June 4th, 2013
Degree Recital
Sophie will be performing a recital including works by Mozart, Dove and Bizet
CNRR
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D i a r y
January - May 2023
English Touring Opera
Sophie is looking forward to working with ETO for the first time in their touring productions of Zoo!, Il Viaggio a Reims and Giulio Cesare.
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https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/season/spring-2023
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H.M.S. Pinafore, Opera Holland Park 2022
Photo Credit: Ali Wright
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P r e v i o u s E n g a g e m e n t s
9th-13th August, 2022
HMS Pinafore
Sophie is looking forward to being back at Opera Holland Park to sing the role of Cousin Hebe in this co-production with Charles Court Opera.
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Conductor: David Eaton
Director: John Savournin
Opera Holland Park theatre
Time: 7:30pm
March 27th-29th, 2019
February-May Tour, 2020
Les Vepres Siciliennes - Welsh National Opera
Sophie is looking forward to returning to WNO to cover the role of Ninette in this Verdi masterpiece.
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Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
Director: David Pountney
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https://wno.org.uk/whats-on/les-v%C3%AApres-siciliennes-verdi
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April 26th, 2020
Vivaldi Gloria & Haydn Nelson Mass
Sophie will be back in Todmorden to sing the alto solos for the Todmorden Choral Society's annual easter concert.
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Soprano: Stephanie Stanway
Alto: Sophie Dicks
Tenor: Michael Jones
Bass: Rob Garland
Conductor: Antony Brannick
Todmorden Town Hall
Time: TBC
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4th-8th August, 2020
The Pirates of Penzance
Sophie is looking forward to being back at Opera Holland Park to sing the role of Kate in this co-production with Charles Court Opera.
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Conductor: David Eaton
Director: John Savournin
Opera Holland Park theatre
Time: TBC
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Albert Herring
Sophie will be singing the role of Mrs Herring at the
RWCMD. This production will be directed by Martin
Constantine and conducted by David Jones.
Dora Stoutzker Concert Hall
Time: TBC
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April 14th, 2019
Brahms Alto Rhapsody
Sophie is looking forward to performing this piece for
the first time with Todmorden Choral Society and
Antony Brannick.
Todmorden Town Hall
Time: TBC
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April 27th, 2019
Dvorak Stabat Mater
Sophie is looking forward to heading to Yorkshire to perform with
Richmondshire Choral Society and friends from Cardiff to sing the alto soloist
in Dvorak's Stabat Mater under the baton of Peter Stallworthy.
St. Mary's Church, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Time: 7.30pm
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June 7th, 2019
Dead Man Walking
Sophie is covering the role of Mrs de Rocher in this one night performance
of Jake Heggie's first opera with Welsh National Opera.
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Time: 7.30pm
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June 12th, 2019
The Consul
Sophie will be singing the role of Vera Boronel in Menotti's opera for her Welsh National Opera
debut.
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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Time: 7.30pm
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August-September tour, 2018
I Capuleti E I Montecchi
Sophie is delighted to be returning to Opera Holloway to
sing Romeo in Bellini's tragic tale of Romeo & Juliet.
Touring the south of England, this production will be
directed by Fiona Williams and conducted by Lewis Gaston.
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31st Aug – Codford
7th Sep – Henley
8th Sep – Barking
14th Sep – Dorchester
19th Sep – London
22nd Sep – Epsom
23rd Sep – Storrington
28th Sep – Sunbury
30th Sep – Lingfield
July 2, 3 & 4, 2018
The Magic Flute
Sophie will be singing Third Lady in Martin Constantine's
new production of Mozart's famous fantasy. Sung in English
with the Jeremy Sams translation this production will be
conducted by Gareth Jones.
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Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Time: 7pm
December 7, 2017
RWCMD Opera Scenes
Sophie will be singing the roles of Kate Julian (Owen
Wingrave), Nancy (Martha), Hermia (MSND), Dorabella
(Cosi fan Tutte) and Suzy (La rondine) for this set of scenes.
Venue TBC
Time: TBC
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December 9th, 2017
Haydn Theresienmessen
Once again Sophie is joining the Sine Nomine singers in Eastcote
for their Christmas Concert. Alongside the Haydn she will sing the Alto
solos in Britten - 'Hymn to the Virgin' and Vaughan Williams 'Fantasia
on Christmas Carols'.
St. Lawrence Church, Eastcote
Time: 7.30pm
March 26, 27, 28*, 2018
