Gus Christie

Under his leadership, Glyndebourne has led the way in taking opera to a wider audience using digital innovation and technology. In 2007 Glyndebourne became the first UK opera house to screen its productions in cinemas. Since then, through ground-breaking work with artists and media partners such as the BBC, SkyArts, Daily Telegraph, and a range of international and online broadcasters, Glyndebourne has extended the reach of its productions through international television and live online broadcasts. Glyndebourne productions are available on DVD and Blu-ray and on a number of video-on-demand online platforms.

Gus graduated from King’s College, London with a degree in zoology. He worked in various theatres before working as a cameraman for Partridge Films from 1989 – 91. He went freelance in 1991 and worked on various natural history documentaries.

His interest in natural history sparked an ambition to develop an environmental strategy for Glyndebourne. In 2004 Gus spearheaded a project to build a 67-meter wind turbine at Glyndebourne to power the opera house via renewable energy. In the six years since the turbine was officially launched in January 2012, it has produced on average the equivalent of 102% of the organization’s annual electricity requirements, exceeding a target of 90%. Gus oversees other environmental initiatives and is active in enabling Glyndebourne to achieve its long-term ambition of becoming carbon neutral.