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Hancock Artists is dedicated to the personal management of international musicians.

Hancock Artists is dedicated to the personal management of international classical musicians. In addition to providing exclusive and expert management services, Hancock Artists is committed to the strategic development of each client’s long-term careers. Director James Hancock combines a lifelong passion for communication through music with extensive first-hand industry experience as a professional opera singer and as the Artistic Manager and founder of London Lyric Opera. As a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and with a lifelong passion for classical music, James founded LLO in 2008 and successfully mounted several concert operas at the Barbican and Cadogan Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In his most recent position with the Tait Memorial Trust, James manages a diverse array of responsibilities from engaging international soloists, to undertaking the role of producer for many of the Trust’s regular concert seasons in London. Dedicated to nurturing talented emerging artists, James is determined to assist with the career development and ultimate success of the talented individuals he promotes. Hancock Artists is looking forward to earning a reputation as one of the leading bespoke management companies providing the knowledge and expertise required for each client to achieve their full potential.

01/11/2026

Looking forward to this immensely. Ben Woodward conducts the epic opera by Strauss with Regents Opera New Palace Opera at Blackheath Halls

30/10/2026

Outstanding reviews for Hancock Artists soprano Samantha Hargreaves currently appearing as Maria in Bernstein’s *West Side Story* at Theater Basel

Critics have praised her vocal clarity, dramatic presence and compelling portrayal of Maria.

“A rich, full, and mature vocal quality, alongside a strong stage presence.”
Online Merker, 2026

“Exceptionally well cast… possessing a distinctive soprano.”
bz Basel, 2026

“Her trained voice is crystal clear and secure; she truly stands out.”
Basler Zeitung, 2026

“A lively, headstrong Maria… with a spirited, clear, and bright voice.”
Senior Web, 2026

Congratulations to Samantha on this wonderful critical reception!

*West Side Story*
Theater Basel, Switzerland
2026

Represented by Hancock Artists.

23/10/2026

Thrilled to be here. Toi Toi Toi Samantha. Get Repost App • Theater Basel ‹West Side Story› - Premiere 🪩

It’s showtime! Heute feiern wir die Premiere des Musicalklassikers ‹West Side Story›, inszeniert von Barrie Kosky und Otto Pichler, neu einstudiert von Tamara Heimbrock und Silvano Maraffa. Wir wünschen allen Beteiligten ein riesengrosses TOI TOI TOI!

Musikalische Leitung – Thomas Wise
Inszenierung – Barrie Kosky, Otto Pichler
Choreographie – Otto Pichler
Szenische Leitung der Neueinstudierung – Tamara Heimbrock
Choreographische Leitung der Neueinstudierung – Silvano Marraffa
Bühne – Barrie Kosky
Kostüme – Thibaut Welchlin
Lichtdesign – Franck Evin
Chorleitung – Michael Clark
Dramaturgie – Johanna Wall,Benjamin Wäntig
Künstlerische Produktionsleitung – Anna Crespo Palomar
Regieassistenz – Mick Besuch
Bühnenbildassistenz – Hanna Kovacs
Kostümassistenz – Claudia Cazzorla

Tony – Jan-Philipp Rekeszus
Maria – Samantha Hargreaves
Anita – Kyra Sorce 🧚🏼‍♀️🌶️ , Azzurra Adinolfi
Riff – Bart Aerts
Bernardo – Máté Gyenei Hunt
Chino – Alessio Urzetta, Locke
Action – STEVEN ARMIN NOVAK
A-Rab – Salvatore Marchione
Baby John – Alex
Snowboy – Giuseppe Bencivenga
Big Deal – Luca Boscolo Gioachina
Diesel – Shane Dickson, .w.saul
Anybodys – 澪 , Ilaria Rabagliati
Velma –
Graziella – Chiara Viscido
Rosalia – Eli
Teresita – Alice Piccirilli
Margarita – Alicia Lehmann
Estella – Nina
Francisca – Alina Lya Mettler
Consuelo – Romy Neumann , Ilaria Rabagliati
Pepe – Alessio Marchini, Locke
Indio – Matteo Mersi
Luis – Dario Rigaglia, Locke
Anxious – .w.saul ,
Nibbles – Davide Pillera
Lieutenant Schrank – Helmut Jakobi
Krupke / Glad Hand – Johannes Dullin
Doc – Klaus Brömmelmeier, Andrea Bettini
Zwei Akrobaten – Florian Zumkehr , Tobias Bolliger , Sidney

Chor des Theater Basel
Statisterie Theater Basel
Sinfonieorchester Basel

Mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Novartis 🇨🇭 .

