Arts Management

SWAP’ra was established in 2018 to redress unconscious gender bias and to provide a supportive platform to effect positive change for women and parents in opera.

 

The charity works with individuals and organisations to address the systemic underrepresentation of women in senior decision-making and creative roles. We encourage industry leaders to recognise and address the challenges faced by a large proportion of the workforce. We enable women and parents to feel empowered and hopeful that they are needed and, most importantly, wanted in the industry. 

HeadFirst Productions produced mid-scale opera and theatre with high production values. Its work was socially engaged, embracing ever-shifting perceptions and paradigms.

 

HFP was committed to creating work that is dynamic, engaging and exciting. The company strived to increase accessibility to the arts by producing exceptional work that is appealing for a new audience as well as for regular theatre-goers. It supported emerging talent and always paid its artists fairly.