About us

Stretching the boundaries of what opera can be and who it is for.

Mahogany Opera Group is a leading commissioner and producer of opera and music theatre. Our vision is for opera to be an inclusive, collaborative and dynamic artform that speaks meaningfully to people in today’s society. Our mission is to stretch the boundaries of what opera can be and who it is for.

Collaborating with world-class and emerging artists, we craft new works and reinvent existing ones. Widely varied influences draw communities into our creative process. By surprising audiences with extraordinary experiences whilst challenging their preconceptions, we share with them the power and joy of combining music with theatre.

Since 2014, the company with its Artistic Director, Frederic Wake-Walker, has commissioned and produced 16 world premieres and toured these productions extensively across the UK and internationally. Our position within the UK cultural landscape is unique, creating new opera that is locally rooted, whilst looking outwards in its influence and approach.

Our work sits within three clearly defined and complementary strands: