“I have worked with Fay as a producer at Britten Pears Arts where her support, insight and enthusiasm were a vital part of the ultimate success of Violet by Tom Coult, providing valuable training for MTW whilst she was at Tonic, and as an expert facilitator for the first in-person Opera Forum Wales meeting of companies, freelancers and interested individuals. I very much hope we will be working with her again and couldn’t recommend her more highly.”

Michael McCarthy, Director of Music Theatre Wales

“I was lucky enough to work with Fay when she supported us in the next steps of enoa, the European network of opera academies. Not only was she an incredible asset in putting together our EDI strategy, her qualities as a creative producer were tremendously impactful when it came to our next programme. She helped us in the conceptualisation of our project, in developing both concepts and concrete activities, and in finding connections between the different proposals we planned in order to make it a really strong and cohesive proposition. Her inputs were incredibly valuable, her support necessary to make this project land, and last but not least, she is a joy to work with! I therefore cannot recommend her enough!”

Lucile Arnould, Head of Coordination, European Network of Opera Academies

“What Fay brings to a room cannot be understated. I have been lucky enough to work with Fay both as a producer and facilitator on multiple occasions; every time is a joyful, inspiring, supportive experience!

Fay is a talented producer and a wonderful colleague who considerately balances the needs of artists and creatives alongside the aims of an organisation or project. She brings the best out of the work and individuals, navigating the process from start to finish with humour and care. Working with Fay has enabled us (The Royal Opera) to upskill colleagues, bring in genuinely new audiences to our theatre and create new programmes of work/productions that otherwise would not exist. 

It is rare to find producers who not only have a deep knowledge of and passion for their artform, but can effectively communicate the context in which the work sits today - creating relevant, engaged, dynamic productions. Fay's expertise is of value to any company or artist who wishes to actively champion inclusion, create innovative work (particularly new work) and develop transformative strategies.”

Grace Cook, Producer at The Royal Opera

“Fay is always impeccably prepared but also remarkably able to pivot during a session if required. She has a wonderful overview of and a passion for the various topics that make up her EDI work. She is always focused on creating meaningful engagement for participants, leading to real impact within the industry. She is also an excellent moderator of panels or round tables — she has done this for eavesdropping on several occasions, and always with great sensitivity and charm.”

Juliet Fraser, Founder & Artistic Director of eavesdropping