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Performance, Shows and Gigs
Nicola is a seasoned singer and performer in a variety of styles from opera to jazz and pop to folk. She is an Arts Council funded artist who specialises in crossover productions of poetry, music and song in a variety of genres.
She started out life as a classical singer, moved to musical theatre and then into Spanish repertoire, jazz styles, folk theatre and currently poetry, music and vocals.
'An incredibly versatile singer and musician' Three Choirs Festival 2021
Solo classical, jazz band, poetry reading, Spanish band, percussion, folk group, music theatre shows, venue gigs, functions, weddings.
Current Shows
The Becoming
THE BECOMING TOUR AND CONCERT COMMISSIONED BY THE PRESTIGIOUS THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL AND FUNDED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL
See the Tour version here: https://youtu.be/xt2OsGUPCGE
Jazz concert version
New poetry, song settings and jazz improvisation around the theme of the sea.
See the improvised jazz version on YouTube here.
Performed live at Three Choirs Festival
'Mesmerising and brilliant show Presented by highly talented musicians, it was a totally immersive experience . We talked of nothing else for several days after.'
Three Choirs Festival feedback
Other Shows
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WINETOWN
a wine-tasting show Nicola's innovative show of poetry, music, improvisation, song and dance to celebrate the glorious grape - with original writing and composition from two exciting and creative performers. Songs from folk, opera, flamenco, jazz and blues. Co-performed with international guitarist and composer Gerard Cousins. |
Some Previous Shows
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MARGARITA Y LORCA - Trio Lorca
Improvisation and musical storytelling with dramatic recitations of the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca and his settings of gipsy and flamenco folk songs.With accordionist Pete Watson and flamenco guitarist Gerard Cousins. |
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CASA MARGARITA - THE HOUSE OF LOVE A CLASSICAL SPANISH SHOW Energetic and sparkling ensemble in an innovative show of narrated stories, vibrant classical Spanish music, percussion, glorious Spanish art song and dance. Virtuosic solo performances from violinist Ed Brenton, pianist Guy Newbury and guitarist Gerard Cousins, . Watch a short documentary showcasing Nicola's show House of Love here: |
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Pichette Auditorium, Pembroke College, Oxford.
SHAKESPEARE'S GARLAND
First performed at the World Conference of Shakespeare and Johnson at the University of Oxford, this charming event combines song, poetry and the music of Shakespeare's time with fascinating anecdotes.
HAD WE BUT WORLD ENOUGH
An innovative piece of new poetry, song and jazz improvisation.
First performed at the World Conference of Shakespeare and Johnson at the University of Oxford, this charming event combines song, poetry and the music of Shakespeare's time with fascinating anecdotes.
HAD WE BUT WORLD ENOUGH
An innovative piece of new poetry, song and jazz improvisation.
GALLERY
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