A Competition for Conductors in Leeds
It is 11 years since the Leeds Conductors Competition was held, offering career-boosting opportunities to young British conductors. The competition returns in September. . With the event set to take place at the Town Hall, Leeds International Concert Season is again partnering with Opera North to choose the winner of a prize of £10,000 and professional […]
A World Premiere at Leeds Playhouse on 12 – 15 February
Black Waters, a powerful new dance show from Phoenix Dance Theatre, uses moments in history to show how people find hope and inspiration even in bleak times. At certain periods in history, people have been imprisoned for speaking out against regimes, even killed for profit. The co-choreographers of Black Waters have combined contemporary dance with […]
The Turn of The Screw – at Leeds Grand Theatre on 15 February
Opera North’s groundbreaking trailer for this spine-chilling tale explores the creative potential for immersive storytelling through digital technology. The trailer is the result of a collaboration between creative studio Lusion, composer James Bulley, Audio Lab at York University – and the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North. Bringing together spatial recordings made at Yorkshire Sculpture Park […]
Green Eggs and Ham at Leeds Central Library on 15 February
This is opera for all ages from the age of 4! It’s perfect if you want to introduce your offspring to this art form, because it’s a family show and is touring the north of England until 22 March. Children can experience live opera music and singing at close range at Leeds’ Central Library on […]
The Bear is Here! 18 – 22 February
Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath? Or to sit on his lap? Well, an enormous, snowy white bear is coming to Leeds Playhouse soon….. Raymond Briggs‘ magical story is brought to Courtyard, Leeds Playhouse, by Pins and Needles Productions, with puppetry, storytelling music and laughter – lots of laughter. Tilly […]
