Support a production - Join a syndicate

Stand at the heart of a WNO production 

A production syndicate brings together a small group of supporters to make a specific opera possible. By joining, you play a direct role in enabling the artistic ambition and scale of a WNO production. 

It is a powerful way to connect more deeply with the work you see on stage. 

What is a production syndicate? 

Each syndicate supports one production for a defined period. 

Collectively, members help fund key elements such as: 

  • Support for specific roles within the production 
  • Set and costume design 
  • Rehearsal time 
  • Orchestral and chorus forces 
  • Technical staging and production 

Together, syndicate members make a tangible difference to what is possible artistically. 

Our current production syndicate 

The Flying Dutchman

Our current syndicate supports The Flying Dutchman - a dramatic tale of longing and redemption. 

Through the generosity of its members, the production is realised at the highest artistic level. 

Syndicate Members

WNO’s production of The Flying Dutchman is generously supported by the WNO Dutchman Syndicate

Margaret & Stephen Bickford-Smith

Paul Burbidge

Julia Ellis (supporting to role of the Dutchman)

Colin & Sylvia Fletcher

Luke Gardiner

Christopher Greene & Annmaree O’Keeffe

Malcolm Herring (supporting the role of Senta)

Richard Jackson

David Lloyd

D Morgan

David Macfarlane

William & Felicity Mather

John & Sally Leighton Williams

Why join?

  • Support a specific opera at the highest level
  • Gain deeper insight into the creative process
  • Share the journey with fellow passionate supporters
  • Enable artistic excellence on stage

This is not simply attending opera - it is helping to make it happen!

Express your interest

If you would like to discuss supporting existing or future production, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact development@wno.org.uk