Appearing in the chorus in the past 3 years: Pat Atha, Maureen Bates, Nicola Bingham, Phil Brown, Rosie Brown, Joe Cerkeliunas, Felicity Clarke, Jim Coley, Debbie Dubberley, Tom Duguid, Elaine Dutton, Christine Edwards, Tony Gibson, Eileen Goddard, Ethne Goode, Keith Goode, Margaret Mann, Katie Marlow, Tom Marlow, Margaret Mason, Margaret Mills, Joyce Moore, Eddie Murray, Melanie Nute, Mike Powell, Florence Powers, Andrew Robinson, Rick Scrine, Chris Sturgess, Ann de Voil, Betty Whalley and Jill Worth.

Kirsty Anderson

Mimi, La Bohème (2010)

This is Kirsty’s debut as a principal with Stanley Opera after chorus appearances in The Elixir of Love and Cosi fan tutte. Participant and recitalist in the Opera Masterclass, Hinckley Opera Festival 2009. Other experience includes national winner of the Open Mic UK 2009; featured artist on Darren Styles ’ forthcoming album.

Alexander Anderson-Hall

Rodolfo, La Bohème (2010)

For Stanley Opera: Ferrando in Cosi fan tutte. His national debut was in a number of roles for Scottish Opera. In the UK, USA, Afirca and Europe he has performed more than 30 roles in the lyric tenor repertoire including Tamino, Rodolfo, Ottavio, Faust, Ramiro, Nadir and Macduff. At the Festival Theatre, Edingburgh: Ishmael in Nabucco and Michele in the Scottish premiere of The Saint of Bleecker Street. Also Nanki-Poo in The Mikado, Marco in The Gondoliers, The Defendant in Trial by Jury and Frederic in Pirates of Penzance.

Nicola Bingham

Musetta, La Bohème (2010)

Nicky first performed with Stanley Opera as Nedda in I Pagliacci (2005). Since then she has performed as the Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro (2006) and the title role in Carmen (2007). Away from the Concordia Nicky has sung roles for Leicester Opera including Cinderella in Massenet’s Cinderella, Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi, Nicklaus in Tales of Hoffmann, Barbarina in The Marriage of Figaro and for Ashleyan Opera Musetta in La Boheme, Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus, Nedda in I Pagliacci and Frasquita in Carmen.

Joe Cerkeliunas

Schaunard, La Bohème (2010)

For Stanley Opera: The Elixir of Love, Don Alfonso in Cosi fan tutte. Recitalist at The Hinckley Opera Festival 2009. Other roles include Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (Ripley and Alfreton Operatic Society) and Doctor Miracle in Tales of Hoffman (Charnwood Opera). Joe has also performed in Crazy for You and a Gilbert and Sullivan triple bill of songs by leading characters from The Mikado, The Gondoliers and The Pirates of Penzance.

Chris Marlow

Marcello, La Bohème (2010)

Chris started his opera performing as the Messenger in La Traviata (2001) followed by Dr Falke in Die Fledermaus (2002). Since then he has moved on to more substantial roles including The King of Egypt in Aida (2003), Mephistopheles in Faust (2004), Silvio in I Pagliacci (2005), Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro (2006) and most recently Escamillo in Stanley Opera’s performance of Carmen (2007).

Andrew Robinson

Colline, La Bohème (2010)

Andrew started singing with Stanley in 2005 as Alfio in Cavalleria Rusticana. Since then he has joined us to play Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro (2006) and Zuniga in Carmen (2007). In addition to his opera roles Andrew has also played roles in a number of musicals including The Plant in Little Shop of Horrors, Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Long John Silver in Treasure Island and a range of other musicals and Gilbert and Sullivans.

Rachel-Louise Stonehouse

Mimi, La Bohème (2010)

Rachel-Louise has worked in the UK and Ireland for Welsh National Opera, Garsington Opera, Wexford Festival Opera, Almeida Opera and The Birmingham Opera Company. Roles include Kate Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Major’s Wife in Osud, Papegena and First Lady in The Magic Flute, Clarice in Il mondo della luna. Locally she has sung with Charnwood Opera including Antonia in Tales of Hoffman and the title role in Madam Butterfly.

Chris Sturgess

Parpignol, La Bohème (2010)

Fifteen years on the back row of the chorus in Carmen(1995, 2000, 2007), Tales of Hoffman (1996),Cavelleria Rustiana & I Pagliacci (1997,2005), Opera 4 All (1998), Double Bill (1999), La Traviata (2001), Die Fledermaus (2002), Aida (2003), Faust (2004), The Marriage of Figaro (2006), The Elixir of Love (2008), Cosi fan tutte (2009), toether with fifteen consecutive October concerts. Other roles include Fagin in an all-child cast - but no animals.

