Opera North Announces Livestreams
Two major productions will now be livestreamed as a result of the second lockdown in England. Opera North received a grant of £2 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund and is determined to continue to share music with those in Northern England, whilst planning to return to live performances and tours as early as […]
Opera North’s Production and Events Changes 2020/21
Many events previously announced as part of Opera North’s Switch ON season this autumn have now been postponed or rearranged. The company will continue to work with schools, youth ensembles and adults, offering virtual workshops and teaching. From Couch to Chorus: The Festive Edition is under way, with more than 1500 people sign up to […]
The British Library Commissions Yorkshire Artists
As part of their Leeds Culture Programme, The British Library has collaborated with Yorkshire artists to launch an online artwork for Light Night. ‘Faint Signals’ is the Library’s commission with Yorkshire’s Invisible Flock, an interactive arts studio. Its creation is a response to the challenges emanating from COVID-19 to cultural engagement. It’s hoped that visitors […]
A Garden Through Time
Technology revives stories of forgotten botanical garden. ‘A Garden Through Time’ has created an interactive audio walk and a new map of Headingley Zoological and Botanical Gardens, of which there are few remaining traces. The project has been created and developed during and since the first COVID lockdown this year, recognising an increased interest in […]
Chow Down: Introducing Winter Arches REGRETFULLY POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
After the success of its summer run at Temple Arches, and selling out Oktoberfest and Halloween events, Chow Down is back with ‘Winter Arches’. For 7 weeks, Temple Arches will be transformed to offer a wide range of drinks, food vendors and entertainment in the festive spirit of things. Four seating areas with heaters will […]
