Handel Ariodante Royal Academy of Music, November 2023

“Thavoris’s designs were crisp and modern, a plain yet stylish box for the production to inhabit. Costumes were modern too, with that type of cutting edge design that leverages the blurring of gender roles.” (Planet Hugill)

Strauss Die Fledermaus Royal Northern College of Music, December 2022

“With a practiced eye designer Yannis Thavoris has worked wonders with the sets… Thavoris’s costumes are first class.” (Seen and Heard)

Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Royal College of Music, March 2022

“It’s brilliantly conceived and executed." (Opera Today)

Puccini Gianni Schicchi Royal Academy of Music, November 2021

“A deft and witty double bill.” (Opera Wire)

Ravel L'Heure Espagnole Royal Academy of Music, November 2021

“Set, costumes, and lighting made a considerable contribution to the overall mise-en-scène.” (Opera Today) 

Dove Mansfield Park Royal Northern College of Music, March 2020 / March 2023

“This was an engaging and ultimately moving afternoon in the theatre.” (Opera Today)

Donizetti Viva la Diva Salzburger Landestheater, February 2020

“…opulent wirkende Bühnengestaltung…ansprechenden Kostüme."  (Online Merker)

Gounod Roméo et Juliette Estonian National Opera, September 2019

"The sets are truly beautiful." (Seen and Heard International)

Donizetti Roberto Devereux (sets) Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, March 2019

“… überlegt konzipierte Bühnenbild…” (Die Rheinpfalz)

Verdi Otello Theater Magdeburg, February 2019

“… wunderbare Bühnenbild…”  (ioco.de) 

Puccini Tosca Nederlandse Reisopera, October 2018

“… very cleverly done, with meticulous attention to detail." (bachtrack)

Euripides Orestes National Theatre of Northern Greece, July 2018

“… εντυπωσιακό, ευρηματικό, συμβολικό σκηνικό…” (stosanidi.blogspot.com)

Humperdinck Hänsel & Gretel Royal Northern College of Music, March 2018

“… delightful, ingeniously designed set and conspicuous costumes which felt ideal for the production.” (Seen and Heard International)

Massenet Cendrillon Royal Northern College of Music, December 2017

“… attractively spectacular…” **** (the arts desk)

Donizetti L'elisir d'amore Den Jyske Opera, October 2017

“… visually beautiful… a triumph…” (Klassisk.org)

Britten A Midsummer Night's Dream Sibelius Opera Academy Helsinki, April 2017

Brontë / Kalavrianos Wuthering Heights National Theatre of Northern Greece, Feb. 2017

“…ευρηματικό σκηνικό τοπίο…” (cityculture.gr)

Handel Alcina Royal Academy Opera, October 2016

"Stylish and conceptually clever... exuberant designs." (the arts desk)

Wagner Der fliegende Holländer Estonian National Opera, September 2016

Bellini I Capuleti e i Montecchi Buxton Festival, July 2016

"... real sense of elegance." ***** (Planet Hugill)

Handel Ariodante Scottish Opera, February 2016

"Fresh and handsome to look at..." (The Observer)

Hickson / Birch Merlin Nuffield Southampton, November 2015

"Yannis Thavoris's set... is fabulous..." (The Stage)

Wolf-Ferrari Le donne curiose Guildhall School, November 2015

"The set alone is worth the ticket price." (classical-music.com)

Arnold The Dancing Master Guildhall School, March 2015

"Sets and costumes in both productions were terrific." (operatoday.com)

Donizetti I pazzi per progetto Guildhall School, March 2015

“… instant atmosphere produced by Yannis Thavoris’s playful designs... Costumes are particularly lovely..”  (bachtrack.com)

Puccini La Fanciulla del West Opera Holland Park, June 2014

 “… the sets being sleek and economical and the costuming fabulous…” (classicalsource.com)

Verdi Rigoletto Bucharest National Opera, February 2014

Donizetti Francesca di Foix Guildhall School, November 2013

"Yannis Thavoris’ design is not just beautiful: it is visionary.” (bachtrack)

Debussy L'enfant prodigue Guildhall School, November 2013

"Thavoris's beautiful set gives this simple tale a cinematic sweep." (What’s On Stage)

Mozart La finta giardiniera Buxton Festival, July 2013

“… vividly designed by Yannis Thavoris…” ***** (Guardian)

Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana / Leoncavallo Pagliacci Opera Holland Park, June 2013

“… ingenious linking coup de theatre…”  (Independent)

Rossini La donna del lago (costumes) Royal Opera House, May 2013

“… exquisite heather-paletted Harris Tweed costumes designed by Yannis Thavoris." (Intermezzo)

Martinů Comedy on the Bridge Guildhall School, November 2012

"Yannis Thavoris's sets... were exemplary: straightforward, visually interesting and adding plenty of atmosphere to proceedings." (One Stop Arts)

