Member Spotlight: Eugene Dillon-Hooper - Bass

This week we are delighted to welcome the talented British/Irish bass Eugene Dillon-Hooper as our member spotlight.

Eugene is a full time member of The Royal Opera chorus where he and his excellent colleagues frequently enjoy stepping into supporting roles at this world renown opera house.

1. How do you describe yourself as an artist?

British/Irish operatic Bass

2. What other skills or passions do you have that help shape you as an artist?

Birdwatching, photography and most importantly being a parent. Becoming a step-dad taught me to totally be myself and a role model within all facets of my life. Being on stage without limitations but still grounded by core values has allowed me to grow as a performer, a creative and a person.

3. What has been the most memorable and rewarding experience you have had as an artist?

There's two... My first full performance at the ROH as a member of the RO Chorus, opening night of Peter Grimes and my solo ROH debut as Count Ceprano (Rigoletto) with my partner and two kids cheering me on.

4. What role, company or performing situation would be a dream come true for you as an artist?

I always used to tell myself that if I got a full-time chorus job, I'd have made it. But now I'm here, my drive is to sing Colline on stage at the ROH... I'm working on it!

5. What do you like most about being a creative artist?

I get to do a job I love every day, it almost never feels like work.

6. If you could go back in time and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Learn the piano and keep up your languages after GCSE

7. Three words that are the pillars you shape your career by:

Patience, perseverance and collaboration

8. Where can our follower see you next?:

Aside from the many choruses we do, in 2025 I'll be performing Leif in the world premiere of Festen for the Royal Ballet and Opera and Haydn's Creation at the English Haydn Festival in Bridgnorth.

For tickets to Festen at the Royal Opera House - https://www.rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-events/this-insights-event-will-be-filmed-and-streamed-live1-details

To hear Eugene as the bass soloist for Haydan's Creation at the English Haydn Festival see https://englishhaydn.com/programmebookings.html#/ in the new year!