18/09/25
OPEN CALL: In The Belly Of The Beast (Soprano & Designer)
Calling all Sopranos and Designers...
Following the success of Out Of Her Mouth, Dunedin Consort, Hera and 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.
An hour-long music theatre performance, bringing together the unique intimacy of the baroque cantata for voice and continuo with a completely contemporary theatrical approach, will tell three urgent stories about how we survive the unfairness of a fallen world. The three works from de la Guerre’s Cantates Bibliques (Adam, Jonah, Jephthah), translated by Toria Banks will be produced in partnership by Mahogany Opera, Dunedin Consort and Hera for UK performances in 2026.
We’re now launching an open call to find a soprano to perform in Jonah and Jephthah alongside Carolyn Sampson, and a scenographer/costume designer to work with the award-winning Joshua Pharo to create designs for the production.
The designer role is part of Mahogany Opera’s Jerwood Opera Designer’s Award. Each opportunity comes with additional professional development support for the artist from the producing partners.
HOW TO APPLY
For full details about the roles and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack below.
In The Belly Of The Beast - Artist Recruitment Pack
Application Deadline - 9am on Wednesday 15 October 2025
We are also currently recruiting Delivery Artists for activity in SEND specialist schools.
