Wedmore Opera is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Anne Higgs (26 March 2025). Our co-founder Carolyn Doorbar remembers her.

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Anne was an extraordinary musician and friend who has provided teaching, support and inspiration to generations of young musicians, many of whom have been involved, both on stage and off in WO productions over the years.

 

Anne played in our very first production, La Traviata, in 1998 and booked me as a flautist in a ‘theatre tent’ production which, in turn, sowed the seed of our very first tent production, Carmen, in 1994. She turned her hand to absolutely anything with enormous expertise and knowledge from prop design and building, trombone playing (naturally) to erecting clear span theatre tents.

 

Anne’s indomitable spirit has created a rich legacy that will inspire generations to come. We are truly blessed that she was part of our story.

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