Your visit: Opera North in the City
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80s Classical
with the Orchestra of Opera North
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Get ready to relive the magic of the 80s as 80s Classical returns to Leeds City Centre for a 5th season!
Step back in time as the original artists deliver stunning renditions of some of the most iconic songs of the decade alongside the mighty 50-piece Orchestra of Opera North. Headlined by pop legends Bananarama alongside Midge Ure, Johnny Hates Jazz, and Deniece Pearson (Five Star), you’re in for a night of non-stop dancing to a sensational playlist featuring hits including ‘Venus,’ Vienna,’ ‘Shattered Dreams,’ ‘System Addict,’ and many more.
The brilliant 80s Classical ensemble of backing vocalists, Bianca Claxton, Nathan James and Adetoun Anibi, will also perform a bonus selection of crowd-pleasing favourites including Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Holding Out for a Hero’, The Jackson’s ‘Can You Feel It’ amongst many more.
Arranged and conducted by Cliff Masterson.
The show producers / organisers reserve the right to change line-up or set-list.
Please note: this is an outdoor standing concert with a limited number of reserved seating available.
Times
Doors: 6.30pm
Sonic Yootha DJ set: 6.30pm
80s Classical: 8pm (includes 30min interval)
Curfew / End: approximately 10.30pm
* times subject to change.
Additional information
Age Restriction: 14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
*Includes 10% non-refundable booking fee
