Melissa will perform the role of Angelina in Diva Opera’s production of La Cenerentola (Rossini)

February 8th | Noordhoek, South Arica

March 28th | St Andrew’s, Scotland

November 3rd | Boodles, London

Rossini’s opera La Cenerentola reimagines the timeless fairy tale Cinderella with vibrant musical charm and comedic brilliance. At its heart is a young woman in service to her tyrannical stepfather and his selfish daughters. Despite the hardship and cruelty she endures, her unwavering kindness warms the heart of everyone she meets, including a young prince seeking a bride. Rossini masterfully weaves in elements of disguise and mistaken identity, keeping audiences both entertained and captivated by the story’s twists. The Prince’s quest, the stepfamily’s scheming, and Cinderella’s transformation are all brought vividly to life through his sparkling score, making the experience as enchanting as the tale itself and affirming the timeless belief that dreams really do come true. Melissa Gregory, Joseph Doody and Matthew Hargreaves lead an all-star cast for a family friendly production directed by Wayne Morris, choreographed by Jenny Weston and accompanied on piano by Music Director Bryan Evans.

Generously supported by The Laidlaw Opera Trust

Melissa will compete in the quarterfinals of the Elizabeth Connell Prize.

Elizabeth Connell Quarterfinalists announced:

1. Sydney Baedke - Canada
2. Gloria Jieun Choi – Republic of Korea
3. Ariane Cossette - Canada
4. Marina Dobrescu - Moldova
5. Adia Evans - USA
6. Chantal Freeman - USA
7. Melissa Gregory - Australia
8. Laura Helene Hansen - Denmark
9. Chloe Harris -Australia
10. Kathryn Henry - USA
11. Jenni Hietala -Finland
12. Nina Kreča - Slovenia
13. Hyunseo Lee – Republic of Korea
14. Songha Lee – Republic of Korea
15. Aviva Manenti - France
16. Kaylee Norris - USA
17. Valentina Puskás - Hungary
18. Elisabeth Saint-Gelais - Canada
19. Nataliia Shumska - Ukraine
20. Holly Teague - Britain
21. Annie Ternström - Sweden
22. Lucia Tumminelli - Italy

Rounds 2-4 live: 16-19 April, 2026 in London, UK

Melissa will cover the role of Zaida in Glyndebourne’s production of Il turco in Italia.

Fizzing with wit, mischief and flirtation, Rossini’s comedy charms and surprises.

A wife in search of romance and a writer in search of a plot: it’s a recipe for an uproarious tangle of mistaken identities, intrigues, breaks-ups and make-ups. Rossini’s irrepressible farce returns in Mariame Clément’s stylish five-star staging.

Vincenzo Milletarì will conduct the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Rodion Pogossov returns as Don Geronio,  joined by Minghao Liu as Narciso, Elena Villalón as Fiorilla, Péter Kálmán as Selim, Anle Gou as Albazar and Matteo Mancini as Prosdocimo.

A revival of the 2021 Festival production. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.