Skip to main content
Back to Participate

Schools

Children and young people are central to Opera North’s ambition and purpose. Our Schools work sits at the heart of our Education programme, with activities, projects and events designed specifically for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students.

Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops that your school can sign up for. Click on the images below for more detailed information.

Wonderland Restored
A woman in a blue dress kneeling on the floor beside a big red dice.

Wonderland Restored

A singing project for primary schools based on Will Todd‘s opera Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Carnival of the Animals Films
A man dressed as a bandleader in red is shushing. Behind him through a window a woman plays the cello.

Carnival of the Animals Films

Six short interactive digital programmes introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra.

Performances

The Magic Flute Lite
A woman in a dress holding a long light. She is holding hands with a man who is kneeling.

The Magic Flute Lite

A 90-minute version of The Magic Flute based on James Brining’s production. A delight for all ages, this production is perfect for schools.

Discounted tickets for schools
LED lights hang from the ceiling in a dark room with a blue spotlight in the distance

Discounted tickets for schools

  • Operas – £10 per student, plus free teacher ticket for every 10 booked. Offer valid at Leeds Grand Theatre, Monday to Friday. Please contact boxoffice@operanorth.co.uk
  • Kirklees concert season – FREE per students and accompanying teachers. Please contact Kirklees Town Hall box office on 01484 225755

Resources

Schools Resource Packs
Children sitting and laughing at an indoor event

Schools Resource Packs

A range of resource packs for school matinee performances are available to assist learning around specific operas or opera in general.

Opera North's Little School of Music
A young child with blonde hair and wearing a pink jumper smiles whilst taking part in an indoor music activity

Opera North's Little School of Music

A series of free online activities designed to encourage young people and their families to explore the world of music together.

Artsmark Award

Opera North is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey. By supporting Artsmark settings, we’re helping to put the arts at the heart of education, inspiring young people to create, experience and participate in high quality arts and culture.

To find out how Opera North can support your Artsmark journey, contact Claire Armour, Schools Activity Manager at schools@operanorth.co.uk. Please note, any project above can be accessed by your school to help support you on your Artsmark journey.

View gallery

Get in touch

Please get in touch for further information and to book your place on activities.
Email: schools@operanorth.co.uk
Phone: 0113 223 3520

×
Close

Search our site