OPUS Out Of School Project

OPUS Out Of School Project

"Trying new and different things that were strange to me was challenging. And rather than saying I can’t do something, getting on with it and realising I am quite good; such as writing music and composing." Participant

OPUS is a unique out of school project that gives young people aged 8-18 in Leeds the opportunity to experience the best cultural events the city has to offer. From exploring wide and varying art forms with professional artists to creating their own work, this is an opportunity for young people of all ages and interests to get involved.

OPUS1 – 8-11 year olds

OPUS1 is a new project running for five days during half term. It gives young people the chance to:

 
• Work with professional artists
• Try out art activities and make new friends
• Create and perform a brand new piece of musical theatre at the end of the week

OPUS2 – 11-14 year olds

OPUS2 is a group of young people meeting weekly from November 2010. They will:
 

• Receive free tickets to attend music and arts performances
• Try out arts activities, attend performances and make new friends
• Develop performance skills and create new work.

OPUS3 – 14-18 year olds

OPUS3 is a group of young people meeting weekly from November 2010. They will:

• Receive free tickets to attend a wide range of music and arts performances
• Meet for weekly workshop sessions with professional artists
• Create new performance works of their own


 Apply to take part in OPUS

For more information, email education@operanorth.co.uk.