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06770652

THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED

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✓ Active company on the official register. Next accounts due 30 September 2027.

Company details

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Registered name
THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED
Company number
06770652
Registered office
VEXOUR FARM, CHIDDINGSTONE, EDENBRIDGE, KENT, TN8 7BB · 6 other companies at this postcode
Company type
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Incorporated on
11 December 2008
Status
Active
Age
17 years
Previous names
UNEXPECTED OPERA LIMITED (to 04 Aug 2010)
Nature of business (SIC)
90010 — Performing arts
Accounts — next due
30 Sept 2027
Accounts — last made up to
31 Dec 2025
Confirmation statement — next due
29 Dec 2026
Confirmation statement — last
15 Dec 2025

Registered charity

This company is also on the Charity Commission's register of England and Wales. The register records the company number itself, so this is not a match on the name.

THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY
Charity 1127392 · Charitable company · registered 7 January 2009
Latest reported income £178,273
Charity Commission record ↗

People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Mr Crispian George Besley
has significant influence or control
Notified 03/07/2022
Mr Michael Edward David De Styrcea
holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016
Mrs Helena Claire Woodhouse
has significant influence or control
Notified 03/07/2022
Mr Simon Richard Bruxner Randall
has significant influence or control (through a trust)
Notified 14/05/2026
Ms Angela Florence Hill
holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016
Ms Laura Ruth Booty
has significant influence or control
Notified 04/07/2022
Zai Evans Koder
holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 06/04/2016

Corporate structure

Who controls this company, and who they control in turn

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Company Person Current control Ended

Connections

Mr Simon Richard Bruxner Randall
born 05/1963 · England has significant influence or control Notified 14/05/2026
Ms Angela Florence Hill
born 10/1941 · United Kingdom holds 25–50% of votes Notified 06/04/2016
Ms Laura Ruth Booty
born 10/1982 · England has significant influence or control Notified 04/07/2022
Mr Crispian George Besley
born 11/1958 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 01/05/2024 Controls 2 companies
Mr Michael Edward David De Styrcea
born 04/1954 · United Kingdom holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 14/05/2026
Mrs Helena Claire Woodhouse
born 05/1987 · England has significant influence or control Control ended 09/05/2025 Controls 2 companies
Zai Evans Koder
born 08/1950 · United Kingdom holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 17/05/2022

Change history

Reconstructed from the dated records Companies House publishes

DateChangeWasNow
14/05/2026 Person with significant control ceased Mr Michael Edward David De Styrcea
14/05/2026 Person with significant control added Mr Simon Richard Bruxner Randall
09/05/2025 Person with significant control ceased Mrs Helena Claire Woodhouse
01/05/2024 Person with significant control ceased Mr Crispian George Besley
04/07/2022 Person with significant control added Ms Laura Ruth Booty
03/07/2022 Person with significant control added Mrs Helena Claire Woodhouse
03/07/2022 Person with significant control added Mr Crispian George Besley
17/05/2022 Person with significant control ceased Zai Evans Koder
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Zai Evans Koder
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Ms Angela Florence Hill
06/04/2016 Person with significant control added Mr Michael Edward David De Styrcea
04/08/2010 Registered name changed UNEXPECTED OPERA LIMITED THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED

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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED?
According to the official registry, the company number of THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED is 06770652.
Where is THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED registered?
The registered office is VEXOUR FARM, CHIDDINGSTONE, EDENBRIDGE, KENT, TN8 7BB.
What is the SIC code of THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 90010 — Performing arts.
Who controls THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED?
Mr Crispian George Besley is recorded as a person with significant control, and has significant influence or control.
When are the next accounts of THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED due?
The next annual accounts are due by 30 September 2027, and the last accounts were made up to 31 December 2025.

About THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED (06770652)

THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY LIMITED is a pri/ltd by guar/nsc (private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) incorporated on 11 December 2008 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 06770652. Its registered office is at VEXOUR FARM, CHIDDINGSTONE, EDENBRIDGE, KENT, TN8 7BB. The recorded nature of business is performing arts (SIC 90010). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 31 December 2025. , and the person with significant control is Mr Crispian George Besley. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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