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Tim Barraclough @timrb60.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

@operanorth.co.uk thanks for two nights of fabulous contrasting opera, a viscerally intense Grimes with an outstanding chorus and what must now be my favourite Figaro performance with superb leads.👏👏👏

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 11/03/2026

2026-27 opera season annouced! Read all about it 👉 bit.ly/ON-2627 Tristan und Isolde staged for concert halls, the return of multi award-winning Orpheus with South Asian Arts-uk in a new staging, a revival of Femi Elufowoju jr's 'landmark production' (Bachtrack) of Rigoletto and much more...

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Aidan Cook @aidancook.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If you’re 30 or under, then tickets to @operanorth.co.uk in Leeds are a tenner; if you’re 20 or under and buying your own tickets then you’re not buying your own tickets…they’re free. Which is phenomenal when you think about it.

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

So pleased I made the trip to see #ONGrimes: vivid, visceral, the sea in every second. A towering performance from John Findon in the title role, with the Chorus & Orchestra unleashing a terrifying power. Brilliant. @operanorth.co.uk

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Chris King @northernwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

@operanorth.co.uk Marriage of Figaro is a riot. Hilarious and superbly performed. So lucky to have them in Leeds.

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The Reviews Hub @thereviewshub.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

#OPERA #REVIEW @operanorth.co.uk's The Marriage of Figaro at Leeds Grand Theatre "a delight from start to finish" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.thereviewshub.com/the-marriage... #Leeds

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Roger Ellis @ellisroger.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The best Marriage of Figaro production I’ve seen, last night @operanorth.co.uk at the Leeds Grand Theatre. Exuberant performances and a terrific orchestra.

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Amy Peace @amypeace.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

A late addition to my year highlights, but straight in near the top has to be our trip to see this @operanorth.co.uk production of David Shrigley's Pass The Spoon. Who knew that our lives needed a chorus for choosing a soup flavour and making gravy... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...

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Pass the Spoon review – David Shrigley serves up a macabre kitchen opera

A TV cookery star becomes the main course, while doomed vegetables and a depressive egg create havoc, in this darkly comic show by the Scottish artist and composer David Fennessy at Opera North

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David K Smith @professor-dave.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Possibly the most fun I've had at the theatre. Definitely the most fun I've had at the opera! This surreal one-act opera, set in a daytime cookery show, with a depressed egg, singing banana and lots of swearing is definitely not for little kids, but the 12yo absolutely loved it. @operanorth.co.uk

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 23/06/2025

Public booking for our 2025-26 opera season now open at all venues — explore titles, performance dates, casting... and our brand new artwork for each show 🤩 Tell us what you think! Book 👉 bit.ly/ON2526

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 28/04/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I doubt whether anything will stir the soul, shiver the spine and raise the roof like this concert staging of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra" @thetimes.com Next stops tomorrow at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall and Friday at @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social

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Simon Boccanegra review — riveting Verdi to stir the soul

Bradford, this year’s UK City of Culture, hosted the first night of a superbly high-voltage concert staging by Opera North

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Paul Spencer @paulspencer1973.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The reason for being in Bradford was to see the @operanorth.co.uk production of Simon Boccanegra. Well, it was absolutely magnificent and I believe they are taking it on tour now, so if you get the opportunity I’d urge you to go.

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MikeIrons @mikeirons12.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Fantastic performance of Simon Boccanegra by @operanorth.co.uk in Bradford, one of the best things I've seen them do in 40 or so years. Coming to Newcastle,Hull, Liverpool, Nottingham and London,if you get the chance to see it. 🌅🌊⛵🌊💙

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 25/04/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for #ONBoccanegra: "a superbly high-voltage concert staging" from @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/.../simon-bo.... Joining us? Tell us what YOU thought of Simon Boccanegra... 📸 James Glossop

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 24/04/2025

We open Simon Boccanegra tonight as part of @bradford2025.co.uk 👀 Here's a sneak peek... Toi Toi Toi to our incredible cast, Chorus and Orchestra, everyone behind the scenes and all involved.

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 14/04/2025

Join the critically-acclaimed powerhouse that is the Chorus of Opera North! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/ON-Jobs

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 14/04/2025

This June, Don Alfonso will be playing mind games with young lovers in the Leicestershire countryside — we're bringing Mozart's Così fan tutte (with two casts!) to Nevill Holt Festival. Explore 👉 nevillholtfestival.com/events/cosi-... Here's Siân Griffiths (Dorabella) © Craig Sugden Photography

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MikeWard1701 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @mikeward1701.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

🎭🗣️🎶 Went to see our first opera together last weekend! 😀 @operanorth.co.uk The Magic Flute was great! They go all in to be accessible & inclusive; BSL on stage with performers, audio described, subtitled, and in English! Plus discounts+treats to Try It On! #onMagicFlute #OperaNorth #HullNewTheatre

Discounts and Goodies to temp you to try it on!

