Welsh National Opera is looking for a male actor to perform in a new production of Verdi’s Macbeth this Autumn. This will be directed by Oliver Mears and conducted by Andriy Yurkevych.
Rehearsals start on 1 August 2016 at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Attendance will be flexible during rehearsals within the period 1 August to 26 August 2016, with calls being limited to a maximum of 4 sessions a week within this period. Full attendance is required for the following stage rehearsals and performances:
Wednesday
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31
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August
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Stage/Piano x 2 (pm & eve)
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Thursday
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1
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September
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Stage/Piano x 2 (am & pm)
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Friday
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2
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September
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Stage/Orchestra x 2 (am & pm)
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Saturday
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3
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September
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Stage/Orchestra x 2 (am & pm)
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Monday
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5
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September
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Dress rehearsal (15:00)
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PERFORMANCES:
WMC
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SATURDAY
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10
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SEPTEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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THURSDAY
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15
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SEPTEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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SATURDAY
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17
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SEPTEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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SATURDAY
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24
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SEPTEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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BRISTOL
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WEDNESDAY
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12
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OCTOBER
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2016
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19:15
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OXFORD
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WEDNESDAY
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26
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OCTOBER
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2016
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19:15
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SOUTHAMPTON
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WEDNESDAY
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02
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NOVEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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BIRMINGHAM
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WEDNESDAY
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09
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NOVEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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LLANDUDNO
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WEDNESDAY
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23
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NOVEMBER
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2016
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19:15
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We are looking for a male actor, with a playing range of 60 and above, to play the silent role of King Duncan in this new production. There is no singing or dialogue involved but performers need to have a good stage presence and be comfortable with moving on musical cues. A beard / facial hair is desirable, but not essential.
Auditions & Applications
Auditions will be held on Monday 4 July in Cardiff.
Application is by CV (which must include a photograph).Please email CVs to Kathryn Joyce – kathryn.joyce@wno.org.uk - by Friday 24 June.