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We stage high quality opera, classical and choral music workshops, performances and productions

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/the-flying-dutchman

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news about the Flying Dutchman project which has not only been recognised by the...
23/09/2025

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news about the Flying Dutchman project which has not only been recognised by the King but has also been shortlisted for the Making Music Awards 2025: Best Project!

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our artists, creatives, and volunteers. My heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved—Anna Downes, Jack Ridley, Iqbal Khan, Dewi Beryl Johnson, Aisha Zanini-Hughes, Chloe Payne, St Mary’s Church Handsworth & choir, Hopey Pugh, BFCS, Balsall Heath Local History Society, RBC, Stephen Maddock, Libby Surplice, Mari Wyn Schewitz, Anando Mukerjee, Gerrit Paul Groen, Christian Joel, Laura Woods, Colin Baines, Birmingham Opera Company, Paul Plummer, Christine Wright, Eleni Kyriacou, James Holmes, St Hilda's Church, N'gadie Roberts pro-choristers and so many others including our funders!

We can now release the recording of the Dutchman below:

The archive full production with subtitles is now available.

https://youtu.be/_olyrQW8JRk

https://issuu.com/personaarts/docs/persona_arts_-_the_flying_dutchman_programme_2024

Der fliegende Holländer (Semi-staged) at the Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham ConservatoireLive Mono Recording - Wednesday 10 July 2024 by Paul StringerConduc...

02/11/2024

Dexter Drown of The Wagner Journal gives a stellar review, praising our recent community production of The Flying Dutchman at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
as a "world-class performance." Endorsed by none other than King Charles III himself. https://www.facebook.com/HisMajestyTheKing.CharlesIII/

https://thewagnerjournal.co.uk/products/fortune-favours-the-brave-dexter-drown-reports-on-an-ambitious-community-project-in-birmingham?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

“Any difficulties which the world faces today will be as nothing compared to the full effects which global warming will have on the world-wide economy.”
— His Majesty King Charles III

Our royally endorsed Flying Dutchman production is now over! 😢 Royal Birmingham ConservatoireWe would like to put at hug...
16/07/2024

Our royally endorsed Flying Dutchman production is now over! 😢 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

We would like to put at huge oversight right, and highlight talented librettist of our Mami Wata commission, N'gadie Roberts Find out more about her work on

Author, Writing Consultant

We are thrilled to announce that Byron Jackson, our esteemed artistic director, has been honoured with a letter from His...
12/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Byron Jackson, our esteemed artistic director, has been honoured with a letter from His Majesty The King, extending his congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Flying Dutchman for their outstanding performance at The Birmingham Conservatoire!

This is your last chance to experience the show that has earned royal recognition. Join us for our final performance on Saturday, 13th July at 7 PM. Make sure to grab your tickets soon before it's too late 🎟️ ✨ 🙋🏾🌊💕🌟🎶🎭

The Royal Family
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Arts Council England

Tickets: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/the-flying-dutchman

Thank you to David from the Birmingham Festival Choral Society for reviewing opening night! There are still a few ticket...
10/07/2024

Thank you to David from the Birmingham Festival Choral Society for reviewing opening night!

There are still a few tickets left for this evening's performance. If you'd prefer to watch "a remarkable and no-to-be-forgotten" show instead of the footy (👀🙋🏾⚽️🤷🏾‍♀️), come through!

Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eaGQtquK

10/07/2024

This Birmingham production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman aims to make opera accessible to people who may not necessarily think of themselves as an opera fan. By choosing Wagner’s tale of the torme...

08/07/2024
07/07/2024
07/07/2024

Congratulations to Central England Camerata, Persona Arts, Byron Jackson and Jack Ridley for an excellent Open Dress rehearsal this afternoon of Wagner's Flying Dutchman at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Standing ovation!
Tickets still available for the remaining performances - Wednesday 10th July and Saturday 13th July :
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/book

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We are an arts organization who stage inclusive and high-quality performances and productions in and around Birmingham and the West Midlands. Our aim is to encourage cross-genre collaboration and inspire audiences across a wide and diverse demographic by providing high-quality performances and participatory workshops in local halls, schools, and places of worship.

We were created in 2008 as a not-for-profit initiative to bring opera as an art form to the people of Birmingham in their communities. Our co-founders Byron Jackson and Amanda Doyle recognized that there was a need for audience development in local communities. Since then we have held dozens of events across Birmingham, including ‘come and sing’ workshops, opera gala concerts, solo recitals and live music nights, hosted by some of the country’s top performers.