Natasha Agarwal is a British Indian soprano from Liverpool, described as an “actress and singer of equal stature” (Seen and Heard International). After studying Mathematics at the University of Warwick, she trained at the Royal Academy of Music and National Opera Studio. She is supported by Opera Prelude and her awards include the Charles Wood International Song Prize and Opera Holland Park Award for Outstanding Emerging Talent.
She made her debut at Glyndebourne as Zoe Green in Jonathan Dove’s Uprising and revived the role of Jack Lofte in Dove’s critically acclaimed Itch at Opera Holland Park (having created the role in 2023). She also made a “stand out” (The Times) role debut as Neera in the world premiere of Will Todd’s Migrations at Welsh National Opera.
Other recent and future engagements include Frasquita Carmen (Opera Holland Park and Opera North), Cinderella Little Listeners: Cinderella and cover Amor Orfeo ed Euridice (Opera North), Gianetta The Gondoliers, Anne Milbanke Ada and the Code Crusaders, Alex Little Terror, Milly The Wellies, cover Lucia The Rape of Lucretia and cover Giannetta The Elixir of Love (English Touring Opera), Pamina and Papagena Die Zauberflöte (Royal Ballet & Opera: Create & Sing), Lapák The Cunning Little Vixen and cover Galatea Acis and Galatea (Opera Holland Park), Zorah Ruddigore and Kate The Yeomen of the Guard (Opera Holland Park with Charles Court Opera), Musetta La bohème (DEBUT Opera in a Day), Baby Bear Peace at Last (OperaUpClose), Zora Svadba (Waterperry Opera Festival), Medea Medea Gosperia (Thee Black Swan), Sukanya’s Friend Sukanya (London Philharmonic Orchestra), Selena Apollo’s Mission (Tête à Tête), Carolina Il matrimonio segreto and Nerina La Fedeltà Premiata (Royal Opera House Mumbai), Susanna Le nozze di Figaro, Adele Die Fledermaus and Hanna Glawari The Merry Widow (Opera Warwick).
Concert highlights include An Evening with Amjad Ali Khan (London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall), Messiah (Ripon Cathedral), Carmina Burana (St George’s Hall Bradford & Coventry Cathedral) and Mozart’s C Minor Mass (Spires Philharmonic), as well as recitals at The National Gallery, Royal Opera House and Two Temple Place.
Natasha is passionate about using music as a means to break down barriers and help those in the community. She has performed several charity concerts in India and has done a variety of outreach and educational work with opera companies across the UK. She was recently invited to speak on a panel at the Opera Europa conference in Copenhagen/Malmö about racial and gender stereotypes in opera. She is also an award-winning dancer (trained in the styles of ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz and classical Indian dance) and an ambassador for All England Dance.
[Hetherington’s] duets with the returning Natasha Agarwal (who plays sister Jack with sharp comic timing and a gorgeously bright soprano) anchor the show emotionally. They have the vibe of real siblings—squabbling, supportive, and occasionally brilliant under pressure
Natasha Agarwal is delightful as his kleptomaniac sister who dearly loves her brother even if he drives her up the wall
Natasha Agarwal as Jack reveals some astutely observed gestures and captures exactly the right tone for lines that often feel ‘conversational’
Following him almost every step of the way and providing a perky commentary to his introspection was Natasha Agarwal as the wonderfully engaging Jack, Itch's sister. Compulsively light-fingered, and always having Itch's back despite the two bickering constantly, Agarwal was delightful yet in her early solo provided emotional resonance too
Natasha Agarwal is first-rate as Lola’s sister Zoe, tethered to a mobile phone before she turns to her sister’s cause
Natasha Agarwal as Zoe convincingly undergoes the transformation from resentful sister of Lola to ardent supporter
Soprano Natasha Agarwal’s operatic interludes were breathtaking, her voice soaring with clarity and emotion
The four part madrigal “Strange Adventure” (Natasha Agarwal as Kate, Amy J Payne as Dame Caruthers, William Morgan as Fairfax and Daniel Jeffery as Sergeant Meryll) was a musical show stopper with every note and harmony deliciously accurate, immaculately held together by conductor David Eaton
Natasha Agarwal delivers a powerful performance as Medea, her first notes as a powerful operatic soprano are unexpected and astounding
Stand out performer is Natasha Agarwal as Medea. She has a wonderful voice and powerful stage presence
Played by Natasha Agarwal, a fabulous soprano, the searing jealousy is visceral, almost as though there are piercing green lazers shooting out from her eyes. She is ideal for the role
