Music Theatre Wales

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Welsh opera and music theatre organisation re-imagining opera as a contemporary, accessible artform.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Music Theatre Wales creates and presents new opera and music theatre, including stage productions, digital works, Street Art Operas, community co-creations, young people’s work, commissions and education projects.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07

To present opera as a contemporary artform that changes with the times, creating new operatic work with stories and musical languages that resonate with today’s audiences, while developing new ways to reach people who currently feel excluded by opera.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Michael McCarthy, Director; Elayce Ismail, Artistic Associate; Kathryn Joyce, General Manager; Dylan Jenkins, Communications and Marketing Manager; Abena-Mintaah Mensah, Creative Producer; Jain Boon, Project Facilitator and Workshop Leader; Catrin Slater, Fundraiser. Board Chair: Kerry Skidmore.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07

https://musictheatre.wales

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Contemporary, inclusive, exploratory, collaborative and socially engaged.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07

1988

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Chapter Arts Centre, Market Rd, Cardiff CF5 1QE, United Kingdom

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Music Theatre Wales addresses the exclusionary image and traditional boundaries of opera by creating relevant new work, collaborating with artists who may have been excluded from opera, and developing accessible ways for diverse audiences and communities to participate.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Creating and presenting new opera
• Developing contemporary operatic work with composers, writers and artists
• Producing stage productions and digital works
• Creating Street Art Operas
• Community co-creation and engagement
• Young people’s creative projects
• Schools storytelling projects
• Commissions for theatres and concert halls

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Future Directions: Butetown
• Digital Futures
• The Trial of Dhegdheer
• Out of Time
• Rahmat-Mercy-Trugaredd
• Street Art Operas
• Community co-creations
• Young people’s work

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Opera, music theatre and performing arts

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Audiences, artists, young people, schools, community participants and arts organisations.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Artists and creative collaborators developing new opera, and audiences, schools, young people and communities seeking contemporary and accessible music theatre experiences.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Developing new operas and music theatre productions
• Collaborating with composers, writers and other artists
• Engaging young people in music, video and digital storytelling
• Creating opera with community participants
• Presenting opera in non-traditional and public settings
• Commissioning work for theatres, concert halls, ensembles, film and recorded sound
• Providing schools and education projects

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• New operatic work that reflects contemporary society
• More relevant and engaging opera experiences
• Opportunities for artists to take ownership of opera
• Greater access and participation for people who feel excluded by opera
• Creative development opportunities for young people and community participants
• Transformational opportunities for artists and audiences