Eine Produktion der Komische Oper Berlin .

⏱️ ab sofort, Grosse Bühne
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10/10/2026

Brava diva Repost App • .janelewis Also featuring new work by Hannah Kendall, George Lewis and Jessie Cox

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04/10/2026

A tremendous performance this evening at Fairfield Halls as Ben Woodward conducted Britten’s War Requiem with the Chorus and Orchestra of Regents Opera, the Emerald Choir and the children of Dulwich Hamlet Junior School.

This is a monumental work, and Ben brought enormous clarity, control and emotional depth to a performance of real scale and conviction.
The soloists were outstanding , and Felix Kemp, the whole company rose to the occasion magnificently.

A hugely impressive achievement from Ben and everyone involved. One of those performances which reminds you what live music at its best can do.

02/10/2026

As are we. Looking forward to working with you Thomas. Repost App • Thomas Isherwood - Bass Baritone It is my great pleasure to announce that I have signed with Hancock Artists for international professional representation.

(Can’t believe I just typed that 🥲)

I’m immensely excited to be taking this next step in my career and for all the things that lie ahead.

Thank you, James, for putting your trust in me and helping take my artistry to the next level. I won’t let you down 💜

In the words of Patti LuPone: I’ll drink to that 🥂

Hancock Artists
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27/09/2026

A remarkable evening in Groningen for the premiere of Philip Glass’s Waiting for the Barbarians with .farnham.14 conducted a thrilling performance of a production of enormous musical and theatrical ambition. Director and choreographer have created something genuinely extraordinary, bringing together opera, dance and theatre with extraordinary intensity.
At its centre, Dan D’Souza was superb as the Magistrate, leading a formidable cast. The traditionally male role of Colonel Joll was strikingly reimagined for a female singer by whose vivid stage presence made her a genuinely chilling antagonist. The were outstanding, bringing tremendous drive, colour and precision to Glass’s score, with superb work too from . The sheer concentration and commitment across the stage and pit were extraordinary.
Sam Brown, Artistic Director, and Rudy van Wijk, Algemeen Directeur, also deserve enormous credit for bringing a project of this scale and ambition to the stage, and for the remarkable company they have assembled around it.
It was particularly special to see Alice on the podium after what has been an eventful few weeks, conducting with all the energy, precision and generosity that make her such an exceptional artist and colleague.
Huge congratulations to Alice, Guy, Roni and everyone at Nederlandse Reisopera. One of those nights in the theatre that stays with you.
The production now continues to Breda, Leeuwarden, Enschede, Utrecht, Zwolle, Maastricht, Apeldoorn and Den Haag, with the final performance at Amare on 31 October.
Please note that the previously announced performance in Emmen on 3 October has been cancelled.

26/09/2026

Very excited, waiting for the premiere of Phillip Glass’ Opera ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’ produced by conducted by .farnham.14 tonight in Groningen, northern Holland. Toi Toi Toi to all in the company.

12/09/2026

Tomorrow! Can’t wait reshare_app • Deborah Humble ́pera

29/08/2026

A fascinating glimpse inside rehearsals for Philip Glass’s Waiting for the Barbarians at Nederlandse Reisopera, conducted by Alice Farnham and directed by Guy Weizman.
This short film looks at gender and casting through one of the production’s most interesting choices, mezzo-soprano Charlotte Hellekant sings Colonel Joll, a role originally written for a man.
It is a thoughtful insight into the conversations taking place behind a major new production, and into the work Alice, Guy and the company are doing as the piece takes shape.
Waiting for the Barbarians opens in Groningen on 26 September before touring the Netherlands through October.
.farnham.14 GENDER - “I’m really sick and tired of opera’s with loads and loads of men in it”
Colonel Joll, de ‘baddy’ in deze Waiting for the Barbarians wordt gezongen door een vrouw - terwijl componist Philip Glass de rol schreef voor een man.
Regisseur , dirigent .farnham.14 en mezzo maken van hun hart geen moordkuil over de vraag: kan een vrouw een slechterik spelen?
“There are lots of sh*tty people everywhere, no matter what their gender is”
Dit fragment komt uit de Mini-Docu (11 minuten) die je
kunt bekijken via de
*zat 26 sept, première - Groningen
UITVERKOCHT
*do 1 okt - Breda
*zat 3 okt - Emmen
*di 7 okt - Leeuwarden
*di 20 okt - Enschede
*do 22 okt - Utrecht LAATSTE KAARTEN
*di 27 okt - Maastricht
*do 29 okt - Apeldoorn
*zat 31 okt - Den Haag UITVERKOCHT
Tickets:
Met .guy.and.roni

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