Liberata Collective is co-directed by Susanna MacRae and Olivia Doutney who produce and lead the collective staging process. Their debut production of Handel’s Orlando received its premiere at Buxton International Festival and Lichfield Festival in July 2023 in a four show sell-out run. For this project Liberata Collective partnered with leading historical expert Adrian Butterfield who led, from the violin, Ensemble Hesperi in a special chamber arrangement of the score produced by Peter Jones. The production was met with anticipation and excitement, drawing rave reviews from critics for its innovative approach and exceptional performances.