@GilesCroft

freelance theatre director and writer

 Folkestone, England
Joined May 2009
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If you find yourself Bath, please come by and see the work in his home. A very special event. John Croft, a highly regarded artist (non figurative, Minimalist, work derived from landscape), pioneering criminologist and Bletchley Park codebreaker.
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsSep 5
Join Tosti Academy exploring Tosti @orncgreenwich 26/11/2026 in a day of treats in collaboration with @OperaRara Lunch Masterclass (4 singers & me) Talk Concert Julia Kumlin, Nikolett Mraz, Ester Ferraro, Pablo Rubin-Jurado, Patrick Alexander Keefe and pianist @AnnaTilbrook
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A fantastic event - congratulations to one and all
Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsAug 31
12 unforgettable days Our Tosti Academy 2026 was something so very special. The most wonderful, open and brave singers, our world class faculty, enthusiastic audiences.. And some magical alchemy that made every concert, masterclass, moment, so VERY special
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsAug 29
Legend. Singer above all others. Sir Thomas Allen joined us at Tosti International Singing Academy yesterday. Lucky us And our singers shone…as they have done every day Come see them in opera scenes tomorrow 4.15 CT20 2LR
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsAug 25
Jonathan Cohen, Music Director of Arcangelo and Haydn and Handel gave the most remarkable masterclass on early music at Tosti International Singing Academy today Here Ester Ferraro, mezzo soprano, singing Scherza infida with Jonathan on piano
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsAug 22
Ben Glassberg, conductor extraordinaire, working with our singers at Tosti International Singing Academy 2026
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsAug 23
Ben Glassberg, conductor extraordinaire, working with our singers at Tosti International Singing Academy. He gave a masterclass yesterday, and will spend the next two days working privately with our singers. Lucky us – at Folkestone, England
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John Croft obituary: artist and Bletchley Park codebreaker Fascinating obit. thetimes.com/article/e22f8c8…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsMay 9
One more week to apply for our Tosti International Singing Academy We have a world class faculty, and remarkable opportunities for our singers. Please share with potential applicants!! soundsfolkestone.co.uk/folke…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsApr 24
This weekend we celebrate Benjamin Luxon and Sheila Amit in Folkestone Here is Dame Janet Baker on her great friend and colleague Benjamin Luxon We hope you come and celebrate with us in Folkestone this weekend!! soundsfolkestone.co.uk/folke…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsApr 18
Thomas Adès at The Grand in Folkestone Just a miracle to have him here And a completely full audience. Joy and enthusiasm. Just brilliant work by John Woolrich to get him here @FolkestoneNew
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsApr 18
Such a privilege for me to be able to celebrate Ben Luxon and Shiela Amit here in Folkestone Hope to see you here..either next weekend, or in August for our Tosti INTERNATIONAL Singing Academy soundsfolkestone.co.uk/initi…

Folkestone On Song | Sounds Folkestone

The brain-child of operatic bass Matthew Rose, Folkestone On Song will present a full gamut of activities; The Luxon Amit Singing Bursary Award, supporting singers at the beginning of their education

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Folkestone on Song@FlkstnonsongApr 18
Luxon Amit Singing Award Weekend 25th and 26th April The Grand, Folkestone CT20 2XL soundsfolkestone.co.uk/folke…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsApr 15
Thomas Adès comes to The Grand, Folkestone this Saturday 7.30pm Please come and hear this brilliant man perform as part of the remarkable musical offering that is being put on in Folkestone. @FolkestoneNew just one of great institutions here.. soundsfolkestone.co.uk/event…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsApr 9
Happy Birthday Paolo Tosti He was a regular visitor to Folkestone (I live in his flat) and we have started the Tosti International Singing Academy there with world class faculty and special guest @hugh_canning For more info soundsfolkestone.co.uk/folke…
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Matthew Rose@roseandfriendsMar 16
Please dear friends spread the word far and wide for 18-22 year old singers to come and try and become a Luxon Amit Singing Bursary recipient 25/26 April this year..
Folkestone on Song@FlkstnonsongMar 16
Final few days to apply for Luxon Amit Singing Bursary Awards 25/26 April. Please encourage 18–22 year old singers to apply?! 5 awards of £1000 to be awarded to singers at uni or music college in UK Travel and accommodation in Folkestone provided. auditionoracle.com/apply/?ai…
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John@johnwithbeardFeb 24
How prolific is my friend the writer Jane Upton. She is fire at the moment with another play opening soon. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/ev… * come to think about it, I used to live in Long Eaton, so maybe, surely not, whew, the play is about people young in 1987, I was old by then

Scenes from a Friendship - Nottingham Playhouse

This world premiere by Jane Upton is a funny but deeply felt look at the bond you share with your best friend, who’s shaped your life, knows all your mistakes but loves you regardless.

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nick wood@nickwood39Feb 24
MIA - originally co- produced by Nottingham Playhouse and the Thalia Theater in Hamburg has just started a school’s tour with TheaterInKempten. Toi! Toi! Toi!
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Sarahh
@SarahhuniverseJan 19
This is great 😂😂 🎥 : Credit to the Owner
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Fifth Word@FifthWordJan 12
Calling all playwrights! Our friends at @sohotheatre are now accepting submissions to the Verity Bargate Award! The award returns with its biggest prize yet supported by @CharacterSeven. 📝✍️🎯Apply by: 13th April, 11am sohotheatre.com/project/veri…
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Merry Christmas to one and all xxx
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