The Lowry in Salford to host Opera North’s autumn season

Opera North has released a series of striking images at the Salford Quays ahead of their latest season at The Lowry this autumn. 

The Leeds-based arts organisation will display the images featuring principal singers around Greater Manchester and online.

Emily Simpson, Director of Audiences at Opera North, highlighted the significance of The Lowry as a regular touring venue and its importance to the local community.

“The Lowry is one of our regular touring venues and opera is something the residents can feel proud of hosting as part of their wider cultural offer,” Simpson said.

She added: “By putting this well-known area of Salford in the limelight, we’re looking to underline to residents that opera belongs to them – and, just like the place itself, offers a warm welcome to everyone, regardless of age or background.

“We invite the people of Salford to step into opera with us this autumn.”

Julia Fawcett OBE, Chief Executive of The Lowry, said: “As one of our founding partner companies, Opera North has been a vital part of our programme since our opening.

“Our audiences love the range and quality of the company’s work and we are thrilled to see their Salford home celebrated and amplified in these stunning new images. We know this autumn’s visit by Opera North will be something very special and we can’t wait to have them back.”

Opera North’s upcoming season at The Lowry will feature English subtitles at all performances, as well as sign-interpretation, audio description, and touch tours on selected dates.

The organisation also offers new-to-opera ticket schemes, including the Try it ON scheme with £20 tickets for first-timers, and £10 tickets for under 30s and students.

The season kicks off in November with a revival of The Magic Flute, directed by James Brining, offering a production filled with fantasy and Mozart’s breath-taking score.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Benjamin Britten’s take on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, will follow, featuring characters like Bottom the weaver and the mischievous Puck.

Completing the trio is Gilbert and Sullivan’s Gothic parody, Ruddigore, with a reluctant villain, modest maiden and amiable ghosts.
On November 16, The Lowry will also host The Big Opera Adventure, an interactive family-friendly show for children aged five and up.

This event invites children to help save a theatre from closure alongside operatic characters, with music from the Orchestra of Opera North.

For more information and tickets, click here.