Witches, Britches & B*tches: A mezzo life for me
Georgia Mae Bishop returns to ArtHouse Jersey with an enchanting, genre-defying evening of music and mischief.
Georgia Mae Bishop by Blake Watson Photography
This November ArtHouse Jersey invites audiences to step back into a spellbinding world of music, magic, and unapologetic femininity as internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Georgia Mae Bishop presents Witches, Britches & B*tches: A mezzo life for me at ArtHouse Jersey’s headquarters, Greve de Lecq Barracks. The intimate performances accompanied by acclaimed London-based pianist Collin Shay, take place on Sunday 2 November at 5pm and Monday 3 November at 7pm. Tickets are available via ArtHouse Jersey’s Eventbrite page, cost £15 and include a glass of mulled wine or apple presse on arrival.
Following last year’s sell-out success, Bishop returns with an evening that playfully dismantles stereotypes and celebrates the many faces of womanhood, from the witchy and wicked to the bold and brilliant. With a programme that leaps seamlessly from Mozart and Verdi to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, this intimate piano-side soirée promises to surprise, delight, and empower in equal measure.
Audiences will be treated to a fusion of styles across three distinct acts:
Witches – Haunting and magical moments with “I Put a Spell on You” and “The Wizard and I”, crowned by Queen’s “It’s a Kind of Magic”.
Britches – Gender-bending delights, from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro to Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”.
B*tches – Fiery arias and pop powerhouses including Carmen’s “Habanera” and a mashup of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”.
Robyn Cabaret, Producer at ArtHouse Jersey, said: “Georgia has a rare ability to bridge worlds, from grand opera to pop culture, with wit, intelligence and vocal brilliance. Witches, Britches & B*tches isn’t just a performance; it’s a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity. We’re thrilled to welcome her back to ArtHouse Jersey for what promises to be another unforgettable evening.”
This performance forms part of an exciting ongoing collaboration between Georgia Mae Bishop and ArtHouse Jersey. The partnership will culminate next spring in a groundbreaking new opera for the island, Held in the Tide, as part of Raise Your Voice, Jersey! - an ambitious project redefining opera through co-creation. Over the past year, this project has invited the Island’s communities to help shape a brand new work to premiere at the Jersey Opera House in March 2026. Produced by ArtHouse Jersey and led by Bishop, the project connects Jersey’s young adults with a stellar team of visiting creatives, blending storytelling, music, and drama to reimagine opera as a living, contemporary art form that belongs to everyone.
About Georgia Mae Bishop
Georgia Mae Bishop by photographer Max Burnett
A dynamic and charismatic performer, Georgia Mae Bishop has fast become one of the most exciting mezzos of her generation. This season sees her with Opera North, performing as Dame Hannah (cover) and Hippolyta (cover) in Ruddigore and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside concert engagements and touring with Tarantara Productions.
Recently hailed by Seen and Heard International as “a rich-voiced, characterful Magdalene; a truly world-class assumption” for her portrayal in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Bishop has appeared with leading companies including English National Opera, Opera Holland Park, Birmingham Opera Company, and Garsington Opera.
A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban, she is a past prizewinner of the Wagner Society Singing Competition and winner of the Mastersingers Wagner Competition. Beyond the opera stage, Georgia continues her work with ArtHouse Jersey as both performer and facilitator, bringing her artistry home to the island community.
Details:
Event: Witches, Britches & B*tches: A mezzo life for me
Date: Sunday 2 November, 5pm & Monday 3 November, 7pmVenue: ArtHouse Jersey’s Greve De Lecq Barracks, St. Mary, JE3 3AA
Tickets: £15 via Eventbrite (includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival)
An evening of charm, wit, and daring musical storytelling awaits, from the opera house to the pop charts, Georgia Mae Bishop proves there’s a little magic
