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Ecstasy of the Virtues is a multisensory operatic performance inspired by Nwando's exploration of the life of Hildegard von Bingen, viewed from Nwando's perspective as a Neurodivergent Afrofuturist. Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179), Benedictine abbess, composer, visual artist, writer and mystic; not only a visionary, but also, uniquely for the time, a woman whose visions were recorded and preserved in musical scores, writings and illuminated manuscripts‚ lives again in new form. Ecstasy of the Virtues will be a 75-minute performance inspired by Hildegard’s opera/mystery play Ordo Virtutum. It will feature 12 performers; singing & live instruments, spatialised electronic soundscapes, dance, and sculptural lighting and projections.

Rooted in creative accessibility, theatrical signing, creative captions, audio description and a 'relaxed' feel are all embedded into the piece rather than added on.

We’re now launching an open call to find a set & costume designer for the production. The designer role is part of Mahogany Opera’s Jerwood Opera Designer’s Award programme.

We are looking for a designer who has a distinctive style and inventive approach, with experience designing set and costumes for performance. You should have an interest in integrating access into performance, be committed to working to Theatre Green Book baseline standard or above, and looking to benefit from mentoring and career support (for any reason) from the project partners.

HOW TO APPLY

For full details about the roles and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack below.

If it would be more accessible to have this information in another format, please email bridget@mahoganyopera.co.uk

Application Deadline - 9am on Wednesday 15 April 2026

We are also currently recruiting for:

• Lighting Designer: A Christmas Miracle
• Chorus: Ecstasy of the Virtues