Co-Opera Co

Here is some information about a celbratory gathering on Thursday 22nd September for Andy Armistead.

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We will be holding a private burial for Andy but would like to invite family and friends to a celebratory gathering at Customs House, Poole Quay, BH15 1HP on Thursday 22nd September from 2.00pm. We would be grateful if you could notify us if you think you’ll attend so that we can get some idea of numbers. We ask people not to buy flowers but instead to make a donation to one of Andy's chosen charities.

Further information including our contact details are on the Tapper Funeral Service website:
http://www2.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk/FuneralList.aspx

You will also be able to donate to the charities from this website and/or leave a message in the book of remembrance.

With thanks to everyone for all your kind messages and support at this difficult time.

WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH ANDY'S FRIENDS, ESPECIALLY ANYONE WHO YOU DON'T THINK WILL SEE IT ON FACEBOOK.

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It is with tremendous sadness that we have to tell you of the death of one the most wonderful people we have worked with here at Co-Opera Co. Andy Armistead.

Andy was with us in 2014 for our Summer Development Programme where he sang the roles of the Badger and the Parson in The Cunning Little Vixen.

Here was a voice of such richness and warmth, matched by an innate stage presence.

Andy had come to singing later in life and was set to have a wonderful career. But sadly that is not to be.

Our thoughts and prayers go to his freinds and family at this tragic time.

Andy, you will be missed not just by those close to you but by the profession which has lost a star in the making.

Happy Birthday to the AMAZING Stevie Higgins (Stephen Higgins) from all of us here at Co-Opera Co!!

Hope you have a WONDERFUL day Stevie # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

Happy New Year to you all !!!

If you missed QUARTET last night on the TV then you missed seeing some wonderful performances by so many amazing people including Co-Opera Co. Associate Artists
John Rawnsley and Nuala Willis
You can view it here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfilms/film/quartet

BBC - Quartet - BBC Films A wickedly comic film where the human spirit remains undimmed even as the brightest stars start to fade.

This is a strange one but ........
We - Co-Opera Co. - have just been approached by Twofour, an award-winning TV production company behind shows like Educating Yorkshire (Channel 4), The Jump (ITV), Kitchen Impossible (Channel 4) and Harry’s South Pole Heroes (ITV).

They are looking to speak with people about their past relationships for a brand new television documentary series.

In their words .......... The show will be a warm-hearted and genuine look at the ups and downs of real relationships, paying specific attention to individuals who are struggling to move on from a past relationship. It’s very much a constructive take on how resolving any issues after a relationship makes it easier to move forward in a positive way. This will be a sensitive documentary and away from the world of trashy, reality TV. The programme will be thought-provoking, honest and therapeutic. We hope to help individuals by bringing ex-partners together in a safe environment so they can ask the questions they have always wanted answering.

The attachement shows who to contact if you are interested in being involved

Helping Musicians has announced that there are 16 recipients of their new scheme - Career Development Bursaries.

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/news/latest-news/career-development-bursaries-recognise-outstanding-talent-

I feel really privileged to have been asked to help with this truly wonderful initiative.

The next deadline for awards is 20th November - don't miss out!!
Here's the link .............
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/emerging-musicians/current-opportunities/career-development-bursaries/how-to-apply

Good luck to all prospective candidates
and
Bravo to the 16 inaugural winners !!

Kate Flowers
Artistic Director
Co-Opera Co.

Career Development Bursaries recognise outstanding talent - Help Musicians UK

Huge congratulations to Caroline Sharman and the whole team at The New Theatre Royal Portsmouth for the opening of the newly refurbished interior of this beautiful theatre.
Can't wait to get back on those boards !!!!

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Kate here .............
Just spent a great afternoon as one of the panellists for Help Musicians' new Career Development Bursary Fund.

It is a brilliant new initiative for anyone wanting help at the "apprenticeship" stage of their career - have a look at their website

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/…/career-development-bursa…

Thrilled to have been asked and thrilled to be able to help :)

Help Musicians UK | Home Help Musicians UK is the leading UK charity for professional musicians of all genres, from starting out through to retirement.

A huge BRAVA ! to our Associate Member Llio Evans ( our Gretel and Yum Yum) on being awarded the prestigious Leonard Ingrams Award for her work this summer at Garsington.

We are all so proud of you here at CoC headquarters Llio # # # # # # # #
http://www.garsingtonopera.org/2015-young-singer-awards/

Wonderful to hear our Associate Member Soprano Ilona Domnich this morning on Woman's Hour http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06d8h08

Ilona - who was our Countess in Figaro - directed by our Associate Artist Jacopo Spirei - Opera Director - can be heard soon in ETO's Tales of Hoffmann Directed by yet another Co-Opera Co. Associate Artist - James Bonas - who directed our Hansel and Gretel 2011 AND The Mikado - 2013

http://englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/the-tales-of-hoffmann
A production not to be missed !!