La Cenerentola
Sophie will be singing the title role in this Rossini masterpiece
at the RWCMD. The show will be conducted by David Jones and
directed by Martin Constantine. The opera is double cast and
further information on cast lists and times will be available nearer
the time.
November 25, 2017
Winter Opera Gala with Carlo Rizzi
Sophie will be singing the roles of Zulma (L'italiani in Algeri)
and Tisbe (La Cenerentola) in opera scenes for this gala with
the orchestra of Welsh National Opera.
Dora Stoutzker Hall, RWCMD
Time: 7.30pm
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November 26, 2017
Handel's Messiah
Sophie returns to Todmorden to sing the Alto solos in
Handel's Messiah with Todmorden Choral Society,
under the baton of Antony Brannick.
Todmorden Town Hall
Time: 7.15pm
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September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 23, 2017
Così fan tutte
Sophie will be singing the role of Dorabella for this
production with Opera Holloway. The opera will be directed
by Fiona Williams, and conducted by Lewis Gaston and will tour
the south of England. Venue details can be found at
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CAST
Fiordiligi: Callie Gaston
Dorabella: Sophie Dicks
Ferrando: Tom Morrs
Guglielmo: Felix Kemp
Despina: Lorena Paz Nieto
Don Alfonso: Przemyslaw Baranek
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June 1, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 & 23, 2017
La Rondine
Sophie will be singing the role of Suzy for this
production at Opera Holland Park. The opera will be directed
by Martin Lloyd Evans, and conducted by Matthew Waldren.
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Opera Holland Park
Time: 7.30pm
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March 25, 2017
Buxtehude - Magnifikat
Sophie will be singing once again with the Sine Nomine Singers,
singing the alto solos for the above piece. Alongside Caldara
Missa Dolorosa and Mozart Solemn Vespers de Confessore under the
baton of Richard Thomas.
St. Lawrence Church, Eastcote
Time: TBC
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April 8, 2017
Durufle Requiem
Sophie will be singing with The Tredici Choir,
singing the alto solos for the above piece. Alongside Vivaldi
Magnificat and Lauda Jerusalem under the
baton of Richard Thomas.
St. James's Piccadilly
Time: TBC
December 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10*, 2016
Chekhov plays with Euphonia Studio
Sophie will be performing in plays The Proposal
and The Bear alongside fellow singers, adapted and
directed by Alisdair Kitchen.
The Drayton Arms Theatre
Time: 8pm, *3pm
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November 19th, 2016
Concert Performance of Bizet's Carmen
Sophie is thrilled to be singing one of her favourite operatic roles
with Rotherham Choral Society. Alongside Carmen's arias, she will
perform a selection of opera favourites.
Herringthorpe United Reformed Church
Time: 7.30pm
November 27th, 2016
Handel's Messiah
Sophie will be singing the Alto Soloist in this incredible piece
under the baton, once again, of Antony Brannick. She will be
performing alongside fellow-RNCM singer Stephanie Stanway
and Todmorden Choral Society.
Todmorden Town Hall
Time: TBC
October 9th, 2016
A Celebration of British Opera with Opera Holland Park
Sophie will be singing alongside Ben Johnson and Mark Stone, as
well as other OHP Singers for this exciting event at the Royal Albert
Hall.
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Elgar Room, RAH
Time: 6.45pm
July 19, 21, 23, 28 and August 3 & 5, 2016
Die Fledermaus - Johann Strauss II
Sophie is thrilled to be singing in the chorus of this wonderful
opera, as well as covering the role of Prince Orlofsky.
Opera Holland Park, London
Time: 7.30pm
http://www.operahollandpark.com/die-fledermaus/
April 23rd, 2016
Vivaldi Magnificat and Mozart Missa Brevis in D
Sophie will be singing the alto solo in both pieces with the
Sine Nomine Singers for their spring concert. Also in the programme
is the Faure Requiem, Faure Cantique de Jean Racine and Mozart
Ave Verum Corpus.
St. Lawrence's Church, Middlesex
Time: 7.30pm
April 7, 9, 13 and 15, 2015
Iphigénie en Tauride - Gluck
Sophie will be performing the role of Diane and Second Priestess
in this beautiful opera with Opera Euphonia.
Drayton Arm's Theatre, London
Time: 8pm
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/euphonia
March 22nd, 2016
Hispania: Canciones Populare
Sophie will be performing Manuel de Falla's Siete Canciones Populares Españoles
alongside pianists, Aaron Lott and Hamish Brown. This performance will be
a part of the RCM Keyboard Festival.
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Time: 1.05pm
July 27th, 2015
Lakme
Sophie will be singing the role of Malika in Delibes' famous opera. This is part
of the Christine Collins Young Artist Programme at Opera Holland Park.
Holland Park Theatre
Time: 7.30pm
May 27th, 2015
Master's Recital
Sophie will perform a 40 minute recital as part of her degree. Repertoire
to be confirmed.
RCM Durrington Room
Time: 11.50am
May 19th, 2015
RCM Opera Scenes
Sophie will be singing the role of Hermia in Britten's A Midsummer
