People
ETO Staff
James Conway – General Director
james.conway@englishtouringopera.org.uk
James is both artistic director and chief executive of ETO. As well as supervising the running of the company and choosing the artists and repertoire, he also directs some of the ETO shows.
Michael Rosewell – Music Director
Michael is responsible for upholding and increasing the musical standard of the company. He regularly conducts performances and works with James to choose the artists.
Tim Yealland – Artistic Associate, Education
tim.yealland@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Tim plans and devises ETO’s education projects for people of all ages and abilities – from on stage workshops to residencies in schools and special performances for children. He also participates in many of these programs
Alex Darbyshire – Administrative Director
alex.darbyshire@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Alex arranges the ETO tour schedule, taking bookings from theatres and tries to ensure we visit all areas of the country. She is also in responsible for the company’s finances.
Esyllt Wyn Owen – Marketing Manager
esyllt.wynowen@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Esyllt is responsible for the marketing and communication functions of ETO, with the view to maximising box office sales. She manages a team of marketing professionals communicating to ensure we maximise audience attendances, build new audiences and secure effective press coverage. Esyllt also oversees market research to optimise how ETO serves all audiences.
Jim Follett – Press and Communications Officer
jim.follett@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Jim is responsible for working with the national and local press to ensure ETO’s work gets the best possible coverage. He writes the majority material for the programmes, venue brochures and communications with members of our mailing list [link]. He also works with Esyllt on venue marketing and specific marketing initiatives to bring new people to ETO performances.
Thalia Chan – Marketing and New Media Officer
thalia.chan@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Thalia looks after the new website, ensuring it is up to date with videos and news from the productions as well as keeping ETO up to date on social networking and other web-based marketing. She is also responsible for any in-house design we do and works with Esyllt on venue marketing and specific marketing initiatives to bring new people to ETO performances
Sarah Bailey – Development and Finance Officer
sarah.bailey@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Sarah works on generating revenue from trust funds and foundation and also securing cash and in-kind partnership through regional and local sponsorship. She is also responsible for the day to day book-keeping for the company and helping to prepare payroll.
Steve Hawkins – Production Manager
steve.hawkins@englsihtouringopera.org.uk
Steve is responsible for all managing and supervising all the technical aspects of an ETO tour including liason with designers, carpenters, stage managment team and insuiring the shows are transported to each theatre, set up and broken down to go to the next venue.
Shawn McCrory – Artistic Administrator
shawn.mccrory@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Shawn is responsible for contracting ETO’s artists and for looking after their welfare and development. He works in the ETO office, and acts as company manager on tour.
Alexa Hills – PA to the Executives
alexa.hills@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Alexa supports James and Tim and ensures the office runs smoothly. This includes coordinating diaries, booking schools and educational tours, looking after the music library and dealing with general public enquiries.
Rupert Derham – Development Officer
rupert.derham@englishtouringopera.org.uk
Rupert is responsible for individual and corporate giving as well as developing regional opera networks – all vital to our grassroots fundraising and marketing.