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Press images of 4.48 Psychosis in Strasbourg by Klara Beck
Some production images from the Opéra National du Rhin / Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis, September 2019. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design by Hannah Clark, Video by Pierre Martin,…
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Denis & Katya UK tour announced
Music Theatre Wales has released its tour dates for Denis & Katya in 2020. The tour will be in four theatres in Wales, and two shows will be performed at…
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Production Images of Denis & Katya (UK Cast) by Pierre Martin Oriol and Clive Barda
Some production images from the Opera Philadelphia production of Denis & Katya, September 2019. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design & Light by Andrew Lieberman, Video by Pierre Martin Oriol, Costumes…
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Press images of Denis & Katya in Philadelphia by Dominic Mercier
Some production images from the Opera Philadelphia production of Denis & Katya, September 2019. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design & Light by Andrew Lieberman, Video by Pierre Martin, Costumes by…
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Marvellous reviews for French debut of 4.48 Psychosis
The French premiere of 4.48 Psychosis took place 18-22 September 2019 at the Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg, in collaboration with the Musica Festival. The Royal Opera production was…
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“Spellbinding” — reviews for Denis & Katya
We sent Denis & Katya out into the world on 18th September at the premiere at Suzanne Roberts Theater in Philadelphia with Opera Philadephia. Scored for just two singers, four…
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Press photo by Dominic Mercier
Here is a press photo of Philip Venables, copyright Dominic Mercier, taken in Philadelphia in May 2019. It can be used for promotional use with the appropriate credit. Click on…
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Denis & Katya wins Fedora Prize for Opera
Denis & Katya, my second opera, has been awarded the prestigious Fedora Generali Prize for Opera this year. The prize was awarded at the Teatro la Fenice in Venice at…
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More dates for 4.48 Psychose in Dresden
 Semperoper in Dresden have announced more dates next season for their production of 4.48 Psychose. The opera had its german premiere run in Semper Zwei in April/May this year,…
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Denis & Katya announced
My new latest music theatre piece, Denis & Katya, has been announced for its premiere production with the lead commissioner Opera Philadelphia.  The work has been conceived and written with my long-time…
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Featured composer at PLUG Festival
From 6th—10th May, I will be the featured composer at the PLUG Festival, a contemporary music festival at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The PLUG Festival predominantly features…
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Press images of 4.48 Psychosis in New York City by Paula Court
Some production images from the Prototype Festival / Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis, January 2019. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design by Hannah Clark, Video by Pierre Martin, Light by…
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Rave reviews for 4.48 Psychosis in NYC
4.48 Psychosis made its american premiere in New York City a few weeks ago at the Prototype Festival. The exceptional cast, orchestra and crew gave six performances of the Royal…
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Profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson
This profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson (pictured above, photo by Anton Lukoszevieze) is adapted from a profile that first appeared in a programme-book for the BBC Proms 2018, for the premiere…
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Residency at Watermill Center, NY
I have been awarded a month-long residency at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons, NY, in January 2019. Â I will take up the residency with Ted Huffman, and together we…
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American debut of 4.48 Psychosis in NYC
The Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis will make its american debut in New York City on 5th January 2019, headlining the Prototype Festival. Prototype is North America’s largest promoter of…
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Riot Ensemble plays Illusions and Numbers 91–95
The Riot Ensemble is performing two pieces of mine, Illusions and Numbers 91–95, at Kings Place on Monday 17th September as part of the new ‘Luminate’ series.  It’s a semi-portrait concerto, with other…
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Successful premiere for ‘Venables plays Bartók’ at the BBC Proms
Venables plays Bartók, my new violin concerto written for Pekka Kuusisto, received a warm response at its premiere at the BBC Proms on Friday 17th August, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra…
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Press images of 4.48 Psychosis / Royal Opera by Stephen Cummiskey
Some production images from the revival of the Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis, May 2018. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design by Hannah Clark, Video by Pierre Martin, Light by…
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Outstanding reviews for the revival of 4.48 Psychosis
The recent performances of the Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis have come to an end. We didn’t expect much press for a revival, of course, but the reviews there…
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‘Venables plays Bartók’ for BBC Proms
The BBC Proms announced their 2018 Festival a few weeks ago, including a new violin concerto that I’m writing for Pekka Kuusisto and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The piece will…
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Semperoper announces 4.48 Psychose
4.48 Psychose will gets its premiere at Dresden’s Semperoper Zwei next year. This will be a new version of 4.48 Psychosis in German, based on the official translation of Sarah…
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Below The Belt
My debut album, Below the Belt, is now available for pre-ordering via NMC here. The disc will be launched on 16th March 2018. The works on the disc are: The…
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Ricordi press photos by Harald Hoffmann
Here are press photos of Philip Venables, copyright Harald Hoffmann. They were taken in April 2017 for Ricordi Musikverlag to coincide with my signing a contract with them. They can…