{"id":696052,"date":"2026-01-14T19:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/696052\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T19:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:44:12","slug":"opera-norths-free-shows-in-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/696052\/","title":{"rendered":"Opera North’s free shows in the community"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Opera North will be holding three events in the coming weeks as part of their community residency in Hunslet and Belle Isle.<\/p>\n

On Sunday (18 January 2026) they are presenting a \u2018mini Opera\u2019, first at Belle Isle WMC and later at St Joseph\u2019s Catholic Club in Hunslet.<\/p>\n

This is a condensed version of the Marriage of Figaro. Lasting just 45 minutes and performed by four singers and an accordion player, it promises to bring you the essence of Mozart\u2019s popular opera, with all its comic twists and turns and fabulous music. Figaro and Suzanna are getting married, but trouble is on the horizon \u2026 will the Duke get his wicked way, or will he get his comeuppance?<\/p>\n

The free shows are at:<\/p>\n

4pm: Belle Isle WMC, Belle Isle Road, LS10 3PE<\/p>\n

6:30pm: St Joseph\u2019s Catholic Club, Whitfield Avenue, LS10 2QE<\/p>\n

Then on Sunday 25 January, the Orchestra of Opera North present Orchestra Unpacked, a family-friendly concert at Belle Isle TMO\u2019s Gate Centre.<\/p>\n

Jo Bedford from Opera North explains:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOrchestra Unpacked is a treasure hunt with a tuneful twist. It\u2019s a relaxed, interactive concert \u2013 singing and moving is not just encouraged, it\u2019s expected!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The show is on Sunday 25 January at 11:30am at BITMO\u2019s Gate, Aberfield Gate, LS10 3QH.<\/p>\n

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