Night's Dream and the role of La Natura in Cavalli's La Calisto.
RCM Britten Theatre
Time: 5pm
March 22nd, 2015
Beethoven Mass in C
Sophie will be returning to Buxton to sing the alto solo in the Beethoven Mass in C with the Buxton Musical Society under the baton of Michael Williams MBE. Mozart's Piano Concerto No.27 will also be performed that evening by Stephen Barlow.
St John's Church, Buxton
Time: 7.30pm
March 11th, 2015
Masterclass with Rebecca Evans
Sophie will be singing in an RCM Vocal Masterclass under the welsh soprano, Rebecca Evans.
RCM Recital Hall
Time: 2pm
February 6th, 2015
RCM Opera Scenes
Sophie will be singing Tisbe in Rossini's 'La Cenerentola' and Ragonde in Rossini's 'Le Comte Ory'.
RCM Britten Theatre
Time: 5.30pm
January 28th, 2015
Masterclass with Ann Murray DBE
Sophie will be singing in an RCM Vocal Masterclass under the great irish mezzo, Ann Murray.
RCM Recital Hall
Time: 2pm
January 12th, 2015
Masterclass with Dame Felicity Palmer
Sophie will be singing as part of the Opera Holland Park Christine Collins young artist programme.
Leighton House, London
Time: 7pm
November 26th, 2014
Brahms Book Launch
Sophie will be singing a selection of Brahms song and duets alongside RCM singers for the launch of Natasha Loges' and Katie Hamilton's book 'Brahms in the Home and the Concert Hall'.
RCM Parry room
Time: 6.30pm
August 21st-27th and September 25th, 2014
Madame X
Sophie will be singing the role of Wife #2 for Tim Benjamin's world premiere of his brand new opera.
http://madame-x.co.uk/performances/
September 17th, 2014
Masterclass with Sarah Connolly
Sophie is delighted to be singing in a masterclass under the expertise of one of her favourite singers.
Britten Theatre, RCM
Time: 2pm
July 11th - 27th, 2014
Buxton Festival Opera
Sophie will be singing in the chorus for productions of Gluck's 'Orfeo ed Euridice', Rossini's 'Otello' and Dvorak's 'The Jacobin'.
She will also be covering the role of Lotinka in 'The Jacobin'
http://www.buxtonfestival.co.uk/
May 10th, 2014
Opera Gala with Liverpool Mozart Orchestra
Sophie will be singing a number of popular arias, duets and trios alongside the LMO, soprano Joanna Norman and bass Tom Hopkinson under the baton of Mark Heron.
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Time: 7.30pm
March 18th, 22nd, 27th and 28th, 2014
Gluck Double Bill
Sophie will be singing the role of Orfeo, in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. There will also be a performance of Gluck's comedy, 'L'Ivrogne Corrige' on these evenings.
RNCM Studio Theatre
Time: 7pm
January 22nd, 2014
Opera Scenes
Sophie will be singing the title role in Rossini's 'La Cenerentola' for RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM Theatre
Time: 6pm
November 30th, 2013
John Rutter's 'Feel the Spirit'
Sophie will be singing the mezzo-soprano solo in John Rutter's 'Feel the Spirit' with the St. Peter's Singers.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Heswall
Time: 7.30pm
June 21st, 2013
Opera Gala
Sophie will performing a number of popular arias, duets and
ensemble numbers alongside soprano Fiona Hymns, tenor Tom
Morrs and bass Tom Hopkinson.
Stock Restaurant, Manchester
Time: 7.30pm
June 28th, 2013
Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Sophie will be singing alongside all of her fellow singers at
the RNCM for the chorus of Beethoven 9. Her singing
teacher Ann Taylor is also the alto soloist for this
concert.
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Time: 7.30pm
​March 21st & 26th, 2013
​Moscow Cheryomushki​
Sophie will be performing the role of Vava
RNCM Theatre, Manchester​
Time: TBC​
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February 4th,2013
​​Lunchtime Concert
Siete Canciones Populares Españolas, Manuel de Falla with
guitarist, Jamie Parker
RNCM Concert Hall, Manchester​
Time: 1.15pm​
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January 31st, 2013
RNCM Opera Scenes
The Rape of Lucretia, Britten
RNCM Theatre, Manchester
Time: 6pm
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November 13th, 2012
Bessie Cronshaw Song Cycle Prize
Siete Canciones Populares Españoles, Manuel de Falla
RNCM Studio 7, Manchester
Time: 6pm

November 9th, 2012
Alexander Young Prize
A programme of Handel, Mozart and Schubert​
RNCM Studio 7, Manchester
Time: 6pm

November 1st, 2012
An Evening of Opera
An evening of popular operatic numbers alongside Baritone
Joshua Cadman, Soprano Meinir Wyn and pianist Michael Davies.
Bloom Live, Altrincham
Time: 8.30pm

June 12th, 2012
RNCM Opera Scenes
Sophie will be performing the role of Hansel from Humperdink's 'Hansel and Gretel' and the title role in Offenbach's 'La Perichole'
RNCM Theatre, Manchester
Time: 6pm

May 9th, 2012
3rd Year Final Recital
Handel 'Svegliatevi nel Core'
Schubert 'Standchen' and 'Lachen und Weinen'
Copland 'The Boatmen's Dance' and 'Simple Gifts'
Head 'Beloved'
Granados 'La Maja Dolorosa' (Susie Whaites on Cor Anglais)
Accompanied by Simon Passmore
RNCM Studio 6, Manchester
Time: 1.30pm

May 25th, 2012
Evening Recital with Baritone Joshua Cadman
An evening of song and light opera including music by Mozart, Copland, Head and Vaughan Williams
Warrington Gentleman's Club
Time: 7.30pm