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Wind, rain, sea, and the foghorn in Mumbles today — couldn’t help thinking of Peter Grimes. Britten really understood this kind of atmosphere.

#PeterGrimes #BenjaminBritten #OperaLife #SeaInterludes #Opera #Mumbles

Back in Swansea for the holidays — where it all began.

This part of the world has produced so many wonderful opera singers, singers, actors, musicians, and artists. Grateful to have grown up here.

#Swansea #WelshArtist #OperaLife #BetweenTheNotes #Arts

In town for opera coaching and caught The Comedy About Spies.

Sharp, fast, brilliantly played — a great night at the theatre.

#TheComedyAboutSpies #ComedyAboutSpies #LondonTheatre #StageEnergy

Recently came across this backstage photo from my time as Piangi in the West End Phantom of the Opera.

It also brought back memories of voicing the role for the 2004 film adaptation.
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#ThePhantomOfTheOpera #Piangi #OperaLife #Charaktertenor
#POTO

Always good to experience storytelling from another angle — Evita at The London Palladium last night.

A reminder of how powerful live theatre can be. Congratulations to all the cast and creatives.

#Evita #LondonPalladium #LiveTheatre #PerformerPerspective #WestEnd

Been past here many times and only just noticed this. #Mozart #London #BehindTheNotes

To all professionals (and retirees) in the film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession.
Copy the text and post a pic on YOUR page.

Wonderful to see the late renowned Welsh tenor Stuart Burrows being celebrated on BBC Four this evening. Such a glorious voice and amazing international artist. #Avoicefortheworld

#StuartBurrows #OperaSinger #Tenor #Wales

I’m a big fan of Vaughan Williams - just listening to his Sancta civitas from BBC Proms - such a thought provoking, reflective piece of music. #BBCProms

Charaktertenor territory: Herod in Salome.

A glimpse into one of Strauss’s most emotionally volatile characters.

From my recent promotional recording of:
“Salome, komm, trink Wein mit mir.”

#Charaktertenor #Opera #Strauss #Salome #Tenor #RichardStrauss

Happy birthday to one of Swansea’s finest opera singers - Bass Gareth Long.

#OperaSinger #BehindTheNotes #Bass #Opera #Swansea

Charaktertenor territory:
Mime in Siegfried.

A glimpse into one of Wagner’s most detailed — and demanding — character roles.

🎥 Full video here: youtu.be/abxiikI_JFo

#Charaktertenor #Wagner #Opera #Siegfried #OperaSinger

“As representing our local council…”
One of those roles — full of character and deceptively lyrical.

From a production of #AlbertHerring, where I played the Mayor (Mr Upfold).

📸 Backstage photo by Gerard Demattio

#OperaSinger #Tenor #Charaktertenor #BehindTheNotes #Britten

Summer in Wales 2025.

#Wales #Summer2025 #BetweenTheNotes
#OperaSinger

Beginners to the Stage, Please A theatre memoir that reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of the big West End shows. It offers an insider’s view of what it is like to work with ...

I worked with Stewart while singing Piangi in Phantom of the Opera — excited for his upcoming memoir!

‘Beginners to the Stage, Please’ follows his journey from tearing tickets to stage managing Phantom in the West End.

🔗 troubador.co.uk/bookshop/mem...

#PhantomLondon #TheatreMemoir #BackstageLife

On the way to coaching.
Nothing says opera quite like a castle window.

#BetweenTheNotes #OperaSinger #QuietMoments #CastleWindow #OperaLife

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Have to mention @ironmaiden.bsky.social for their passion and theatricality all very operatic. There’s a big link between Opera and heavy metal. 88,000 people last weekend at London City Stadium to see Maiden’s 50th anniversary show.

Ps Love your show James.

Revisiting Dr Caius — a role I’ve performed before. Fits well with recent promo recordings of Herod, Mime & Aegisth. Different characters, but there’s a clear link between them.

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#Falstaff #Charaktertenor #Charactertenor #OperaSinger #Tenor #Opera

Had an incredible night with Iron Maiden — music and storytelling on a grand theatrical scale, truly operatic. Grateful to have been part of this unforgettable experience.

@ironmaiden.bsky.social #IronMaiden #Runforyourlivesworldtour #OperaSinger

Very sad to hear of the passing of one of Wales’ finest tenors - the great Stuart Burrows.

#opera #wales #cymru #stuartburrows #tenor

On my way to London. Swapping arias for Iron Maiden tomorrow — drama in a different key. @ironmaiden.bsky.social

#TenorLife #IronMaiden #OperaToMetal

As someone originally from Swansea, this wonderful news from Welsh National Theatre is fantastic to see 👇

Great to see the city’s arts and culture getting the recognition it deserves—thanks to the Grand Ambition team, the Grand Theatre, and the return of Welsh National Opera to #Swansea #Arts

Looking forward to the Vocalia concert on Saturday 28th June, 7:30pm at St Paul’s Church, Clifton, Bristol.

#Vocalia #BristolMusic #LiveMusic #OperaLife

A mime bank holiday coaching with the wonderful Michael Pollock.

#richardwagner #operasinger #opera

New #headshots taken by Gerard Collett Photography.

#operasinger #charaktertenor #opera #charactertenor

Great to meet up with the team @grandambition.bsky.social @richardmylan.bsky.social and to make plans to bring some Classical music to Swansea Grand Theatre.

Watch this space for some exciting news soon…

#swansea #grandambition #theatre #wales #arts

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Happy Easter! Easter Sunday walk.

Tomorrow evening will see the opening of this powerful new plan at Swansea Grand Theatre.

For more information and to book tickets see - www.swanseagrand.co.uk/HotChicks

@grandambition.bsky.social @richardmylan.bsky.social @michellemcternan.bsky.social

#Swansea #arts #wales #abertawe

Such a glorious Friday evening in Mumbles.

Check out this wonderful new play that opens at Swansea Grand Theatre on 16th April - more information www.swanseagrand.co.uk/HotChicks

@grandambition.bsky.social #theatre #swansea #arts