CHORUS PATRICK ASHCROFT Completed a PhD in cosmology at University of Cambridge before studying at GSMD. Prizes: John Scott Award (Scottish Opera) and Endowment Award (Grange Park Opera). Credits: Ernesto, Nemorino, Almaviva, Don Ramiro, Roberto Devereux, Ferrando, Rodolfo and Luigi Il Tabarro.
PRZEMYSŁAW BARANEK Born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, studied in Milan. Worked with Giuseppe Verdi Symphonic Chorus of Milan and Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Roles Credits: Aeneas, Dulcamara, Leporello, Guglielmo. Now studies with Carlos Aransay. UK debut: Streshnev Khovanskygate: A National Enquiry (Birmingham Opera).
SEUMAS BEGG Pony Express Fanciulla Born Perth, studied RNCM. Credits: Monostatos Flute (Young Opera Venture), Spoletta Tosca (Heritage Opera), First Sailor Dido (Pint-Sized Opera). Chorus in Carmen, Vanessa, Xerxes, Paradise Moscow (RNCM); chorus Eugene Onegin & Mendel Fiddler on the Roof (GPO).
GEORGIA BISHOP From Jersey, studying GSMD. Credits: chorus La Boheme, Samson et Dalila (Grange Park Opera); Principessa Suor Angelica (GSMD), title role Carmen (PuzzlePiece Opera), cover Emily in Philip Venable’s new opera Psychosis 4.48 (Royal Opera at Hammersmith Lyric).
DAVID BOOTH Monk Don Carlo Trained Trinity Laban and RAM. Credits: Thursford's Christmas Spectacular; Wedding Singer Threepenny Opera (RAH and Champs Elysees) Dr Who 50 th Anniversary Prom (RAH); chorus Traviata, Don Quichotte, Onegin, Fiddler (Grange Park Opera); Pistola Falstaff (Black Cat Opera).
PHILIP CLIEVE Herald Don Carlo From Lancashire, studied RNCM (Frederic Cox Award finalist). Credits: Barbrov Paradise Moscow, Dulcamara L’Elisir and Zeta Merry Widow (RNCM); Silvio, Paris and Defendant. Performed with Academy of Ancient Music, Hallé Youth Choir, Southport Bach Choir and Formby Choral Society.
ROSEMARY CLIFFORD Rose Seller Oliver! Trained GSMD. Credits: Popova The Bear (Opera Anywhere); Nancy Albert Herring (Hampstead Garden Opera); Hansel (Cooper Hall Emerging Artists); cover Gertrude Fortunio (GPO); Nelson Mass; Elijah; Requiem. Semifinalist LBS Singers’ Prize 2015 & Monteverdi Choir Apprentice 2014/15.
DARIO DUGANDZIC Born Sarajevo, specialises in contemporary works whilst more traditional roles include Alidoro, Papageno, Schaunard, Mozart's serfs Leporello, Simone and Nardo, Death Der Kaiser von Atlantis, Luka The Bear, Titone Bononcini's Cefalo e Procride, Betto, Fiorello, Dancaïro and Albert Werther.
ELEANOR GARSIDE Matron Oliver! Studied University of Manchester and RNCM. Credits: Helene Koanga (Wexford); cover 1st Niece Grimes (Grange Park Opera); Papagena Flute (Young Opera Venture); Atalanta Xerxes, Miss Wordsworth (RNCM), Belinda Dido, Yum Yum Mikado and Mabel Pirates (Silk Opera).