Ian Mason

Perfect evening weather for 42nd Street at Kilworth House Theatre 😀

@DonnaBrennan9 You could consider going to see Lucie Jones in 13 Going on 30 at Manchester Opera House in September. If so, I may see you there.

In Manchester and Liverpool this week for work. No time to explore the latter, but I need a weekend in Manchester - it’s turned into such a vibrant city since I was last there. Got to visit the Peaky Blinders restaurant, and their Ivy looks more impressive than London’s!

In Glasgow today to see Frank Wildhorn’s Bonnie & Clyde on tour. Hoping that the recent success of the West End production will be replicated tonight. Will be in the front row ducking the bullets!

Just back from tonight’s enjoyable concert in Nottingham with @LouiseDearman and the International Film Orchestra supported by the local university choir. Full of musical theatre favourites, Louise sang with the power and versatility of a true West End leading lady. Great concert

In Leicester to see Evita at The Curve.

First cultural event of 2024 at Usher Hall Edinburgh

Saw Scottish Opera’s Barber of Seville at Edinburgh Festival Theatre last night. Loved the production and in particular was blown away by the Canadian mezzo soprano Simone McIntosh as Rosina. Such vocal dexterity, quality of tone and sense of fun makes me want to see her again.

Excellent production of Yeomen of the Guard this afternoon at Buxton. The whole cast of @GSoperaco were on top form especially @matthewsiveter1 and @meriel_mezzo. Loved the traditional feel of the direction by Simon Butteris - no gimmicks, just G& S at their best.

Brief visit to Sheffield Crucible to see new production of Miss Saigon. Very clear exposition of the story and overall good singing from a decent cast. Particularly impressed by Kim and Joanna Ampil as a female Engineer had a whale of a time. 4.5 stars.

Saw Gypsy @PITLOCHRYft this afternoon. Stunning performance by @singinghaggis as Mama Rose. Every line delivered with clarity and conviction and vocals excellent. Some good things about whole cast and production and worth a visit to Perthshire.

Another visit to Edinburgh Festival Theatre tonight for Titanic the Musical. Mixed feelings given the current situation with the lost submersible Titan. Thoughts with all affected.

Went to lovely final concert of Melrose Music Festival tonight and was not disappointed. A varied programme of opera, musicals, G&S was performed with panache by @sopranomorwood @SionedGwen and #JeromeKnox. Will definitely try to search out this trio in the future. Well done all.

Very pleased to discover on arrival in Melrose that @SionedGwen is one of the singers tonight. Looking forward to hearing her in a concert setting and also to discovering @sopranomorwood for the first time.

Huge congratulations to @bethtaylormezzo for making the final of Cardiff Singer. I was blown away by her Round 4 performance- the expression “giein’ it laldy” came to mind. All the best for Sunday, Beth!

At Edinburgh Festival Theatre this evening for Scottish Opera’s Carmen.

@EllenAngharad Very much loooking forward to discovering the rest of your brilliant new venture - sounding (and looking) great so far.

Recorded a little snippet from the desk this morning, happy to be working on a new venture! 🌙 #classicalsinger #filmmusic #soprano #classicalcrossover #classicalmusic #filmscore #schindlerslist #johnwilliams

Just caught @EllenAngharad on my TV being interviewed by @OwainWynEvans from the Coronation event in Cowbridge. Can’t think of a better way of celebrating than a couple of songs from my favourite soprano 😀

@EllenAngharad "I'm a soprano, get me outta here" hosted by Ant and Spider

I had such a fun time shooting with Victoria Cadisch in beautiful Herne Bay ☀️ Even if it meant climbing through the undergrowth and navigating 100s of little spiders! 😱🕷️

Was lucky to have witnessed one of @ScottishOpera’s finest productions yesterday @captheatres. Il Trittico was beautifully performed and fully captured the heart of each opera. The principal soloists were uniformly excellent. Best production in years and worth the critical praise

@EllenAngharad I remember having tried to source a copy of Skylark back in the day unsuccessfully until I found a copy in the Sain Records shop in Caernarfon after an Athena concert and how pleased I was to have found it. Now others can get the same experience 😀

Skylark CDs are back! 💿 Now I do think I sound a lot younger on this 2014 record, my first studio collection 🥰 but for those who have been asking I’m pleased to say I have 99 of these now available! I’m told they’ve been used to send little ones to sleep (and adults!)!