A versatile lyric soprano: equally at home on stage and on the concert platform,
​Helen has a particular flair for contemporary music.

Recognised for the 'alluring' quality of her vocal tone, her 'arresting stage presence' and the intensity and conviction of her characterisation -'... awesomely dramatic ... real vulnerability as well as astonishing power.'                                                                                            see reviews >
                                                                                                                                                                                            
​'An intuitive and expressive artist.'  'Compelling on stage.' 'An excellent singing actor of rare ability.'
RAO Onegin: 2019, RAO Sir John in Love: 2019.

'Helen has such radiance as a performer... Vocally courageous, ambitious and capable'.
Professor Susan Waters: English Song Prize,  RAM, 2019. 

​'Helen May's Despina was outstanding... A name to watch'. 
Surrey Gazette, Woodhouse Opera Festival, 2018.

​​OFFIE nomination for opera performance: Calisto [Cavalli, La Calisto]  Ensemble OrQuesta, Cockpit Theatre, (Jan, 2020)