Gerard Jones

Gerard Jones, Stage Director Jones spent several years assisting in major houses around the world before joining the Royal Opera House's Jette Parker Young Artist scheme where he directed four productions. He is about to take part as a Finalist in the European Opera Prize directing competition on Manon Lescaut (Zurich, June 29/30th). Born in Kent, Jones studied Italian and German at UCL. After graduating he went on to assist opera directors including Richard Jones, Antony McDonald, John Fulljames, David Alden, Kasper Holten and Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier. Work as an assistant director to Richard Jones includes Rodelinda at ENO, Peter Grimes at La Scala Milan, Anna Nicole for The Royal Opera and New York City Opera, Macbeth, Falstaff and Der Rosenkavalier at the Glyndebourne Festival