Do you enjoy singing? Want to get involved in this art project and help to create a major community operatic production? Then this opportunity is perfect for you!
This summer will see an ambitious operatic takeover happening on the streets of Digbeth. We need a ‘Community Chorus’ of singers to help make it happen! We’re looking for singers of all ages (18+) and experience levels to join the production. No need to read sheet music or have previous performance experience.
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Chorus rehearsals begin in May in preparation for the final performance on 30 August 2026. Please note it is not essential to join all rehearsals.
- 12 June, 6-8pm; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- 25 June, 6-8pm
- 9 July, 6-8pm
- 30 July, 6-8pm
The key rehearsals and performance dates and locations are below:
- W/c 24 August various staging rehearsals, times tbc.
- Thursday 27 August: Sitzprobe (seated full music rehearsal), times tbc.
- Saturday 29 August: Dress Rehearsal, times tbc
- Sunday 30 August: ‘Open for Business’ 2 Full Performances 2- 3.30pm & 6-7.30pm
Preliminary rehearsals will be held fortnightly on Thursdays beginning 28 May. It is not compulsory to attend all rehearsals.
You can join the chorus at any time up until the 6 August, which
will be our deadline to be involved fully in the show. Anyone wishing to join
after that date will perform only in the last scene of the show.
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We are committed to working as accessibly as we can, if you would like to discuss access please get in touch via email at: info@grand-union.org.uk or by phone: 0121 643 9079
The performance and rehearsals will be taking place at multiple venues and spaces across Digbeth with different accessibility information.
For support with travel or other access needs we have a moderate access budget so please get in touch if you need support in taking part.
Informed by the voices, characters and people of Digbeth, the performance captures this rapidly changing landscape. Taking place across ten partner venues, through a series of ‘pop up’ performances the opera is supported by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, creating a promenading, multi-strand production.
You will work alongside professional singers and musicians forming part of the ‘Community Chorus’ contributing to this one of a kind performance.
All performers will be gifted an original manuscript score by Infinite Opera as a thank you for their participation in the show. And we will support and refresh all participants on the day of the performances.