I must highlight Agarwal as a standout…she has powerful stage presence. I was impressed also by her voice. Her clear and rich tones are regal in the midst of the callousness and indifference her character faces
Natasha Agarwal, as the titular character, exhibits a powerful soprano that steals the show whenever she is on stage
Medea’s return is unbelievably stunning…her final revenge is determinatively heart-breaking, easily winning over our tears
Natasha Agarwal sang and danced winningly as the lead bridesmaid, Zorah
Natasha Agarwal was completely delightful as Itch's sassy sister, Jack….Light-fingered and not always supportive of Itch, Agarwal made Jack an appealing sidekick and the combination of the two characters provided a nice sense of light and shade during the drama
The cast, led by Adam Temple-Smith’s constantly energetic Itch and Natasha Agarwal’s likeable Jack, is extremely accomplished
Stephen Barlow directs, and gets enjoyable performances from his eight-strong cast, especially from Temple-Smith and from Natasha Agarwal as Itch’s sister
Apart from the huge title role, a second standout comes from Natasha Agarwal as Itch’s equally heroic sister Jack: adult performers tackling teenage roles are rarely as convincing as this
Adam Temple-Smith was a fine Itch, matched by his sister, Jack, finely sung by Natasha Agarwal
…two likeable leads (Adam Temple-Smith and Natasha Agarwal, surprisingly believable as school-age siblings)
Adam Temple-Smith finds his feet immediately as the protagonist, his relationship with his sister (Natasha Agarwal) as tight as their tenor and soprano
Particular praise goes to the two adult singers who play the children in a way that avoids the perils of over-cuteness and implausibility: Natasha Agarwal as Jack and Adam Temple-Smith as Itch
Adam Temple-Smith makes an impressive OHP debut as the irrepressible Itch, one half of a splendid daring duo with his kleptomaniac sister, Jack (bright soprano Natasha Agarwal)
He is ably supported by Natasha Agarwal, building on earlier roles at Opera Holland Park. She offers a feisty, insubordinate characterisation that chimes excellently with her brother’s initially more hesitant attitudes
He is ably supported by Natasha Agarwal, building on earlier roles at Opera Holland Park. She offers a feisty, insubordinate characterisation that chimes excellently with her brother’s initially more hesitant attitudes
Natasha Agarwal, soprano and award-winning dancer, mesmerised as an Indian doctor
Natasha Agarwal’s Neera and Brittany Olivia Logan’s Bridget stand out in a good cast
In the evening’s showstopper, “This is the Life!” the Indian doctor duo Neera (Natasha Agarwal) and Jai (Jamal Andreas) expertly conducted themselves vocally and choreographically, with the Bollywood dancing by Melody Squires, which was exceptional and refreshing, in context of Western opera
Many of the secondary roles are very well sung…Natasha Agarwal is perfectly cast as the exotic gypsy Frasquita
Natasha Agarwal as Frasquita, in particular, displays some highly skilled dancing
Agarwal and Edmonds made a terrific double act as Frasquita and Mercedes, both with a knowing element when dealing with their men folk, successfully balancing humour with more serious elements
The vital secondary roles – Carmen’s girlfriends Mercédès and Frasquita (Natasha Agarwal)… are all finely sketched in
...Natasha Agarwal fetching as partner in petty crime Frasquita
Natasha Agarwal’s Lapák the dog, deliciously costumed, of the smaller roles was particularly noteworthy and I hope to hear more of this RAM-trained singer
The smaller roles of Lapák the dog and the Schoolmaster were well taken by Natasha Agarwal and Charne Rochford
Natasha Agarwal made an appealing Selena, bringing a real sense of character to the role
Incredibly talented 21 year old UK born Natasha Agarwal has a pretty voice and lovely stage presence…She has a promising career ahead
But it was Adele (Natasha Agarwal, the wonderfully engaging Susanna in OW’s Marriage of Figaro), continuing as in Act 1 to fascinate the ear with her splendiferous coloratura, who perhaps took the laurels of the whole evening. She is such a polished singer, not to mention her delicious little self-choreographed dance at the ball, that one was entranced by her every note and gesture. She is a persuasive performer; her acting (nicely directed) was endlessly enticing. She has a persona and presence of real note, she lifts a performance to a higher level…Her close attention to McGrath’s enabling beat guaranteed that there were no hiccups in this scintillating performance. Actress and singer of equal stature, she certainly has the gift of making a character her own.