Zachary McArthur

I have always loved singing and performing, having done so since I was a young boy. I performed in lots of different productions both at school and in my adult life. My first love is opera but also enjoy musical theatre, operettas and singing in a few different bands.

I would like nothing more than to be a part of the operatic world. I have had a few opportunities to pursue my dreams, which all started being awarded Head Chorister at Seaford College, this then led to my biggest achievement of being offered a scholarship at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire back in 2018, this was to study for a degree in Vocal Studies but unfortunately ill health got in the way and I had to withdraw from University in 2019.

This year I performed at Garsington Opera in a 'A Trip to The Moon,' under the watchful eye of Karen Gillingham, last year I assisted Mrs Gillingham in directing and overseeing backstage in my local village pantomime (Aladdin) it was a huge success and I have been asked to help again with this year's pantomime (Robin Hood) but stepping it up a gear in an assistant director role, it's already underway.

• Opera singing and performing.
• Rugby
• Coffee
• Cars

Awards & Achievements

Opera Performer – Opera Scenes Showcase, Morley College, Lambeth

July 2025

• Cast in a selection of fully staged opera scenes directed by professional creatives, including repertoire from Johnathan Dove and Philip Hagemann - Andrè Previn..
• Performed with strong vocal technique, character interpretation, and ensemble collaboration under professional music direction.
• Worked closely with fellow performers and coaches in an intensive rehearsal process, developing advanced performance and stagecraft skills.
• Successfully balanced multiple roles/scenes, demonstrating adaptability and a professional attitude throughout the production.
• Received positive feedback from audience members and staff for strong stage presence, musicality, and emotional connection to roles.
• Opera Performance - Garsington Opera, 2024 - April 2025 Participated in the adult company for “A Trip to the Moon”, directed by Karen Gillingham in 2024. Then in April 2025 participated in the aldult companyI plan to continue contributing to this opera company in future seasons.
• Village Pantomime Director & Performer 2024 - Assisted in directing, performing, and supporting backstage operations for village pantomimes, including "Robin Hood" (January 2025) and "Aladdin" (January 2024).
• Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Scholarship awarded a full four-year scholarship in 2018
• Head Chorister & Prefect Seaford College, 2011–2018, awarded the positions of Head Chorister and Prefect during my time at Seaford College, where I developed leadership, performance, and organisational skills, while preparing for auditions to music colleges across the country.
• Christmas Concert Soloist Seaford College, Annual Christmas Concert at Chichester Cathedral, I performed solo in front of thousands, with a highlight being my rendition of “O Holy Night”—a tradition I continue to uphold each Christmas.
• Lead Roles in School Productions Seaford College, 2011–2018 - Actively participated and played main roles in various school productions, showcasing versatility in both music and theatre.
• Gilbert & Sullivan Society Performance Isle of Skye, 2017 - Performed in 8 productions with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society across the Isle of Skye, with a finale performance in Inverness.