Shannon Hay

This weekend, Secret Opera presented a devised adaptation of the popular opera Carmen by Georges Bizet (1838 – 75). Directed by Robin Pieta, a well-established opera singer, who also took on the role of Jose, the sexually confused protagonist of the play.

At some point when taking your Gold Arts Award, it will come to Unit 1 Part B, which is all about getting involved in the Arts World.

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Jake Smith studied Drama and Theatre Practice at the University of Hull, graduating with first-class honours. He began his career at Hull Truck Theatre and was a founding member of Assemble Fest, a large-scale theatre festival that launched following Hull's win of the City of Culture campaign. He is currently the Trainee Director in residence at Chichester Festival Theatre, one of the UK's flagship theatres with an international reputation for producing work of the highest quality, ranging from large scale musicals to distinguished dramas.