Promoting an appreciation for voice, sung and spoken, solo and in ensembles. Reimagining opera, staging oratorios and adding dramatic elements to recitals. Celebrating diversity by engaging locals and internationals of all backgrounds in performances of standard-setting quality.

Writing and editing, creative writing and translation.

1. writer

   freelance · Jun 2008 - Nov 2017

2. teacher

   secondary school · May 2014 - Aug 2016

3. stage manager

   various opera houses, theatres, festivals · Mar 2007 - Oct 2016

4. assistant director

   various opera houses, theatres, festivals · Mar 2007 - Oct 2016

5. opera company manager

   Cambridge Handel Opera · Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

1. PhD English

   Exeter University, Universitaet Wien · Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

2. attended drama, voice

   conservatoire · Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

3. MA English language and literature, film studies

   Exeter University, Universitaet Wien · Mar 2001 - Jul 2006