Pinchgut Patter with Morgan Pearse

July 2026

Welcome to the very first edition of Pinchgut Patter, a brand-new feature where we shine a spotlight on the artists and creatives who bring our productions to life.

This month, we're catching up with baritone Morgan Pearse, who returns to Pinchgut following his delightful performance in Maid Made Boss last year. Morgan will next appear in our upcoming tiny opera, Coffee and a Dead Canary.

To help you get to know the person behind the performance, we asked Morgan a handful of light-hearted questions—from what he's working on at the moment to his go-to coffee order. Enjoy getting to know one of the stars of Coffee and a Dead Canary!

Tell us what you are up to at the moment?

Im in my lovely home in London, in the sweltering summer heat, attempting to stay cool enough to get all my music learned for the rest of the year, including coming to Pinchgut in September!

What's one thing people are always surprised to learn about you?

That I can play guitar! I’ve actually used this skill on stage quite a bit too and have recently acquired a mandolin and am taking lessons.

What piece of music do you never get tired of?

The B Minor Mass by Bach. One of the first things I ever performed (as a boy treble) and till this day I just adore it. The apotheosis of the final movement is iconic for a reason.

Who inspired you to pursue music?

The encouraging environment I had as a teenager. Not coming from a musician family, it was access to the best teachers at high school that led me down the path to become a musician as an adult. I hope every kid gets the same kind of exposure because once you get someone through the door, its impossible not to fall in love with this extraordinary artform.

Tell us your most memorable stage moment.

Working with the baritone hero that is Sir Thomas Allen – I had a gala concert with him many years back now and I shared a dressing room. He was the most charming gentle soul – loved every minute of it and will always cherish.

If you could have dinner with three people (living or historical), who would they be?

My dream dinner for four would be all about connecting great people across the centuries. I would love to see what Mozart thought of Dolly Parton, and we would need a director like David Lynch to capture it all…think of the topics we’d chat about – endless!

Finally, and most importantly, how do you take your coffee?
Usually a plain old flat white, full cow!