lucy crowe joins us as vice president
Now an OBE, soprano Lucy Crowe was already a part of the BYO alumni family. Now she's joining us a vice president.
Welcome back, Nicky
Not only one of Scotland’s proudest sons, but one of BYO's treasured alumni (yes, we still get Christmas cards), Nicky Spence is joining BYO as a vice president.
alumni spotlight: julia solomon
One of our most recent alumni, Julia took part in two programmes in 2024!
The Rape of Lucretia
As the dust settles on our summer programmes, we look back on the hard work and guided training that will kick-start our participants' careers.
Meet our Serena Fenwick programme singers
Our intensive career booster programme has got eight brand new participants.
Say hello to our 2023 Serena Fenwick Programme singers
We’ve filled all the spaces on our new career-booster programme.
Brand new stage management training for absolute beginners
We’ve just launched our Serena Fenwick Programme for stage managers…
Arts Council funding – we're in!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been invited to stay in ACE’s national portfolio.
Photos – it’s our second and fourth night cast’s turn
Check out the second half of our performers – don’t they look good?
Photos – see our first and third night cast in action
The first photos from Sir John in Love are now in. Take a look!
Sneak peek – behind the scenes at studio rehearsals
How about some snapshots from our Sir John in Love studio rehearsals?
Sir John in what? – our 'get to know the show' day
Don’t know much about Sir John in Love? Our ‘get to know the show’ day will help!
Big reveal number two – our 2022 singers programme
Discover who won a place on our 2022 singers’ programme and will appear on stage on our summer season at Opera Holland Park.
the big reveal – our 2022 creative team
The creative brains behind this summer’s production and mentors behind some of our training programmes.
Sir John in Love (booking now open)
Is this the perfect get-rich-quick scheme? Seduce two wealthy friends (who are both married) so you can con them out of some money?
Anna Patalong appointed Chief Executive
Changing faces - as Nicola Candlish leaves BYO, Anna Patalong is appointed Chief Exec
Choosing an Opera
Because we’re a training company, choosing an opera is not as simple as just picking the one with the best tunes.