Lighting Designer

A century after its premiere, Maurice Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges returns in a bold reimagining — one that transforms this one-act masterpiece into a haunting exploration of trauma, memory, and redemption.

Chetham’s School of Music’s first fully staged opera, directed by Genevieve Raghu, features talented students aged 14–19, including distinguished alumni. With designs by Lara Booth and lighting by Ben Ormerod, this promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Chetham’s Opera – L’enfant et les sortilèges

The Stoller Hall

When Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the forest, they happen upon a house made of gingerbread. Unable to resist temptation, the siblings begin to eat the house, only to be captured by the witch who lives inside.

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Hänsel Und Gretel

Susie Sainsbury Theatre

Where did all the books go? One morning, children look around their school and realise that every single book has disappeared. They can uncover no reason as to why this would happen. Together, they battle with the consequences! What should they do? How will they fill these empty shelves?

The Books That Disappeared

The Octagon Barn

On an average Monday morning… a young dinosaur appears in the playground of a small, rural primary school. What should the children do? Where did this dinosaur come from? Does this dinosaur want to join their school?

There’s a Dinosaur in the Playground!

At the School for Explorers pupils spend their days planning the adventures they will take in life and the discoveries they dream of making. On the final day of the year they face their examinations… how will they respond when unexpected challenges come their way?

The School For Explorers

A mischievous pirate opera comes to the Octagon Barn this summer. Billy Bone has stolen Captain Blood’s treasure chest full of gold, rubies and diamonds. So, Captain Blood is out for revenge!

Captain Blood's Revenge

Pack your suncream and fly to 1960s Spain with Into Opera for their bold new production of Carmen taking place at the Octagon Barn this summer.

Lighting Designer

Ben Ormerod

Events

Past events

2 - 3 Jul, 2025

Chetham’s Opera – L’enfant et les sortilèges · The Stoller Hall

19 - 22 Nov, 2024

Hänsel Und Gretel · Royal Academy of Music

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