A Night at the Opera
Helen Astrid
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 20th August 2025
- Tagged:
- Opera | Live Music | After Dinner Entertainment | Entertainment
Step into the dazzling world of opera, where passion, power, and intrigue take centre stage. From dashing heroes and devious villains to sultry sopranos, sharp-tongued matriarchs, and unforgettable femmes fatales—meet the larger-than-life characters who have captivated audiences for centuries.
Guided by rich storytelling and surprising insights, this journey through opera’s golden legacy unveils the timeless masterpieces and the fascinating truths behind them. Whether you're an aficionado or a curious newcomer, this is opera like you’ve never experienced it before—bold, breathtaking and unforgettable.
Review: "I'll definitely go to an opera now. I'm also going to do the tour of the Royal Opera House. Our ladies loved it as many of them enjoy the opera very much." West Ealing WI
"Helen is passionate and knowledgable. It was brilliant." Bishopsgate Institute London
I'm based in London and I do travel.
Views: 2605 | Enquiries: 14About Helen Astrid
Helen is an engaging and entertaining speaker and is an accredited Great British Speaker.
She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, and performed as a soprano soloist at most of the major venues in the UK including English National Opera, Linbury Theatre Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Garsington Opera and Chelsea Opera at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank.
Appearing on television and radio such as BBC World News, The Paul O'Grady Show, Broadcasting House and BBC's Ask the Experts Helen' s Ted Talk Tell me the truth about Opera has been viewed by 1000s. She is thrilled to be speaking at the V&A in Spring 2026 on Art in Opera.
Previous speaking engagements have been for Courtauld Institute of Art, London, Cambridge University, Plymouth University, Marlborough College, Imperial College, Benslow Music and Bishopsgate Institute.
Helen lives in South-West London and enjoys German Expressionist art, architecture, travelling and tennis. She relaxes with her cat Riesi on her lap and snuggling-up with a book and glass of Burgundy!
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