Bristol Opera is looking for principal singers for its forthcoming production of Macbeth at Redland Hall, Red Maids in the week ending12th April 2025.
This is a fully staged production in costume and will be accompanied by a reduced professional orchestra.
Rehearsals begin in October 2024, with chorus rehearsals held on Thursday evenings. Soloists’ rehearsals will take place on Sunday afternoons by default, likely beginning in December 2024. From January 2025, soloists will need to be able to attend some Thursday evening rehearsals as well, increasingly as we approach the performance period.
Depending on overall availabilities, we may be able to vary the rehearsal scheduling but when you apply, we ask that you note any N/As for the period 1st December – 3rd April, for the following slots:
– Sundays 2-6pm
– Thursdays 6-7.30pm
– Thursdays 7.30-9.50pm
You will need to be available for all the final rehearsals, including Sitzprobe, Technical and Dress Rehearsals as follows:
– Sunday 6th April, morning/early afternoon – Sitzprobe
– Monday 7th April, afternoon/evening – Technical Rehearsal
– Tuesday 8th April, evening – Dress Rehearsal
There will be three performances as follows:
- EITHER Wednesday 9th April OR Thursday 10th April in the evening TBD. The unused day will be the day off
- Friday 11th April in the evening
- Saturday 12th April in the evening
The finances of Bristol Opera are dependent on membership subscriptions, payable by all singing members, chorus, and principals alike. In the case of singers actively working in the profession, we invite you to make a donation equivalent to the level of subscription paid by our amateur membership, to support the charitable aims of the company. All donations, including additional donations, are gratefully received. We would never want to exclude anyone from joining the company for financial reasons and so if your circumstances make the subscription unaffordable please get in touch. Bristol Opera does not pay fees or expenses to singers.
The subscription is £18.75 per month (£6.25 pm for students) and you will be asked to pay this for the duration of your time with the company beginning the month you join (or accept a principal role). You can choose to set up a monthly standing order, to pay annually, or to make a one-off payment for a fixed term.
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General Overview of audition pieces to be read by all applicants:
The audition pieces are as follows:
Macbeth – Baritone
Lady Macbeth – Soprano/Mezzo soprano
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth duet
Macduff – Tenor
Malcolm – Tenor
Banquo – Bass
Dama Mezzo soprano– Doctor – Bass
Servant – Bass
Please contact the following if you are interested in applying for one of the roles, or you have any questions. Follow the out of office message, if applicable.
Auditions will take place on:
Thursday 26th September 18:30 to 21:30 and Sunday 29th September 16:00 to 19:00 at Horfield Methodist Church: 1 Churchways Ave, Bristol BS7 8SN. If you wish to apply for any of the roles please contact the address below and include a brief CV of your experience. Closing dates for applicants is 20th September.
Contact: secretary@bristolopera.co.uk