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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 19h

Today is World Homeless Day and Streetwise Opera performers from Manchester, Nottingham and London wanted to send out a message of hope to anyone who is homeless
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A message of hope on World Homeless Day

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 2d

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Streetwise Opera partners with Opera North and English Touring Opera for Reimagining The Classics

Streetwise Opera performers have been collaborating with leading composers and directors to reimagine two iconic operas: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 2d

We are working with composers and directors to create performances that will share the stage with ON's production of The Marriage of Figaro at Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham and @thelowry.com in Manchester, and ETO's production of Pagliacci at @hackneyempire.bsky.social in London.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 2d

Massively excited to announce our partnership with @operanorth.co.uk and @etopera.bsky.social for Reimagining the Classics. Over the next months we will work with these two amazing opera companies, as Streetwise Opera participants reimagine two much-loved operas.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 21d

Our friends at Tête à Tête present The Joy of Opera, two free days of playful activities at The Cockpit, London on 27 & 28 Sept. From escape rooms to improvised operas, join artists and audiences exploring opera in new ways. Book free tickets: www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/event/the-jo...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 22d

Our dearest friends at @choirwithnoname.bsky.social are recruiting a part time Choir Manager and a freelance Choir Director. A great opportunity to work with one of the most exciting organisations bringing joy and singing to people impacted by homelessness www.choirwithnoname.org/work-with-us

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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 27

Open Calls are integral to our recruitment approach - not just in terms of the people we employ, but the wider community we reach and meet, making us feel richer as an organisation!

Check out our latest Open Calls here: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tickets are on sale for Deck The Halls with Streetwise Opera, our much-loved annual concert hosted by Simon Callow. Join us at All Hallows by the Tower in London on Friday 12 December for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and festive cheer
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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last week to apply for Opera Pioneers. This paid opportunity is for people with experience of homelessness who want to explore behind-the-scenes careers in the performing arts, focused on producing, marketing, fundraising, administration and leadership.
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Opera Pioneers — Streetwise Opera

A mentored introduction to the opera sector Opera Pioneers is a short, mentored programme designed for people with lived experience of homelessness to take their first steps in exploring careers in th...

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Street Support West Midlands @west-midlands.streetsupport.net · Jul 18

🎭 Award-winning ‪@streetwiseopera.bsky.social‬ has launched Opera Pioneers, a paid programme for people with a lived experience of homelessness to explore behind-the-scenes roles in opera and theatre.
💚 Find out more here: news.streetsupport.n...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jul 22

Streetwise Opera welcomes five new Trustees to its Board of Directors. Find out more at streetwiseopera.org/streetwise-o...

Streetwise Opera welcomes five new Trustees to its Board of Directors

Strategic adviser Nigel Pantling, BBC Symphony director Bill Chandler, risk and governance expert Nicola Baker, arts administrator Tom Philpott and former Streetwise Opera performer Martin Ware join t...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jul 3

We want to empower people with experience of homelessness to become creative leaders in the opera sector. This is a paid opportunity including mentorship and work placements in Producing, Marketing, Fundraising, Front of House, Arts Leadership and Administration

Announcing our Opera Pioneers programme

A short, mentored programme designed for people with lived experience of homelessness to take their first steps in exploring careers in the opera and wider performing arts sector, specifically in…

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 18

We are very proud of how diverse and young our audiences were for Re:Discover Festival. Here's a bit more data from our 2023-2024 Impact Report. Find out more at streetwiseopera.org/impact/?utm_...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 17

Participants in our award-winning Re:Discover Festival reported greater cultural understanding, exposure to new ideas, and increased comfort in new environments. Read more in our 2023 to 2024 Impact Report at streetwiseopera.org/impact/?utm_...

Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be performing at The Bridgewater Hall as part Manchester Classical, a vibrant celebration of the city’s dynamic classical music scene. Join us at 3:15 PM on Sunday 29 June for a reprise of our powerful Nature project ⬇️
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Streetwise Opera's Nature at Manchester Classical

Join us on 29 June 2025 at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. This performance is part of Manchester Classical, a vibrant celebration of the city’s dynamic classical music scene, showcasing Mancheste...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you an opera maker, producer or staff member of an opera company? Please join an open meeting on Wednesday 25 June to discuss and collaborate on the creation of a representative body for the opera sector. You can register here ⬇️
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UK opera sector consultation meeting

Join an open meeting to discuss the creation of a representative body for the opera sector.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 5

Ace of Clubs offers people with experience of homelessness access to a hot meal, clothing, a laundry service, showers, healthcare, housing & welfare support and access to computers. Visit aceofclubs.org.uk to find out more about their brilliant work 🤩

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · Jun 5

It was a real joy to perform and deliver a singing and creative workshop in partnership with Ace of Clubs this week, led by the amazing soprano Rowan Pierce, Streetwise associate artist Aga Serugo-Lugo, pianist Belinda Jones, producer Rowan Padmore and our artistic director, Martin Constantine

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 27

We are hiring a Fundraising and Company Co-ordinator. If you're looking to develop your skills in fundraising, admin and finance, get in touch. £27,000 p.a., full-time, hybrid (London-based). Apply by Monday 16 June ⬇️
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Vacancy: Fundraising and Company Co-ordinator

We are looking to appoint a highly-organised, detail-oriented individual, with an interest in fundraising, events and administration, on a fixed-term contract.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 20

We are pleased to be featured in the Opera Company Focus of the Spring 2025 issue of Opera Now magazine. Read about our upcoming work in this great piece with Streetwise Opera CEO Rachael Williams and Artistic Director Martin Constantine.

Opera Company Focus: Streetwise Opera

An RPS Award-winning company tackling homelessness and challenging established hierarchies in opera

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 19

We were thrilled to perform yesterday at Kew Gardens, sharing our Nature project with over 400 people. It was the ideal venue for us to raise our voices for climate justice, and to celebrate the natural world with music by Handel, Delibes and Britten. Thanks to all who attended! ❤️

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 19

From weekly workshops in Manchester, Nottingham and London to powerful new performances, this project will enable us to challenge perceptions of both homelessness and opera.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 19

With this funding, we’ll launch Reimagining the Classics, a bold project where people with experience of homelessness explore and reinterpret opera’s iconic works.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 19

Streetwise Opera has been awarded a £60,073 grant from the ScottishPower Foundation to support our 2025/26 Streetwise Sessions. Massive thanks to #SPFoundation! Find out more: streetwiseopera.org/scottishpowe...

ScottishPower Foundation awards £60K grant to Streetwise Opera for 2025/26

We’re incredibly grateful to the ScottishPower Foundation for this generous grant. Their support will help us continue placing the creativity, voices and ambitions of people experiencing homelessness ...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · May 13

Profoundly honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Paul Andrews, to our Monday workshop at Manchester Central Library. The Lord Mayor presented us with a cheque for £2,000 as a donation from Manchester’s own charity, We Love MCR Charity 🤩❤️

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