Massenet Le portrait de Manon Guildhall School, November 2012

"Yannis Thavoris rather cleverly used the same basic set... for all three operas." (Planet Hugill)

Massenet La Navarraise Guildhall School, November 2012

“… a striking visual theatricality…” (What’s On Stage)

Armstrong The Lady from the Sea Scottish Opera, August 2012

“… Yannis Thavoris’s set looks ravishing." (The Stage)

Puccini Tosca Santa Fe Opera, June 2012

“… an eye-popping set... this is a stellar production…”  (Examiner)

Mozart Die Zauberflöte Royal Academy of Music, March 2012

"The sets by Yannis Thavoris are visually strong, effective and uncluttered..." (One  Stop Arts)

Puccini Madam Butterfly Mid Wales Opera, September 2011

“… impressive team achievement… with smart designs by Yannis Thavoris…” (Daily Telegraph)

Debussy Pelléas et Mélisande Teatro Colón Buenos Aires, August 2011

“… a cunning set… that neatly straddles naturalism and symbolism…” (The Times - for the original OHP production)

Tchaikovsky Iolanta Guildhall School, June 2011

"The set worked in that it posed questions… and suggested an altered reality which fitted with the strange story."  (bachtrack)

Donizetti Rita Guildhall School, June 2011

"The white-tiled set for the greasy spoon café was perfect..." (Opera Brittania)

Handel Orlando Scottish Opera, February 2011

“…Yannis Thavoris’s ingeniously designed revolving set." (Telegraph)

Puccini La Bohème British Youth Opera, September 2010

"Yannis Thavoris's delicate, exploded sketch of 1950s Paris saw silk flowers blossom and bedsteads and café tables float up into the air…” (Independent on Sunday)

Mozart Don Giovanni Opera Holland Park, July 2010

“… a particularly rich visual interpretation of Mozart’s opera." (WhatsOnStage.com)

Omar The Great Extension Theatre Royal Stratford East, October 2009

 “… a superb set that radiates opulence…”  (WhatsOnStage.com)

Stravinsky Petrushka Scottish Ballet, August 2009

"Thavoris’s three-dimensional designs are both grim and doll’s house-perfect..." (Dancing Times magazine)

Janáček Káťa Kabanová Opera Holland Park, July 2009

“… pared down to its scenic essentials, both handsome to look at and symbolic…” (Opera Magazine)

Sallinen The King Goes Forth to France Guildhall School, March 2009

“… imaginatively designed by Yannis Thavoris… unfailingly crisp and clever." (Guardian)

Lerner & Loewe Gigi Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, August 2008

"The strongest asset of the production is Yannis Thavoris's costume design." (Variety)

Puccini Tosca Opera Holland Park, July 2008

“… the most brilliantly original production of Tosca to be seen in this country for decades…” (Guardian)

Verdi Aida (sets) Welsh National Opera, May 2008

"Yannis Thavoris's handsome set…” (Telegraph)

Mozart The Marriage of Figaro (sets) English National Opera, November 2006

"Yannis Thavoris's sets… make a vivid visual statement." (Telegraph)

Weir A Night at the Chinese Opera Royal Academy of Music, March 2006

"The elegantly symbolic design is full of imaginative touches.” (ClassicalSource.com)

Mozart Così fan tutte (sets) Opéra National du Rhin, December 2005

“… des décors absolument magnifiques…” (ForumOpera.com)

Berlin Annie Get Your Gun British Tour, August 2005

“… colourful design from Yannis Thavoris." (WhatsOnStage.com)

Gassmann Opera Seria (sets) Netherlands Nationale Reisopera, April 2005

Omar The Battle of Green Lanes Theatre Royal Stratford East, October 2004

“… neatly designed by Yannis Thavoris…” (Guardian)

Mozart La Clemenza di Tito Royal Danish Opera. Apr. 2004 / E.N.O., Feb. 2005

"Visually, this is a seductive show." (Independent)

Tchaikovsky Oprichnik Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, January 2003

“… uno spettacolo bello e monumentale.” (L’Opera Magazine)

Stravinsky The Rake's Progress English National Opera, November 2001

"Yannis Thavoris's guileful staging was full of wit…” (The Observer)

Britten The Rape of Lucretia Aldeburgh Festival and E.N.O., June 2001

“… ravishingly designed by Yannis Thavoris…” (Sunday Times Best of 2001)

Puccini Madama Butterfly Scottish Opera, December 2000

“… it looks fabulous." (Times)

Bizet Carmen English Touring Opera, October 1999

Donizetti The Daughter of the Regiment English Touring Opera, October 1998

“… delivers every opera company’s dream of something stylish, sharp and clever on a tiny budget." (Independent on Sunday)