Mark Enticknap

‘Initially my grandparents told me about an article in their local newspaper advertising for anyone interested in opera. I was reluctant to go as I knew nothing about opera and thought it wasn’t for me. They took me and when I got to the Ebert Room and saw what it was all about I ate a lot of humble pie! I auditioned and got into GYO – I’m so glad they made me go!’

‘Walking onto the stage for the first time – it was like I’d come home! Singing on that stage for the first time to a full house was life changing. Filming Zoë at my college the summer before I went to drama school. Working with Stephen Langridge in Misper and Zoë – his mentorship put me in excellent stead for my career.’

‘I went on to train in musical theatre and I graduated from drama school in 2003. I have been acting ever since. I have since come back as a chaperone and can see how the education department are still changing lives for children of all walks of life.’

‘Being treated like a professional before I was one was invaluable and gave me a taste of what the industry was like. Ian Jackson, Stephen Cowin and all the staff were great mentors and supported me through the productions. I developed my voice and sight reading with the help of various tutors in GYO along the way. I made friends for life through those experiences and they have shaped the person I am today.’

‘One of the most magical, electrifying and indescribable phenomenological experiences I have ever had. I can’t find the words. I owe so much to Glyndebourne – thank you.’

‘Do it… it changed my world and who knows what it’ll do for you!’