In tandem with our fundraising activities (busking, bake sales, and small concerts), we are very grateful to sponsors and donors, who support us through our Angels and Archangels programme.

Archangels benefit from:

  • Two complementary tickets
  • Advance ticket booking
  • Exclusive access to interviews with cast and crew, amongst other behind the scenes footage. 
  • Their name printed in our programme and on our website
  • An invitation to a drinks reception following the opening night of the show.

Angels benefit from:

  • Advance ticket booking
  • Exclusive access to interviews with cast and crew, amongst other behind the scenes footage. 
  • Their name printed in our programme and on our website
  • An invitation to a drinks reception following the opening night of the show.

Cherubim benefit from:

  • Exclusive access to interviews with cast and crew, amongst other behind the scenes footage. 
  • Their name printed in our programme and on our website

We keep our sponsors up to date with our progress, and we are so thankful that their donations can provide our cast with the best resources and experience.

For more information, or to become a donor, please email: edstudiooperasponsorship@gmail.com

2025-2026

ARCHANGELS

Margaret Aronson

Derek Hodge

Gordon Ritchie

Adela Peachy

Robin and James Hanks 

Neil O’Connor

ANGELS

Positively Media

Ellen Mcrae

Mairi Swan

CHERUBIM

Veronika Barlow

2025-2026

Archangel Highlight: Margaret Aronson

Margaret is an Australian soprano, an experienced soprano, and one of the pioneering members of ESO. This Year, we are delighted to celebrate her contribution to the society with a special highlight.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Margaret came to Britain to continue her vocal studies and studied at the University of Edinburgh, where she gained an MA. She has worked with Scottish Opera for eight year and has taught at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, St Mary’s Music School and National Youth Choir of Scotland for many years.

She has travelled extensively in Britain singing oratorio with many choral societies, as well as recital work and ensembles, particularly the Caledonian Trio. She has adjudicated for the Highgate Scholarship Competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and mentored for their Classical and Contemporary Text programme, as well as for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Margaret was the training director of the Association of Teachers of Singing.

Margaret has been the backbone of many ESO productions, offering unwavering support and guidance. She continues to teach privately, including preparing students for conservatoire and theatre auditions, as well as examinations.

Margaret (bottom left) performing in ESO's 1972 production of The Fairy Queen

2024-2025

ARCHANGELS

Hudhud Associates
Laurie Maclachlan
Fiona Macrae
Lesley McKie
Neil O’Connor
Adela Peachy
Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh

ANGELS

Veronica Barlow
Michael Webser

CHERUBIM

Ana Atanet
Ryan Cameron
Penny and Derek Hodge

2021-2022

SPONSORS

Rachel & Tony Bridgeman

Anna & Tim Gowen

Philly & Patrick Moran


ARCHANGELS 

Anand & Bernice Chitnis

Louise Gibb

2020-2021

 ARCHANGELS

Anand & Bernice Chitnis

Louise Gibb

Phillipa & Patrick Moran

SPONSORS

ECO Timber Panels ™

Anna Gowen

Rosie McNamara

2019-2020

SPONSORS

Lady Margaret Elliot

ANGELS

Ruby Downie

Sophie Halpin

Stella Williams

ARCHANGELS

Anand & Bernice Chitnis

Jill & Alastair Cozens

Alison Craig

John Fisher

Jim & Mairi Leggatt

Phillipa & Patrick Moran

Peter & Juliet Stevens

2018-2019

SPONSORS

Lady Margaret Elliot

ANGELS

Darren & Tracy Mortemore

Sylvia Stevens

ARCHANGELS

Anand & Bernice Chitnis

Alison Craig

Jim & Mairi Leggatt

Phillipa & Patrick Moran

Guy & Melissa Linley-Adams

John Fisher

Jill & Alastair Cozens

Juliet & Peter Stevens

2017-2018

SPONSORS

Sir & Lady Gerald Elliot

Martyn & Amanda Hole

ANGELS

Dr Patricia MacMahon & Mr Beau Pettinger

Mark & Becky Le Brocq

ARCHANGELS

Guy & Melissa Linley-Adams

Clarendon Financial Planning Ltd.

Carolin Hervey-Bathurst

2016-2017

ANGELS

Michael & Isobel Holland

2015-2016

SPONSORS

Christine Tacon

John Hargreaves

Caroline Levison

Sir Gerald Elliot

The Binks Trust

The Tay Charitable Trust

ANGELS

Antony Redfern

Shonagh Croal

Guy & Melissa Linley-Adams

Lucy Silovsky

Lindsey Clay

Peter Hart

Geoff Westmore & Paula Clemett

ARCHANGELS

Margaret & Malcolm Crowe

Malcolm & Heidi Norman