On your doorstep The city is our opera house. We’re always out and about, performing across the city to thousands of people each year. Maybe you caught us in 2023 on Erdington High Street, on the makeshift beach in King’s Norton, at New Street Station, or one of the many other places we popped up. Alongside our pop-up performances, there are loads of opportunities to get involved and flex your creative muscles, no previous experience necessary. Whether you’re interested in singing, acting, words and writing, exploring important ideas, movement and dance – there’s something we can do together. How come? We make opportunities for volunteers in Birmingham to work alongside artists to shape our work at all stages. Together we make outstanding opera that’s unlike opera anywhere else. Our year-round sessions are usually free at the point of delivery and open to everyone, whether you’ve worked with us before or not. In 2023 and 2024, we’ve got collaborations going with: groups supporting young people aged 16-25 groups supporting asylum seekers Erdington Northfield If you’re in one of these groups or places, get in touch with our Creative Producer Diandra McCalla for a chat: email [email protected] or call/text/WhatsApp 07793 257 537. And if you’re not in one of those groups or places but curious about what we do… get in touch anyway! It’ll be great to hear from you. Past Work To get a taste of what we do, here's a short film from one of our pop-up operas during lockdown. Pandarotti, an invention by director Max Hoehn, is "singing for his supper" with an aria from the opera Tosca by Puccini. Featuring tenor Amar Muchhala and pianist Charlotte Forrest. We hope you enjoy it! For more information about our year-round pop-up performances, email Diandra McCalla, Creative Producer: [email protected] or call, text or WhatsApp us on 07793 257 537. Manage Cookie Preferences