Philip Venables

Composer

Philip Venables is known for his opera, musical theatre and multimedia concert works, with a strong emphasis on storytelling.  He studied at Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Music and received his PhD from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2016. His first opera, 4.48 Psychosis, was premiered at The Royal Opera in London and subsequently performed in Dresden, New York, Strasbourg, Munich and Paris. The National Opera previously featured his second opera, Denis & Katya, (libretto: Ted Huffman) which has been performed at Opera Philadelphia and Staatsoper Hannover, among others. His third music theatre work, The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (text: Ted Huffman), was performed in the Netherlands at the Holland Festival after its premiere in Manchester International Festival.

Last update: 24-02-2025