Abigail is one of the expert guests of the “Owning Your Spot” workshop. She wil be part of our showcase panel, where she will give advice and feedback based in her extensive career as an operating soprano and actress.

Born and raised in Birmingham, Abigail studied at Birmingham Conservatoire graduating with a first class honours degree completing her studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Abigail’s operatic roles include Pamina – The Magic Flute (OperaUpClose), Susanna – The Marriage of Figaro (Opera de Bauge) and Ninetta – La gazza ladra (Midland Opera). With English Touring Opera roles include Susanna – The Marriage of Figaro, First Boy – The Magic Flute, Despina – Così fan tutte, Fido – Paul Bunyan, Naiad – Rusalka, and Cobweb – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Abigail has performed in many operas written for children and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) audiences including the award-winning Laika the Spacedog. Abigail has facilitated workshops in conjunction with Welsh National Opera, Birmingham Opera Company, English National Opera, English Touring Opera and Streetwise Opera. Abigail teaches vocal studies in schools across Birmingham and also privately.