Jemima Gray is a South African-born mezzo-soprano and multidisciplinary performer currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutelage of Mary Plazas. With a background rooted equally in music, theatre, and movement, her work is shaped by a deep curiosity for storytelling in all its forms — whether through opera, spoken text, physical performance or song.

Before specialising in classical voice, Jemima trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she developed a wide-ranging performance practice across acting, dance and music. Trained in jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap and ballroom, she brings a strong physical instinct to her work on stage, alongside an emotional honesty that continues to define her performances. Her artistic approach is grounded in character, language and connection — an interest that extends beyond music into poetry, literature and contemporary theatre.

Alongside her operatic training, Jemima has performed an extensive range of dramatic repertoire. Previous roles have included Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, Abigail in The Crucible, and the title roles in Medea and Elektra. She also appeared as Tess in A Winter’s Tale with Curious Opera Company, and originated roles in Andrew Shakeshaft’s new works Eggshell Crucifix and Icarus’ Sister. These experiences continue to inform her work as a singer, nurturing a performance style that is expressive, instinctive and text-driven.