Adele Thomas

Operas that made me

In this episode of Operas That Made Me, director Adele Thomas reflects on her remarkable journey, from growing up in Port Talbot to becoming Joint General Director and CEO of Welsh National Opera. Once told that opera wasn’t for her, Adele defied expectations, drawing inspiration from unexpected places like MTV. She shares how she made her directorial debut with Northern Ireland Opera, and how her career has taken her to the stages of the Royal Ballet and Opera and more.

Camera/Director & Editor: Alisdair Kitchen
Designed by: India Jane

National Opera Studio
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