Streetwise Opera
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Empowering and inspiring people with lived experience of homelessness through opera. Creating bold works & changing perceptions. London, Manchester, Nottingham.
United Kingdom
Joined January 2010
đĄInnovation drives progress, and these charities are leading the way. The ScottishPower Foundation Innovation Award celebrates bold thinking, creativity & tech thatâs changing lives. đ Huge congrats to our nominees, your impact is inspiring! đ„ âŹïž
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Weâre thrilled to be shortlisted for the @ScottishPower Foundation Innovation Award, which honours imaginative and resilient projects that help communities overcome challenges. đ Find out more at https://t.co/Az812ElR4S
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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 #WorldHomelessDay
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We are working with composers and directors to create bold performances that will share the stage with Opera North's production of The Marriage of Figaro at @RoyalNottingham in Nottingham and @The_Lowry in Manchester, and ETO's production of Pagliacci at @HackneyEmpire in London.
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Massively excited to announce our partnership with @Opera_North and @ETOpera 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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Love is The Strangest Thing ⊠a theme for a new micro-opera composed with the @StreetwiseOpera Manchester performers. Eventually it will be a vocal + small string orchestra piece
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Our friends at TĂȘte Ă TĂȘte 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: https://t.co/AOGKw8bTuB
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Our dearest friends at The Choir with No Name 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 https://t.co/BPZ5Cvkydr
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Paul Emery, Trustee and former Streetwise Opera performer, and Rachael Williams, CEO, spoke with MPs, members of the House of Lords and colleagues from the sector. Thank you to the UK Opera Association and the Opera APPG for organising this event.
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This was the first parliamentary event to showcase how more than twenty opera companies from across the UK deliver innovative performances to diverse audiences while creating opportunities for access and careers in the performing arts.
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We were delighted to attend the Opera Industry Parliamentary Drop-In at the House of Commons yesterday.
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Really saddened to hear about the death of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who was Streetwise Operaâs first patron. She was an incredibly supportive advocate of our work and often made time to attend our performances. May she rest in peace.
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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 https://t.co/6z00y3k8Bt
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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. https://t.co/72MgNJNCBo
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Join the ultimate opera chorus, with @PegasusOpera and @BrixChamber. The Brixton Opera Gala will feature a 45-piece orchestra, 5 incredible soloists and an 80-strong chorus performing music by Gershwin, Verdi, Mozart and more. Find out more at https://t.co/OuhryGkBt3
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Streetwise Opera is delighted to welcome 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.
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Another reason why I love chairing this organisation. Opera Pioneers is a brilliant new initiative to bring people from under-represented backgrounds into the opera sector, in a variety of roles and as leaders.
Today we are announcing Opera Pioneers, an initiative to empower people with experience of homelessness to become creative leaders in the opera and arts sectors. This is a paid opportunity that includes mentorship and work placements in areas like Producing, Marketing and
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We are looking for a skilled and passionate support worker in London with an interest in the arts and experience of working with people affected by homelessness or in the social sector to join us on a casual basis. The role involves supporting the weekly sessions at St John's
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