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The Nightingale of South Bank

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Relative Pitch Opera presents

Helena Leonard in

The Nightingale of South Bank

The arias of the versatile English Soprano Florence Easton.

Florence Easton was born in 1882 South Bank, Middlesbrough. After training at the Royal Academy at the turn of the 20th century, she went on to become one of our most versatile English opera singers and became known professionally as “The Nightingale of South Bank”.

Working with companies both in England and abroad Florence settled in America after the start of World War 1. She was famous for her ability to take an unknown part at very short notice and perform it flawlessly in public the same day. In 1918 At the Metropolitan Opera, New York she created the role of Lauretta in the world premiere of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, making her the first soprano ever to sing the famous aria “O Mio Babbino Caro”.

Helena Leonard sings many of Florence’s famous arias from operas including Madame Butterfly, Gianni Schicchi, Aida, Tosca and many more as she tells you the fascinating story about the varied career of Florence Easton, “The Nightingale of South Bank”.

A new one hour, one woman show created for Relative Pitch Opera.

Suitable for theatres, churches, rural touring venues, music societies, corporate events, music and theatre festivals. 

For  show prices and booking information please contact us by pressing the link where it will navigate you to our Contact Form -

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Below you can read all about our technical specifications for the show. 

Technical Specifications

• 1 Performer
• 1 Stage Manager
• 2 hour set up
• 1 hour show played through
• 1 hour pack down
• Ideal performance space (not including audience)

             Height 3 m (9.84 ft)

             Width 5.5 m (18.04 ft)

             Depth 5.5 m (18.04 ft)

• Technically self sufficient, we provide our own set, sound equipment and lighting.
• Power supply needed no more than 5m (16 ft) from the performance space 
• We can provide fliers and posters for overprinting (a small charge may be applied depending on the amount needed)
• Or JPEG images can be provided if you wish to print your own publicity material

Want something different for a music society, corporate event or school?

This show would also be perfect for music societies, corporate events and for senior schools. Please contact us by pressing the link where it will navigate you to our Contact Form -

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Do you require a Professional Soprano Opera Singer for your event?

Helena Leonard is available for Opera, Oratorio and Concert work, Weddings, Barmitzvahs and even Birthday Parties. Read more about Helena -

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Or try one of our workshops

Workshops based around opera, classical music and vocal technique are also available, tailored to a range of age groups from school age to adults.

Our current workshop is based on Bizet's Carmen for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils.

A teachers pack based on The Nightingale of Southbank show and Carmen workshop is also available . Press the link for further information -

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