PARTNERS
Partnership is at the heart of everything we do and underpins the delivery of our high-quality collaborative programme. We are developing cross disciplinary creative relationships that are key to all areas of our work, including talent development and learning and participation, ensuring we have lasting impact both in our local community and nationwide. We seek out partners who share our passion for innovation and creating new work in new ways for the widest possible audience. We are always interested in making connections with potential friends and collaborators. If you’re interested in working with us, do get in touch.
The home of OperaUpClose, MAST Mayflower Studios is a multi-art form cultural hub presenting and producing theatre, dance, musicals, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, spoken word, visual arts and family shows.
ArtfulScribe is a not-for-profit writer development agency based in Southampton supporting emerging and continuing writers to create new work and develop skills through writing workshops, live events and career- development opportunities.
“ArtfulScribe and OperaUpClose are collaborating to explore fresh concepts, exchange insights and craft innovative performances that showcase our distinct communities and art forms in unique and captivating ways.” Matthew West, Artistic Director ArtfulScribe.
Southampton & Isle of Wight Music is delivering life-changing music for every child. Founded in 2012, Southampton & Isle of Wight Music is a growing partnership of local, regional and national organisations, working together to build an inspiring and inclusive programme of music making that reflects the cultural diversity of our regions. Together we are dedicated to delivering life-changing music experiences that enrich the life, health and well-being of our children and our communities.
“It has been so inspiring to work in partnership with OperaUpClose to design and co-create schools engagement activities that really meet our targeted and identified needs in the city. We look forward to continuing to create and collaborate with them in this way on future projects to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.” Nia Collins, Strategic Planning & Programme Manager
The Sunday Boys was formed by Michael Betteridge in January 2016 to give Manchester an inclusive LGBTQ+ choir for low voice singers in the city to learn to sing great music, perform and make friends. The Sunday Boys is open to anyone who sings with a low voice and wants to sing in an inclusive and friendly environment. They take great pride in supporting artists and regularly commissioning new work.
City Eye are documentary makers, story tellers, animators, artists. For over thirty five years they have championed and encouraged those working, playing and experimenting with film in Southampton and its surrounding region, offering professional development, support, training, screening events and networking opportunities to people working in the industry and those that aspire to.
For fifty years Chickenshed have been creating brave and beautiful work, using the stage to share experience and spark change. They take performing arts training to the next level, by bringing together young people from all social and economic backgrounds, cultures, and abilities to study creatively alongside each other. Wonder out of chaos and change out of challenge.
Manchester Camerata are the UK's most relentlessly pioneering orchestra.
Be it opening Glastonbury Festival in front of 40,000 people or working intimately in care homes across Greater Manchester with people living with dementia, Manchester Camerata believes in the transformative and connecting power of music. It constantly challenges and redefines what an orchestra can be.