Priority Access tickets are now available for performances of A Christmas Miracle at Orford Church in Suffolk, exclusively to Britten Pears Arts Members. Become a member now to book tickets & guarantee a seat at the premiere performances of Master of the King's Music Errollyn Wallen's latest opera!

What is Ecstasy of the Virtues & what inspired this new mystery opera? In our latest Meet Me At Mahogany Short, lead artist @nwandoebizie.bsky.social shares more about this exciting project & how a writer, composer & philosopher from the middle ages provided the creative spark for this new work.

🌞The sun might be shining, but #ChristmasIsComing Great to back at beautiful Snape for A Christmas Miracle auditions this week with so many beautiful people! Thank you everyone for coming along and jumping in. So exciting to be seeing the momentum grow!

ONE WEEK TO GO. On 19 June, In the Belly of the Beast premieres in Edinburgh — a striking new music-theatre work blending Baroque music with bold, contemporary storytelling. Three stories of survival. Told with urgency, beauty, and raw humanity.

On the Suffolk coast? 👇 Mahogany Opera & Britten Pears Arts are inviting people of all ages to take part in A Christmas Miracle - a new community opera in Orford this November. Perform, volunteer, or get involved as a maker (costume, props, textiles & more).

Wishing a joyful & refreshing Easter weekend to all our friends, collaborators, and audiences 🐣🌸 Whether you’re celebrating, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying a well-earned rest, we hope it brings a little brightness and inspiration your way. #HappyEaster #SpringTime #MahoganyOpera

Mahogany Opera are looking for a performers to form the CHORUS for a new production - Ecstasy of the Virtues, by Nwando Ebizie   We’re looking for a range of performers who can sing and dance (at the same time) with an interest in experimental and devised work.

Mahogany Opera are looking for a Set & Costume Designer for a new production - Ecstacy of the Virtues, by Nwando Ebizie   Supported by Jerwood Foundation Opera Designers Award, the role includes development opportunities with the production's creative team and partners within the creative process.

Mahogany Opera are looking for a Lighting Designer for a new production - A Christmas Miracle, by Errollyn Wallen. Supported by the Jerwood Foundation Opera Designers Award, the role includes development opportunities with the production's creative team and partners within the creative process.

Are you a designer or performer working in opera/theatre? We’re recruiting for: 🎭 Set & Costume Designers  🎵Chorus 💡 Lighting Designers Our designer roles are supported by the Jerwood Opera Designers Award, offering a unique opportunity to develop your work on ambitious new productions.

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤 #Love #Opera #LoveOpera #Valentine #ValentinesDay #HappyValentinesDay #MahoganyOpera

"Sing on, sweet thrush, upon the leafless bough, Sing on, sweet bird, I listen to thy strain, See aged Winter, 'mid his surly reign, At thy blythe carol, clears his furrowed brow." Sláinte Mhath! Oidhche Bhlas Burns! #BurnsNight #RobertBurns

We are currently making sure this year's schools have everything they need - including the materials for the children to create their own props and costumes, using eco-friendly materials for new designs created by Anna Bruder.

All systems are go with the Mahogany Opera team, as we prepare for the start of the Snappy Operas Festival 2026! We can't wait to start meeting all the schools from this Friday! #MakeItSnappy #SnappyOperas #SnappyOperasFestival2026

As 2025 draws to a close, all of us at Mahogany Opera would like to wish you a very Happy Hogmanay and say a heartfelt thank you for being part of our year. We’re deeply grateful and excited to step into 2026 together. 🥂

Our offices will be closed from today until Monday 5th January, so we wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends, supporters and collaborators the warmest of wishes for the festive season. However you might be celebrating, we hope the weeks ahead are filled with joy! 💖⭐🎉

Thanks to everyone who backed Mahogany Opera in this year’s Big Give! 💙 Together we raised over £16k, helping unlock our full Snappy Operas 2026 programme. That’s 1,000+ children who’ll get to experience music, theatre and creativity in their schools next year. 🎶✨ We’re so grateful.

There are just a few hours left to donate to our Big Give Christmas Challenge! Can you help us get a little closer to our ambitious £20,000 target? Donate before 12pm today! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Last chance to double your gift this Christmas 🎄🎁 Our Artistic Director, Freddie Wake-Walker thanks all of those that have already supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge, and urges those that have not yet donated to do so fast!

"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." - Delivery Artist donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

“One of the best educational experiences I have ever had the pleasure to be involved in. The results and impact it had on the children's confidence, self-esteem were moving to see.” - Teacher donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

⭐️There are no better advocates for the work we do that those that have been involved... “When I was doing Snappy Operas I was set free.” - Year 5 Participant donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

A special message from the wonderful Errollyn Wallen 💛 She’s lending her voice to help us boost our Big Give Christmas Challenge, where all donations are matched for one week only.

Did you catch our Big Give campaign video yet? 🌟 We’re LOVING these new collage artworks by the brilliant @analoguebryony - they capture all the fun, colour and creativity of our Snappy Operas! 🎶✨ A little challenge for you… 👀 Can you guess which Snappy Opera each collage belongs to?

🌟 It starts TODAY! Help us give the gift of music and theatre to children who need it most. 🌟 Until midday on 9 December, every donation you make to Mahogany Opera through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be DOUBLED - meaning twice the opportunity, creativity & magic for children across the UK

THE BIG GIVE IS COMING! Give the gift of music and theatre to children of all abilities across the UK this Christmas! 🎄💝🎶 Our Big Give Christmas Challenge opens at 12pm on Tuesday 2 December! For one week only, your gift to Mahogany Opera can be doubled – twice the impact at no extra cost to you.

Help us raise £20,000 in the Big Give Christmas Challenge and give the gift of music and theatre to children across the UK. SAVE THE DATE and SIGN UP to our Newsletter for updates and to hear how your your gift can open the door to creativity, confidence and self-expression.

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.

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.

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...