'By George, I think she's got it!'

Announcing the cast of My Fair Lady, our new co-production with Leeds Playhouse this May–June — @birdsoprano, Ahmed Hamad, John Hopkins and more 👉bit.ly/ON_MyFairLady

Here's why you should hear Strauss' beautiful Four Last Songs, sung by Francesca Chiejina with the Orchestra of Opera North under Garry Walker, this Thursday Kirklees Town Halls... 👇

operanorth.co.uk/news/four-reas…

👏💐 Curtain down on #ONCosi , and our Winter 2024 season! Did you join us?

I went to see Opera North's performance of Così Fan Tutte at Hull New Theatre last night and it was magnificent. It was only my second time at the opera and it's much more accessible and welcoming than I expected. Despina and the set design were particular highlights for me.

📢 Delighted to announce Katie Stillman - Violinist as our new Orchestra Leader (only the second ever Leader in Opera North's history!) 👉 bit.ly/Orchestra-Lead…

“I’m thrilled that Katie will be joining us following David Greed’s decision to step back after over 40 years with the Company.…

Toi Toi Toi to the #ONCosi team for our final two shows this week! Here's Alexandra Lowe with 'Like a Fortress' (Come scoglio) 💪

We're Hull New Theatre 👉 bit.ly/ON-Cosi

Happy Easter from all at Opera North 🐣 Here's Mascagni's famous Easter Hymn with soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn and Opera North ensembles, recorded Leeds Town Hall back in 2021.

Keep up to date on the refurbishment of this fabulous building » leedstownhall.co.uk

😌🎹 Something soothing for #WorldPianoDay , the 88th day of the year (yes, already!) — Brahms Intermezzo Op. 117 No. 1, played by Steven Osborne.

Filmed Howard Assembly Room as part of The Lullaby Project.

It's #WorldTheatreDay 🎭 Here's our stunning home Leeds Grand Theatre snapped during Peter Grimes, 2013!

Share your best memories in this building, or in your favourite theatre ✍️

We're 97% there! Help us reach our target by supporting In Harmony Opera North, where every child has the chance to sing and learn an instrument.

Until tomorrow, your donation will be DOUBLED via the match funded #ArtsForImpact Big Give 😁

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👗✂JOBS: Do you have professional experience working in Costume within opera/ballet/large-scale repertory theatre? We're recruiting for a #Sewing Assistant to join the team.

Spread the word! Three days left to apply » bit.ly/ON-Jobs

Tonight’s final performance of Opera North’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Aleko. Thank you to Karolina for bringing this spectacle to the stage. Not to mentioned the INCREDIBLE singers and musicians who made it possible. We bow down to you. What a journey we’ve had. Thank you

'The most important thing I've learned is to be YOU and don't be shy'

Until Tuesday, support In Harmony Opera North (which impacts 2500 children every week) and your donation will be DOUBLED via the match funded #ArtsForImpact Big Give 💪

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Today is EarlyMusicDay 🎶 Celebrating with some Purcell: The Plaint ('O let me weep'), originally from The Fairy Queen.

Hear it as part of our Purcell 'juke box opera' #ONMasque , sung mesmerisingly by Anna Dennis.

Stream in full via OperaVision 👉 youtu.be/ykK7WjzBzHM

😱😢When you realise it's the final performances of our Cavalleria rusticana/Aleko double bill this week:

(If you're joining us The Lowry, tell us what you thought!)

For #InternationalDayOfHappiness , here's something that *always* makes us smile 😁

@JSavournin and @JoeShovelton in @KissMeKateTour's 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare'. Remember?

'I feel like we're a one in a million school where you get to play music!'

The match funded #ArtsForImpact Big Give has launched, and we need your help 🙏

This week, support In Harmony Opera North, which enriches the lives of 2500 children across seven schools — and your…

I raised an eyebrow when this double-bill was announced. Went out of curiosity.

And yet again, Opera North smashed it. Great production.

Looking forward to being part of Big Give #ArtsForImpact match funded campaign next week!

Your donations will make double the difference to In Harmony Opera North, which enriches the lives of 2500 children across seven schools each week 💪

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Ever wondered what I get up to during a show day? If so, follow me Newcastle Theatre Royal Instagram account today as I prepare for Aleko this evening Opera North ☺️