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Mahogany Opera
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Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre. We work across the UK and internationally to make opera an inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic artform. https://linktr.ee/mahoganyopera
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 10h
Our Artistic Director, Frederic Wake-Walker, and designer Joshua Pharo will support the designer during the project, and provide career guidance and mentoring.

Please do share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested!

Full details here 👇
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OPEN CALL: In The Belly Of The Beast (Soprano & Designer) - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 10h
We are looking for a designer who...
🗣️ will bring a distinct style/voice to the project
🎭 with experience of designing sets / costumes for performance (opera or otherwise)
♿ is interested in integrating access into performance
👨‍🎓 would benefit from mentoring and career support (for any reason)
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 10h
OPEN CALL - DESIGNERS: In The Belly Of The Beast

We are looking for a scenographer/costume designer to work with the award-winning Joshua Pharo to create designs for In the Belly of the Beast, a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 14d
Considering applying for the Music & Drama Lead roles on the SEND strand of our Snappy Operas Festival. Check out what some of our previous artists have to say about the project!

Deadline Monday 29th September 2025

For full details & to apply, visit our website: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 16d
Each opportunity comes with additional professional development support for the artist from the producing partners.

For full details visit our website: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...

📅 Deadline: Wednesday 15th October 2025
OPEN CALL: In The Belly Of The Beast (Soprano & Designer) - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 16d
The designer role is part of Mahogany Opera’s @jerwoodfoundation.bsky.social Opera Designer’s Award.

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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 16d
We’re now launching an open call to find a soprano to perform alongside Gramophone's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social & a designer to work with the award-winning @joshuapharo.bsky.social to create designs for the production.

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OPEN CALL: In The Belly Of The Beast (Soprano & Designer) - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
mahoganyopera.co.uk
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · 16d
CALLING ALL SOPRANOS & DESIGNERS...

Following the success of Out Of Her Mouth, @dunedinconsort.bsky.social, @wearehera.bsky.social & Mahogany Opera join forces once again to present In the Belly of the Beast, a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Sep 8
"I've got so many lovely little memories to treasure... I've loved seeing the journey for the children - some of whom it had been a massive one. I think that this project offers so much to the children who get involved and I'd love to be part of future projects."

Snappy Opera Delivery Artist (MD)
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Sep 8
"Snappy Operas have been such a highlight for me, and such a pleasure to be part of. It's been a joy from day one right until performance week, thank you ever so much for the opportunity."

Snappy Opera Delivery Artist (Repetiteur)
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Sep 8
"It really was a fantastic project, and it filled my heart with joy seeing all those young people shine."

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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Sep 8
There's just 1 week left to send your expressions of interest for our Snappy Opera Festival Delivery Artists (mainstream).

🗒️ Roles: Directors, Music Directors, Repetiteurs
📍 Locations: West Cumbria, the North East, the Humber
📅 Deadline: Monday 15th September

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OPEN CALL: Snappy Operas Festival 2026 Delivery Artists - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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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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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 22
❤️️Drama Leads 💙Music Leads
To co-devise material and create performances with our new SEND model in specialist schools in Cumbria, Durham & North East Lincolnshire

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OPEN CALL: SEND Delivery Artists - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 22
🩷Directors 🩵Music Directors 💛Repetiteurs
To work in mainstream schools to deliver our traditional Snappy Operas project in schools across West Cumbria, the North East, Hull & East Lincolnshire

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OPEN CALL: Snappy Operas Festival 2026 Delivery Artists - Mahogany Opera
Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of new opera and music theatre.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 22
Calling all Delivery Artists 📣
We are looking for artists to help us delivery our Snappy Operas Festival 2026...
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 11
📣 We're looking for Directors, MDs & Repetiteurs to deliver our Snappy Operas Festival 2026. 

For full details visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/yydkezspok

📅Deadline 15 Sept 2025
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 7
Read more about this exciting news in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/mahoganyoper...
January News & Events from Mahogany Opera
Celebrations, Bunker Cabaret Tour Dates, Exciting Snappy Operas News, Delivery Artist Recruitment & Trustee Announcements...
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Aug 7
We have exciting news!

Thanks to a @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social Project Grant from ‪@artscouncilengland.bsky.social, our Snappy Operas Festival will be returning in 2026!

We are now on the hunt for Delivery Artists to lead the activity across England next Spring/Summer!
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 15
Fascinating article about the influence of Hildegard von Bingen on contemporary music, featuring @nwandoebizie.bsky.social and the Hildegard Visions opera we're developing with her ✨ www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
‘The perfect accompaniment to life’: why is a 12th-century nun the hottest name in experimental music?
​A mystic who turned visions into beautiful chants, Hildegard von Bingen has inspired everyone from Grimes to David Lynch. Musicians including Julia Holter explain the hold she has on them
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 14
The master of the King’s music and friend of @mahoganyopera.bsky.social, @errollynwallen.bsky.social, talks about her mission to keep music in schools, writing a piece for Charles III — and whether Rule, Britannia! has had its day

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Errollyn Wallen: Let’s put new songs into the Last Night of the Proms
The master of the King’s music talks about her mission to keep music in schools, writing a piece for Charles III — and whether Rule, Britannia! has had its day
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 1
Huge thanks to the amazing team - @mbetteridge.bsky.social Freya Wynn-Jones Stephen Deazley @sharkymarc01.bsky.social - who delivered the sessions, our fab partner NTMEH, and all of the wonderful children and teachers who are helping to shape the next phase of our Snappy Operas programme! 🫶🎶🎭🎨
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 1
The second was an in-school, day-long, creative session in North Tyneside, working with the year 5 children at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in North Tyneside to explore possible themes and stories for the piece.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 1
Our first workshop was a consultation with teachers, partners and music hub representatives to explore how our vision can best support the aims of a broad range of educators.
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Mahogany Opera @mahoganyopera.bsky.social · Jul 1
Last week, we delivered a series of workshops as part of the development of a new #DIYSnappyOpera - this new #SnappyOpera commission aims to empower teachers to stage their own performance in school, and bring opera into their classroom as a creative learning tool.
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