Helene Mathiesen

Helene Mathiesen is a freelance opera and theatre producer. With Gothic Opera, she has produced the critically acclaimed productions Maria De Rudenz (Battersea Arts Centre), Rip Van Winkle (Hoxton Hall), and Der Vampyr (Arcola Theatre). Other producing credits include Not Saint Hildegard (Bound by Theatre, Playground Theatre), It’s in the Air! (Hope Mill Theatre), The Language of Flowers and Folk Tales (Cockpit Theatre). 

With a passion for new works and cross-genre collaborations, Helene is currently producing The Hive Opera in collaboration with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (Tung Auditorium) and the verbatim opera project The Standard of Care, exploring the Healthcare workers in crisis. 

Looking beyond the UK, Helene is collaborating with a Nairobi based opera company, with a vision for fostering international partnerships and cross-cultural exchange. 

Committed to collaboration, outreach, and broadening access to opera, Helene is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what opera and classical music can be.