Elena Whiteley

Versatile professional with strong customer service and communication skills, adept at public speaking and group facilitation. Experienced in working with children, families, and diverse groups, with a proven ability to host events and lead creative workshops. Skilled in managing bookings, scheduling, and administrative tasks while thriving in fast-paced environments. A collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal abilities, committed to fostering inclusive and engaging experiences.

• Performed with English National Opera
• Young Artist at Clonter Opera Theatre
• Performed in major venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Bridgewater Hall
• Tour guide and community arts organiser with experience hosting creative and cultural events

• Outside of work, I enjoy live music, creative writing, poetry events and community arts projects. I have a strong interest in museums, local history and cultural storytelling, and regularly organise and host creative events including workshops, poetry evenings and interdisciplinary performances. I also enjoy fashion and visual culture, exploring cafés and independent creative spaces, and creating digital content centred around music, performance and personal style.

I am a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music (2019-2025), where I developed a strong foundation as a classical vocalist and performer. During my training, I performed with the English National Opera and was a Young Artist at Clonter Opera Theatre, gaining professional experience in operatic and staged performance contexts.

I have been selected to perform at the Berlin OpernFest with the Berlin Opera Academy (2026), and have appeared internationally at prestigious venues including the Musikverein and the Elbphilharmonie, working with ensembles conducted by Wayne Marshall. In the UK, I have performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Bridgewater Hall.

My stage experience includes principal roles such as Adele in Die Fledermaus with York Opera and the protagonist role in Kevin! The Musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Alongside classical work, I have been actively involved in Manchester’s independent arts and spoken word scene as both a performer and organiser.

I have also been featured in media including BBC Radio Manchester and independent arts publications such as Gravy Magazine, reflecting my broader engagement with contemporary performance and cultural spaces.