John Vernon

Benoit, La Bohème (2010)

Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro and Lilas Pastia in Carmen. He has taken part in every operatic production since appearing in the priests’ chorus in Aida in 2003. With the Community Guild, roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operas have included Bill Bobstay in HMS Pinafore, Giorgio in The Gondoliers, Arac in Princess Ida, As a choral singer, John was a member of the Tempo Choir for 27 years an has recently begun to perform with the newly formed Hinckley based Accord Chamber Choir.

Matt Connolly

Nemorino, The Elixir of Love (2008)

This was Matt’s debut with Stanley Opera. He began his studies in Germany at the Konservatorium in Mainz in 1995. His first role on the operatic stage was the title role in Faust, with Brent Opera and he has gone on to roles including Hoffmann in Les contes d’Hoffmann, Don Jose in Carmen, Alfredo in La traviata, Canio in I Pagliacci, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, the last with Hampstead Garden Opera. Matt has performed excerpts including scenes and arias from Tosca, La Boheme, Turandot, as well as more contemporary excursions.

Debbie Dubberley

Gianetta, The Elixir of Love (2008)

Debbie debuted (then Debbie Coley) with Stanley in 2006 in Songs from the Silver Screen. In 2007 Debbie played the role of Mercedes in Stanley’s production of Carmen. Before this she has performed roles in both the Little Theatre and Haymarket in Leicester. These roles have included Leila in Iolanthe, Kate in Yeoman of the Guard and Ida in Die Fledermaus.

Louise Duguid

Adina, The Elixir of Love (2008)

Louise first performed (then Louise Clarke) with Stanley in 1992. After completing a degree at the Royal College of Music she returned to sing the title role of Aida in 2003. Followed by Marguerite in Faust, Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro and Micaela in Carmen. Louise has performed lead roles in a variety of musicals, operas and plays in theatres in across the UK, as well as performing further afield in France, Germany, The Czech Republic and China.

Colin Blackler

Dan Cairo, Carmen (2007)

Colin’s debut with Stanley Opera was as Dancairo in Carmen in 2007. Prior to this Colin has performed in over 70 operas, operettas, and musicals in Bristol, Banbury, Leicester, Hinckley and other venues. The first role he performed was The Boy King in Novello’s King’s Rhapsody. Colin’s first opera was La Boheme in 1991 with Leicester Opera.

Felicity Clarke

Frasquita, Carmen (2007)

Felicity first performed with Stanley in 1992 and after completing a MA in Musicology at Cardiff University she returned to Stanley for Faust in 2004. She performed the role of Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro (2006). In addition to performing Felicity has been the company’s Assistant Director for Cav&Pag (2005) and Choreographer for Carmen (2007) and Stan’s Grand Tour (2007). Away from Stanley Felicity has performed roles in Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Concordia and theatres in Rugby and Leicester.

Vincenzo Sozzo

Don Jose, Carmen (2007)

Enzo has been a popular favourite of Leicestershire audiences for many years. For Stanley Opera Enzo has performed the role of Don Jose in Carmen 3 times (1986, 1995, 2007), Alfred in Die Fledermaus (1994), Hoffmann in Tales of Hoffmann (1996), Radames in Aida (2003), the title role in Faust (1993, 2004), Canio in I Pagliacci (1997, 2005) and Don Basilio in The Marriage of Figaro (2006).

Andrew Stewart

Remendado, Carmen (2007)

Andrew’s debut with Stanley Opera was as Remendado in Carmen in 2007. Prior to this Andrew had performed in Leicester at both the Haymarket and the Little Theatre. Shows include Trial of Tears.

Emily Bray

Barbarina, The Marriage of Figaro (2006)

Emily joined Stanley Opera in 2004 for the concert Be Our Guest. She went on to play the gardener’s daughter, Barbarina in The Marriage of Figaro (2006).

Ethne Goode

Marcellina, The Marriage of Figaro (2006)

Ethne joined Stanley Opera in 2003 for Aida. After this Ethne played the trouser role of Siebel in Faust in 2004 followed by the role of Marcellina in The Marriage of Figaro in 2006. Away from the Concordia Ethne has performed for many years in Leicester. Most recently she has performed the role of Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte at the Richard Attenborough Centre in Leicester.

Andrew Lamb

The Count, The Marriage of Figaro (2006)

Andrew made his debut with Stanley Opera in 2004 as Valentin in Faust. After this he went on to play Tonio in I Pagliacci and Count Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro. Before this Andrew had performed in many other locations with both Oxford and Edinburgh University’s opera companies. Roles included The Mikado in The Mikado and Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro. Andrew has also performed in Loughborough roles include Colonel Frank in Die Fledermaus and Bogdanovitch in The Merry Widow.

Pat Atha

Martha, Faust (2004)

Pat joined Stanley Opera in 1984 in The Bartered Bride. She has played the roles of Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana (1987, 1997), Annina in La Traviata (1992), Martha in Faust (1993, 2004), the Fairy Queen in Iolanthe, Mrs Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer, Freda in Goodnight Vienna, Angela in Maid of the Mountains and Lady Isobel in East Lynne.