School groups: £8.50 tickets. One free teacher ticket per 10 pupils. For info on how to book see - Group Booking Info
An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them! Bring your thinking-caps, your magnifying glasses and all your crime-solving skills: this is a mystery like no other, where the suspects are some of the greatest opera characters of all time – and the detective is YOU! This operatic extravaganza, with music played live by the Orchestra of Opera North, will give children an inspiring first encounter with opera in the spring of 2027.
Packed with music, laughter, mystery and audience participation, The Big Opera Mystery is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence while introducing children to the excitement of live opera in a fun and accessible way.
Why bring your class?
- A unique introduction to live music and opera
- Interactive storytelling that encourages participation
- Links to cross-curricular learning including music, literacy, drama and PSHE
- Live performance from the Orchestra of Opera North
- Accompanying teacher resource pack provided in advance (available from January 2027)
A Lowry Partner Company
Reviews
“My 6-year-old granddaughter adored The Big Opera Adventure. She made several drawings about the performance and told everyone she met about it!”
“A great introduction to opera. It was wonderful to see my 8-year-old son fully immersed in it all.”
– Audience members on The Big Opera Adventure
