Opera North To Perform At Bradford’s Darley Street Market

Opera North’s bitesize version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute comes to Bradford’s Darley Street Market this August, offering a fairy tale opera for all the family.

Mini Magic Flute packs fun, fantasy and enchanting music into a 40-minute story, making it perfect for all ages to experience their first taste of opera.

A prince is in search of a princess, but will they ever find each other? What adventures lie in wait for them along the way?

Led by a trio of singers and an accordionist, this interactive retelling of Mozart’s magical adventure features a host of fantastical characters, from a bird-catcher to a dragon, who encourage young audience members to assist them on their quest.

The performances at Darley Street Market on Sunday 2 August at 10am and 12pm are part of a nationwide tour of the mini opera.

For this tour, original writer and director John Savournin has worked with Rosie Kat and Bek Palmer to adapt the show for the company’s Little Listeners programme of family-friendly concerts.

The show is the perfect opportunity for all the family to experience and share the charm of opera. At just 40 minutes long, the show is perfect for all ages but has been especially designed for those aged 4 to 7 years old.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children and are on sale now at: https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/little-listeners-mini-magic-flute/book/834001/

Adam's Café and Caffè Brigante will be open for food before and after the performances and the top floor Darley Street Kitchen will open at 1pm for the general public.

Councillor Ian Walker, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities said: “Having Opera North at Darley Street Market with their Mini Magic Flute from their Little Listeners programme is a great way to make opera more accessible, especially for children.”

Jacqui Cameron, Opera North Director of Learning & Engagement, said: “The Magic Flute’s creative and imaginative story with its exciting blend of magic and adventure offers a lot for children to enjoy and appreciate, so we were keen to present an interactive version for a younger audience.

“As a Company, it is important to us that children experience opera at a young age as the exposure could be the spark that leads to a life-long love for the art-form. Young people are always amazed to hear an opera singer’s voice close-up and really respond to opera’s unique combination of music and drama.”