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Booking now open for Il Portico picnic hampers

Booking is now open to pre-order a picnic hamper from Il Portico to enjoy during your upcoming evening at Opera Holland Park. 

Spotlight on Aya Robertson – Young Artist Répétiteur

Aya Robertson is the répétiteur of the Young Artist production of The Barber of Seville. In this spotlight interview, she walks us through the fundamentals of being a “rep” and lets us in on the best piece of artistic advice she's ever been given.

Spotlight on Samuel Snowden – Young Artist Doctor Bartolo

Samuel Snowden performs the role of Doctor Bartolo in the Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Samuel talks to us about his memories of performing in our Chorus in Rigoletto last year, and his excitement and preparations for playing an older villain character.

Spotlight on Lysanne van Overbeek – Young Artist Director

Get to know the emerging artists presenting the 2024 Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Lysanne is directing the production.

Spotlight on Faryl Smith – Young Artist Berta

Faryl Smith performs the role of Berta in the Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Making her Opera Holland Park debut with us, Faryl tells us about her role and reveals her love of Czech composer Janáček.

Spotlight on Einar Stefánsson – Young Artist Fiorello