Mahogany Opera
@mahoganyopera.bsky.social
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.
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OPEN CALL - SOPRANOS: In The Belly Of The Beast
We are looking for a a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Gramophone Magazine's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social OBE, in a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
We are looking for a a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Gramophone Magazine's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social OBE, in a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
OPEN CALL - SOPRANOS: In The Belly Of The Beast
We are looking for a a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Gramophone Magazine's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social OBE, in a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
We are looking for a a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Gramophone Magazine's Artist of the Year 2024 @carolynsampson.bsky.social OBE, in a new project bringing to life Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques.
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.
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.
October 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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.
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.
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...
Deadline Monday 29th September 2025
For full details & to apply, visit our website: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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...
Deadline Monday 29th September 2025
For full details & to apply, visit our website: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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.
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.
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
mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
🗒️ Roles: Directors, Music Directors, Repetiteurs
📍 Locations: West Cumbria, the North East, the Humber
📅 Deadline: Monday 15th September
mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
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.
mahoganyopera.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
🗒️ Roles: Directors, Music Directors, Repetiteurs
📍 Locations: West Cumbria, the North East, the Humber
📅 Deadline: Monday 15th September
mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
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...
Check out our latest Open Calls here: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
August 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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...
Check out our latest Open Calls here: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
Calling all Delivery Artists 📣
We are looking for artists to help us delivery our Snappy Operas Festival 2026...
We are looking for artists to help us delivery our Snappy Operas Festival 2026...
August 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Calling all Delivery Artists 📣
We are looking for artists to help us delivery our Snappy Operas Festival 2026...
We are looking for artists to help us delivery our Snappy Operas Festival 2026...
📣 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
For full details visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/yydkezspok
📅Deadline 15 Sept 2025
August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
📣 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
For full details visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/yydkezspok
📅Deadline 15 Sept 2025
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!
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!
August 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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!
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!
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
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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 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
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...
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
www.thetimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...
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.
July 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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.
So excited for this! 😍
We're making #InTheBellyOfTheBeast - a brand new show with music by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre for 2026.
As part of the new #JerwoodOperaDesignersAward from our partners @mahoganyopera.bsky.social, there'll be an open call in the autumn for a designer! Watch this space!
As part of the new #JerwoodOperaDesignersAward from our partners @mahoganyopera.bsky.social, there'll be an open call in the autumn for a designer! Watch this space!
June 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So excited for this! 😍
Reviews for performances by children are very rare, so we are thrilled that The Press and Journal gave such a glowing review of our Snappy Opera performance with Aberdeen Performing Arts as part of their Light The Blue Festival. 🥰
Read the full article here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press...
Read the full article here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press...
June 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Reviews for performances by children are very rare, so we are thrilled that The Press and Journal gave such a glowing review of our Snappy Opera performance with Aberdeen Performing Arts as part of their Light The Blue Festival. 🥰
Read the full article here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press...
Read the full article here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-press...
We are exited to be supporting @jerwoodfoundation.bsky.social's Jerwood Opera Designer Awards & cannot wait to collaborate with 3 new design teams on our latest commissions, including works by @errollynwallen.bsky.social & @nwandoebizie.bsky.social
More info: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
More info: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
June 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We are exited to be supporting @jerwoodfoundation.bsky.social's Jerwood Opera Designer Awards & cannot wait to collaborate with 3 new design teams on our latest commissions, including works by @errollynwallen.bsky.social & @nwandoebizie.bsky.social
More info: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
More info: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more...
Our friends at Second Movement are accepting expressions of interest from from disabled composers and librettists to take part in ROUGH FOR OPERA #20 - ADAPTATION
To find out more about Rough for Opera #20 - ADAPTATION and information on to apply visit www.roughforopera.com
To find out more about Rough for Opera #20 - ADAPTATION and information on to apply visit www.roughforopera.com
rough for opera
new opera & work in progress
www.roughforopera.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Our friends at Second Movement are accepting expressions of interest from from disabled composers and librettists to take part in ROUGH FOR OPERA #20 - ADAPTATION
To find out more about Rough for Opera #20 - ADAPTATION and information on to apply visit www.roughforopera.com
To find out more about Rough for Opera #20 - ADAPTATION and information on to apply visit www.roughforopera.com
Toi toi toi to our friends in Aberdeen performing in their #SnappyOpera gala tonight as part of Aberdeen Performing Arts Light the Blue festival! Featuring Snappies by @errollynwallen.bsky.social, @gwynethherbert.bsky.social, Luke Carver Goss, Ian MacMillan, Ed Hughes & Peter Cant #makeitsnappy
June 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Toi toi toi to our friends in Aberdeen performing in their #SnappyOpera gala tonight as part of Aberdeen Performing Arts Light the Blue festival! Featuring Snappies by @errollynwallen.bsky.social, @gwynethherbert.bsky.social, Luke Carver Goss, Ian MacMillan, Ed Hughes & Peter Cant #makeitsnappy
Today is #NationalCheeseDay 🧀
Whilst we fully endorse eating your fill of cheese today, beware of the cheese dreams! #toomuchcheese
What cheese will you be enjoying today?
