Toby Spence

Award-Winning Tenor talks about his Career, his Battle with Thyroid Cancer and Rediscovering his Voice

Toby Spence is an award-winning tenor, who has played the lead roles across the world in every major opera theatre from The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to The Met in New York to La Scala in Milan. A frequent performer at The Proms and on acclaimed recordings, he has also brought classical music to popular audiences through shows like The Rob and Romesh Show.

In this episode, Toby shares his journey to becoming one of the most sought-after tenors of his generation, his battle with thyroid cancer and the remarkable process of relearning to sing after surgery. Humble, witty and candid, this is a rich, touching and inspiring conversation.

Prince Albert Gruss an der Bruder
Toby Spence as Captain Vere in Billy Budd