Paul has written a new English version of the libretto of Offenbach’s last comic opera “Belle Lurette” which is being staged by New Sussex Opera in a production conducted by Toby Purser and directed by David Foster. It will be the first UK performance for 140 years.

Paul will also be playing the role of Malicorne.

The show opens in Lewes Town Hall on November 10 at 7.30.

Later performances are at:

The Old Market, Hove on Sunday November 20 at 3.00 & 7.30.

Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on Friday November 25 at 7.00.

Bloomsbury Theatre, London on Tuesday December 6 at 7.30.

For more information go to the site of New Sussex Opera:

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Paul will be appearing at this year’s Gilbert and Sullivan Festivals in Buxton and Harrogate, playing Sir Joseph Porter in Opera della luna’s production of “HMS Pinafore” and Mr Goldbury in the National G&S Opera Company’s production of “Utopia Limited“. Both productions are directed by Jeff Clarke.

Buxton Opera House

Wed 3 Aug – 2.30pm -HMS Pinafore

Fri 5 Aug – 7.30pm – Utopia Limited

Sat 6 Aug – 2.30pm – Utopia Limited
Sat 6 Aug – 7.30pm – HMS Pinafore

Harrogate Royal Hall

Sun 14 Aug – 2.30pm – Utopia Limited
Sun 14 Aug – 7.30pm – HMS Pinafore

Wed 17 Aug – 7.30pm – HMS Pinafore

Sat 20 Aug – 2.30pm – HMS Pinafore
Sat 20 Aug – 7.30pm – Utopia Limited

For further details:
Gilbert and Sullivan (gsfestivals.org)

There will be additional performances of HMS Pinafore at:

Malvern Theatre : Sat 10 Sep – 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Paul will be playing the role of Prince Casimir in the upcoming production of Offenbach’s rarely performed  “The Princess of Trébizonde” with New Sussex Opera.

The opera will be conducted by Toby Purser in a new translation by director/designer Anthony Baker.

Dates:
Cumnor House School Theatre, Danehill Sunday November 14 5pm
Stag Theatre Sevenoaks Thursday November 18 7.30pm
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne Sunday November 21 4pm
The Old Market, Hove Sunday November 28 4pm
Britten Theatre RCM, Sunday December 5 4pm

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Paul will be appearing in the Opera della luna production of “Curtain Raisers” – playing Box in Sullivan & Burnand’s “Cox & Box” and Giraffier in Offenbach’s “Les Deux Aveugles”.

The dates are as follows:

28 Aug 7.30 The Theatre, Chipping Norton

29 Aug 2.30 The Theatre, Chipping Norton

31 Aug 7.45 Wilton’s Music Hall, London

1 Sep 7.30   Wilton’s Music Hall, London

2 Sep 2.30 & 7.30  Wilton’s Music Hall, London

3 Sep 7.30  Wilton’s Music Hall, London

4 Sep 2.30 & 7.30 Wilton’s Music Hall, London

8 Sep 7.30 CAST Theatre, Doncaster

 

Workshop of a new opera, “Bread & Circuses” with music by Liam Wade and libretto by Charles Ogilvie in Plymouth from August 4-11, 2021. Directed by Julia Mintzer and conducted by Patrick Bailey.

Paul will be playing the role of promoter & ex-wrestler, Johnny Vance.

Bread and Circuses | Liam Wade – Composer (liamwadeclassical.com)

 

Like most performers I have been lying low and have had performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the Buxton Festival and the Iford Festival cancelled in the last year.

However, it looks as though things are beginning to start up again, and I hope to bring news of future performances soon. Best wishes to all.

At the end of February, EPOC returned to Bosnia & Herzegovina to do workshops based on “Carmen” in schools in Mostar and Stolac.

Paul performed with soprano Danae Eleni and Director/Pianist Mark Tinkler with the wonderful Amer Jusic providing narration and organisation.

The trip was a great success and we look forward to returning later in the year to create a large, semi-staged SingFest concert performance with school choirs from the East and West.

English Pocket Opera Company were back in 28 Barnet schools in January & February 2020 with their new interactive workshop. This was in preparation for their upcoming concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 30 April with Barnet schools choirs and orchestras. Along with Paul were EPOC director Mark Tinkler and sopranos Pamela Hay and Danae Eleni.

Paul is playing Menelaus in the New Sussex Opera & Opera della luna co-production of Offenbach’s “La Belle Hélène“. Directed by Jeff Clarke and conducted by Toby Purser, the fabulous cast comprises Hannah Pedley (Helene), Anthony Flaum (Paris), Charles Johnston (Agamemnon), Rob Gildon (Calchas), Catherine Backhouse (Orestes) & Jennifer Clark (Bacchis) with the New Sussex Opera Chorus.

Performances are at the following venues:

Nov 13 Lewes Town Hall 7pm

Nov 17 Eastbourne Congress Theatre 4pm

Nov 28 East Grinstead Chequer Mead 7pm

Dec 1 Hove Old Market 4pm

Dec 5 London Bloomsbury Theatre 7pm

Jan 26 Stowe School Roxburgh Theatre 3pm

https://www.newsussexopera.org/booking-details/