Streetwise Opera
We enable people who’ve been homeless to find inspiration and empowerment as they rebuild their lives
We run a programme of singing and creative workshops in homeless centres and arts venues in five regions across England, which we are delivering digitally during the pandemic. We are also a critically-acclaimed opera company, and the people who take part in our workshops create and perform in extraordinary new productions working alongside exceptional professional artists.
12/05/2026
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08/05/2026
The lovely Harpenden Concert Band are holding a collection at their spring concert in support of our work with people experiencing homelessness. Thank you to everyone involved. We hope the performance goes brilliantly ❤️
Music from Around the World Join us as we travel across continents though the power of live music in our vibrant programme, Music from Around the World!
22/04/2026
The amazing Wil Lewis is running the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Streetwise Opera. Like a true legend, he is getting closer and closer to his target. Want to give him a bump? Donate via https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/wil-lewis
21/04/2026
Let’s explore how to make ambitious art with adults at risk.
We’re partnering with Spitalfields Music for a full-day workshop focused on how Streetwise Opera co-creates critically-acclaimed operas with people who have experienced homelessness.
If you’re a composer, singer, instrumentalist, director or writer interested in music, creativity and social change, this is for you. We’ll share how we structure workshops, develop ideas collaboratively, and build work that is artistically ambitious, inclusive and empowering.
Thu 28 May, 10am to 5pm
Arts and Community Centre, London
£65 for individuals and freelancers
£110 for people attending through an organisation
Book your place at https://spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/events/skills-lab/
20/04/2026
Huge thanks to all who joined us on 10 April for Reimagining Pagliacci at Hackney Empire. It was a pleasure to share the stage with the amazing English Touring Opera, conducted by Helen Harrison Conductor. Really grateful for the brilliant work by our London performers, director Anna Morrissey, music director Aga Serugo-Lugo, costume designer Izzie Byers, composers Electra Perivolaris and Francesca Le Lohe, stage manager Leann Young, and our partners at The Old Vic Theatre and The Connection at St Martin's. Photos by Rey Trombetta.
Join us on Friday for Reimagining Pagliacci at Hackney Empire, in partnership with English Touring Opera. Featuring new music by Francesca Le Lohe, Electra Perivolaris, Aga Serugo-Lugo and the Streetwise Opera London performers, accompanied by the ETO orchestra conducted by Helen Harrison Conductor.
https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/whats-on
01/04/2026
Really grateful to all who attended our performance of Reimagining Figaro at The Lowry with the chorus and orchestra of Opera North , directed by Katherine Wilde, with musical direction by Jonathan Ainscough, and with music by Nicholas Lewis, Ellen Sargen and the Streetwise Opera performers in Manchester. Photos by Rey Trombetta
23/03/2026
Thanks to all who joined us at Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall for our performance of Reimagining Figaro with the chorus and orchestra of Opera North, directed by Rosie Kat and with music by Tim Lole, Alex Ho and the Streetwise Opera performers in Nottingham. Photos by Rey Trombetta.
We smashed our target, raising an incredible £10,775 through Big Give’s campaign. Huge thanks to everyone who donated and shared our campaign! 😍
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