About THE PERFORMANCE


Performance Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Running time of performance: 1 hour
Rehearsal and performance dates: See attached schedule 

Building on a well-honed model of 5-star community opera, Scottish Opera presents a promenade performance. The National Museum’s awe-inspiring Grand Gallery is a spectacular setting for a night of classical drama, exceptional vocal performances and moving orchestral music.

A 100-strong community chorus from across the Central Belt of Scotland joins Scottish Opera for this unique performance, and you can be one of them.



join our waiting list


The deadline for applications to join our Community Chorus has now closed. If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please fill the form below. You will be contacted in case of drop outs within the first 6 weeks of rehearsals.

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If selected to be part of the Community Chorus, you will be performing Igor Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex.

About Oedipus Rex: In the ancient city of Thebes, Oedipus has been crowned king. But as the Oracle prophesises that misfortune and intrigues throw doubts on the truth, it becomes ever more apparent that the new king cannot outrun his fate. A cathartic exploration of identity, free will, and the human condition, Oedipus Rex celebrates the bravery and resolve with which humans can face their destinies. 

The pioneering surrealist artist and poet Jean Cocteau wrote the libretto for this moving opera oratorio, inspired by Sophocles’ ancient drama and imbued with the chorus structure of Greek theatre. This is a timeless piece made anew for audiences today.

Contains themes of incest, murder, suicide and self-harm.




Personal details


Edinburgh rehearsal schedule:

  • Every Tuesday from 2 April - 2 July, 7 - 9pm (Edinburgh)
  • Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh)
  • Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh)
  • Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh
  • Friday 2 August 6.30 - 9.30pm (Glasgow - transport provided)
  • Saturday 3 August, 10.30am - 6pm (Glasgow - transport provided)
  • Sunday 4 August, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Glasgow - transport provided)
  • Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August, 7 - 10pm (Edinburgh)

Performance dates:

  • Monday 12 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh)
  • Sunday 18 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh)
  • Monday 19 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh)

See full schedule and location details

Glasgow rehearsal schedule:

  • Every Wednesday from 3 April - 3 July, 7 - 9pm (Glasgow)
  • Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)
  • Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)
  • Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)
  • Friday 2 August 6.30 - 9.30pm (Glasgow)
  • Saturday 3 August, 10.30am - 6pm (Glasgow)
  • Sunday 4 August, 10.30am - 5.30pm (Glasgow)
  • Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August, 7 - 10pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)

Performance dates:

  • Monday 12 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)
  • Sunday 18 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)
  • Monday 19 August, 5.30 - 10pm (Edinburgh - transport provided)

See full schedule and location details







The Community Chorus will likely be set in one position for the duration of the performance. This will be standing unless specific requests are made to accommodate individual accessibility. There is space below to tell us more about any access requirements you may have.