#cheese #snappyopera #snappyoperas #CountingSheep #MakeItSnappy
Whilst we fully endorse eating your fill of cheese today, beware of the cheese dreams! #toomuchcheese
What cheese will you be enjoying today?
#cheese #snappyopera #snappyoperas #CountingSheep #MakeItSnappy
June 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Today is #NationalCheeseDay 🧀
Whilst we fully endorse eating your fill of cheese today, beware of the cheese dreams! #toomuchcheese
What cheese will you be enjoying today?
#cheese #snappyopera #snappyoperas #CountingSheep #MakeItSnappy
Whilst we fully endorse eating your fill of cheese today, beware of the cheese dreams! #toomuchcheese
What cheese will you be enjoying today?
#cheese #snappyopera #snappyoperas #CountingSheep #MakeItSnappy
Today is National Love a Tree Day!
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shade on a sunny day, purify the air, and their natural beauty brings a sense of peace and well-being to those who take a moment to notice. Let's look after them!
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shade on a sunny day, purify the air, and their natural beauty brings a sense of peace and well-being to those who take a moment to notice. Let's look after them!
May 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Today is National Love a Tree Day!
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shade on a sunny day, purify the air, and their natural beauty brings a sense of peace and well-being to those who take a moment to notice. Let's look after them!
Trees provide homes for wildlife, shade on a sunny day, purify the air, and their natural beauty brings a sense of peace and well-being to those who take a moment to notice. Let's look after them!
Some fab feedback & drawing from the children involved in the creation of our latest #SnappyOpera 🤩
May 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Some fab feedback & drawing from the children involved in the creation of our latest #SnappyOpera 🤩
🎭 Calling all our Scottish friends!
Snappy Operas is coming to #LightTheBlue2025 – featuring a cast of young stars in a series of 10-minute operas 🎶
Dramatic storms? Check. Mythical Creatures? Yep. Dancing Sausages? Of course.
🗓️ 15 June
🎟️ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ltb...
Snappy Operas is coming to #LightTheBlue2025 – featuring a cast of young stars in a series of 10-minute operas 🎶
Dramatic storms? Check. Mythical Creatures? Yep. Dancing Sausages? Of course.
🗓️ 15 June
🎟️ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ltb...
April 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🎭 Calling all our Scottish friends!
Snappy Operas is coming to #LightTheBlue2025 – featuring a cast of young stars in a series of 10-minute operas 🎶
Dramatic storms? Check. Mythical Creatures? Yep. Dancing Sausages? Of course.
🗓️ 15 June
🎟️ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ltb...
Snappy Operas is coming to #LightTheBlue2025 – featuring a cast of young stars in a series of 10-minute operas 🎶
Dramatic storms? Check. Mythical Creatures? Yep. Dancing Sausages? Of course.
🗓️ 15 June
🎟️ www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ltb...
Today is #NationalUnicornDay and we can't help but think about the wise unicorns in our Snappy Opera, The Magical Music Tree, by composer Luke Carver Goss and poet Ian McMillan
Hear Luke and Ian explain how the opera came into being here: youtu.be/s2G5Bm7-dfM?...
Hear Luke and Ian explain how the opera came into being here: youtu.be/s2G5Bm7-dfM?...
April 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Today is #NationalUnicornDay and we can't help but think about the wise unicorns in our Snappy Opera, The Magical Music Tree, by composer Luke Carver Goss and poet Ian McMillan
Hear Luke and Ian explain how the opera came into being here: youtu.be/s2G5Bm7-dfM?...
Hear Luke and Ian explain how the opera came into being here: youtu.be/s2G5Bm7-dfM?...
There are just 24 hours remaining for singer/performers to apply to be part of the #SnapElastic immersive performance for ASN young people #Dussskk
Full details here 👇
Full details here 👇
📣Singer/performers wanted!
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
March 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
There are just 24 hours remaining for singer/performers to apply to be part of the #SnapElastic immersive performance for ASN young people #Dussskk
Full details here 👇
Full details here 👇
📣Singer/performers wanted!
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
March 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣Singer/performers wanted!
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
Our friends at #SnapElastic are looking for 2 male singer/performers, inclusive of trans & cis men, for #Dussskk, a new immersive, interdisciplinary performance made with, and for, sound-seeking teenagers with additional support needs.
www.snap-elastic.com/dusk-call-out
Reposted by Mahogany Opera
We are hiring up to six composers in London, Manchester and Nottingham for Reimagining the Classics, a bold and innovative project celebrating the rich heritage of opera by exploring its relevance to today’s world. Apply by Monday 24 March.
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reim...
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reim...
Vacancy: Reimagining the Classics Composers
Streetwise Opera will commission up to six composers for this project, across the three regions we work in: London, Nottingham and Manchester.
streetwiseopera.org
March 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We are hiring up to six composers in London, Manchester and Nottingham for Reimagining the Classics, a bold and innovative project celebrating the rich heritage of opera by exploring its relevance to today’s world. Apply by Monday 24 March.
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reim...
streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/reim...