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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and here are 8 ways singing supports your mental health.

Poster: 8 ways singing supports your mental health

Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Let’s explore how to make ambitious art with adults at risk. We’re partnering with @spitsmusic.bsky.social for a full-day workshop focused on how Streetwise Opera co-creates critically-acclaimed operas with people who have experienced homelessness. spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/events/skill...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Join us on Friday for Reimagining Pagliacci at @hackneyempire.bsky.social, in partnership with English Touring Opera, accompanied by the ETO orchestra conducted by Helen Harrison. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We've raised an amazing £2,510 in the first 24 hours of the @biggive.bsky.social's #ArtsForImpact campaign. If you wish to support our life-changing work, please give before noon on Tuesday to get your donation doubled. Donate at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... Thanks to @theoldvic.bsky.social

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tickets for our 1:30pm performance of Reimagining Pagliacci at @hackneyempire.bsky.social are now on sale. Join us on Friday 10 April as we tear apart and put back together one of opera’s most tragic stories. We'll let the audience decide Nedda's fate. www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/stree...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Reimagining The Classics! Join us at Theatre Royal, The Lowry and Hackney Empire for a joyful and bold reimagining of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, in partnership with Opera North and English Touring Opera reimagine.streetwiseopera.org

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We are hiring an ambitious, experienced producer and line manager skilled at delivering participatory work. Working closely with the Artistic Director and three producers, the Head of Producing & Participation – Mat cover will lead on activity planning and production logistics.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Massive thanks to all who donated to our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge. We have officially hit our target! However, if you still wish to donate, the campaign page will be open until 12 noon tomorrow. From all at Streetwise Opera, a Big thank you! 😍 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Bedazzled by Streetwise Opera! 🤩 John and Amy discuss how joining our sessions has helped them feel confident and connect with others. This is a key part in recovery from homelessness.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Sarah and Brian explain how being part of Streetwise Opera gave them the confidence to ask for support, feel listened to and be treated with respect. A new world opened its doors, where people took them seriously and they were trusted.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our work transforms lives and challenges how society sees homelessness. This week, every donation will be doubled through the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge. Find out more at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We've raised an unbelievable £13,000 in the first two hours of our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge! ❤️ You can transform lives by supporting people to find belonging through creativity, rebuild trust in others and share their voices with the world. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Streetwise Opera inspires and empowers people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their self-esteem, rediscover hope and form new friendships and connections.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge is now live! In this 3-minute video, our brilliant participants explain why we need your support more than ever. Help us change lives by donating at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Next week, we will be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge! Every donation from midday 2 December to midday 9 December will be doubled. To receive a reminder when our campaign goes live, go to streetwiseopera.org/reminder/?ut...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Superstar mezzo-soprano @jjohnstonmezzo.bsky.social is joining the line-up of our carol concert Deck the Halls with Streetwise Opera. Jennifer will perform John Rutter's arrangement of the Christmas carol 'O Holy Night'.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The brilliant London Classical Choir are performing Haydn’s masterpiece oratorio The Creation with the London Classical Orchestra on Sunday 23 November. This is one of the great choral works, full of blazing choruses and vivid musical storytelling.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Much-loved actor Paterson Joseph will join our carol concert Deck the Halls with Streetwise Opera to share a heartwarming Christmas reading. Join us at the beautiful All Hallows by the Tower on Fri 12 Dec for an evening of uplifting festive music and storytelling www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deck-the-h...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Really grateful to London Classical Choir, soprano Elinor Popham, tenor Aidan Atkinson, bass William Stevens, leader Regan Crowley, conductor Matthew Watts and all the amazing artists who will perform Haydn's oratorio The Creation to raise funds for Streetwise Opera and others.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for the ScottishPower Foundation Innovation Award, which honours imaginative and resilient projects that help communities overcome challenges. 💚 Find out more at streetwiseopera.org/scottishpowe...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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 · 19/09/2025

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 · 18/09/2025

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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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deck-the-h...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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 · 17/06/2025

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_...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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 · 05/06/2025

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 · 19/05/2025

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 · 13/05/2025

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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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We’re delighted to announce that tenor Matthew McKinney will be joining our special event An Evening with Sarah Connolly, Nicky Spence and Friends on Monday 12 May at St John's Waterloo. Find out more at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We are thrilled to share the news that bass Blaise Malaba is joining our special event An Evening with Sarah Connolly, Nicky Spence and Friends, on Monday 12 May at St John's Waterloo. Find out more at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We are super excited to announce that soprano Rowan Pierce will join our special event An Evening with Sarah Connolly, Nicky Spence and Friends, on Monday 12 May at St John's Waterloo. Find out more at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We’re thrilled to reveal Nicky Spence's dazzling programme for An Evening with Sarah Connolly, Nicky Spence and Friends on 12 May! 🤩 🎟️ Tickets are flying! Join us at St John's Waterloo in London. Book now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Today we are delivering our first session at our new London home, St John's Waterloo. This is a vibrant hub for arts and community where we held our Re:Discover Festival. Here's an image of our brilliant London group, experiencing the joy and love that fill every corner of this beautiful venue.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Oliver Fenton is taking on the London Marathon today for Streetwise Opera. He’s raised £1,696 from 29 generous supporters. If you wish to contribute, you can donate at 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/oliver-fe...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Dame Sarah Connolly brings the drama, beauty and soul of Handel to St John’s Waterloo on Mon 12 May, in a one-night-only concert supporting Streetwise Opera’s work with people experiencing homelessness.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We are really excited about the event Celebrating Women in Classical Music, with composer, pianist and singer Lilly Vadaneaux, flautist Sinéad Walsh, oboist Hannah Seymour, soprano Philippa Boyle, conductor Olivia Shotton and the University of London Chamber Choir.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Come be our Manchester Producer! We're looking for someone with experience in participatory arts, a love for creativity, and a commitment to making a difference. Find out more and apply here: streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/manc...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Opera stars Sarah Connolly and Nicky Spence will perform in a one-night-only concert hosted by Simon Callow on Monday 12 May at St John’s Waterloo. This unforgettable evening will also include a short recital by our London participants.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

And finally, here's the wonderful Streetwise Opera London group with the @royalphilsoc.bsky.social 2025 #RPSAward we won in March for Re:Discover Festival. Find out more about this project at rediscover.streetwiseopera.org

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our amazing patron @jjohnstonmezzo.bsky.social writes about Streetwise Opera in the Journal of The RSA. To read the article go to www.thersa.org/rsa-journal/...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Find out more: streetwiseopera.org/event/nature...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Massive thanks to everyone who joined us at Southbank Centre on Saturday for our Nature performance. It was a beautiful and powerful experience for all of us, as we raised our voices for climate justice. Our final performance of the project will take place on Sunday 18 May at Kew Gardens in London.

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

We are hiring a Manchester Regional Producer. This part-time role (0.4FTE) is for someone Manchester-based with experience in participatory arts and a passion for social impact. Apply by Monday 14 April ⬇️ streetwiseopera.org/vacancy/manc...

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Streetwise Opera @streetwiseopera.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Spending time in nature can be a small act of self-care, with lasting impact. In Nature, Streetwise Opera performers share how growing, tending and connecting with the natural world helps bring moments of calm and joy. Discover more: streetwiseopera.org/nature/?utm_...

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