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 24/03/2025

📢 Applications are now open for next year's Female and Non-Binary #Conductor Traineeship. Spread the word! This intensive annual 10-week scheme was launched in recognition of the fact that talented female and non-binary conductors are less likely to find a way into the industry. Find out more 👇

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Call for Applications: Female and Non-Binary Conductor Traineeship

We're seeking emerging female and non-binary conductors based in the UK for our annual intensive ten-week training scheme aimed at addressing the gender imbalance within classical music.

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Adrian Ainsworth @adrianspecs.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

#ONDutchman: a thoughtful, provocative production that gains in depth & complexity as the story gathers momentum. Powerhouse lead performances from Robert Hayward & Layla Claire. @operanorth.co.uk

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 19/03/2025

"We want to ensure everyone has a chance to experience the magic of #opera" — an intro to our newly-announced 2025–26 season from General Director Laura Canning. Explore 👉 bit.ly/ON_2526

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 19/03/2025

👋 Hello 2025–26! Explore 👉 bit.ly/ON_2526 An opera season with brand new productions, returning audience favourites, our next collaboration with @phoenixleeds.bsky.social and more...

The Secret of the Black Spider
Judith Weir

Susanna
George Frideric Handel

La bohème
Giacomo Puccini

Pass the Spoon
David Fennessy

The Marriage of Figaro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Peter Grimes
Benjamin Britten

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 18/03/2025

⏰ Midday tomorrow: our 2025-26 opera season will be announced! Any guesses what's coming up? #ON2526

A theatre with a red and gold auditorium full of people

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Michael Huggins @miceal.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Thrilling, dramatic and inspirational take on The Flying Dutchman by Annabel Arden and @operanorth.co.uk @thelowry.com last night. Awesome Senta by Layla Claire.

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Peter Harrison @4harrisons.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Thanks @operanorth.co.uk for a fantastic #FlyingDutchman at @thelowry.com Senta's ballad in particular was wonderful, and the migrant influence very poignant.

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Lizziefly 🏳️‍🌈📚🎸🎬 @lizziefly89.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Just got tickets for this 🤘 Really can't wait 😎 @monkeyboy1337.bsky.social

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 14/03/2025

📢 Just announced: this #StarWarsDay (May the 4th), hear the *70-piece* Orchestra of Opera North play highlights from John Williams' iconic film scores in concert on the stage at Leeds Grand Theatre. Book 👉 bit.ly/ONStarWars

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The Music of Star Wars | Opera North

This Star Wars Day, journey with the Orchestra of Opera North to a galaxy far, far away.

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 13/03/2025

Audiences (including 700 school children!) loving 'The Magic Flute' Lite at The Lowry this morning. Our favourite sound 🥹 This shorter version packs all the drama of Mozart's opera into less than two hours — perfect for schools, families and more 👉 bit.ly/MagicFluteLite

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 11/03/2025

📺 See Opera North and English National Opera on BBC Travel Show, who followed soprano Isabelle Peters and our 'Sing ON: Take to the Stage' participant Claire Throssell on an incredibly moving journey 👉 bbc.in/4ikayWh "For two hours I'm transformed into something else, you get swept away" 🥹

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 10/03/2025

🎻 Two exciting opportunities in the #Orchestra of Opera North 👉 bit.ly/ON-Jobs Section Principal Double Bass First Violin No. 2 (Co-Leader) Spread the word!

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Ian Spoor @iaspo.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Watched Die Fliegende Höllander at Newcastle with @operanorth.co.uk . great singing great orchestra. Time flew by

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Penny Fielding @penfielding.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

On the way home after a terrifically well sung and played Flying Dutchman from @operanorth.co.uk The orchestra was world class.

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 06/03/2025

When you you meet a 'bird-catcher' 🐦🤔 Here's the "mellifluous baritone" (@theguardian.com) of Emyr Wyn Jones as Papageno. We've got 2x packed out #ONMagicFlute performances in Newcastle this week, and can't wait to hear what everyone thinks...

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Opera North @operanorth.co.uk · 06/03/2025

Opera North is on Bluesky 🎉 We're new here, so do say hello and help hook us up with all things #opera! And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while:

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