Opera North returns to The Lowry with Three Unmissable Shows

From Pre-War Paris to the Greek Underworld : Opera North Returns to The Lowry Theatre in Salford, Manchester with Three Unmissable Shows this November.

La traviata

One of the world’s most popular operas comes to the North West this November as Opera North brings its critically-acclaimed production of La traviata to The Lowry. Back by popular demand, the show captures all the glitz and glamour of pre-WWI Paris as we follow the tragic tale of Violetta, a hugely popular courtesan who unexpectedly falls in love with Alfredo, a young bourgeois. Unbeknown to her lover however, Violetta is seriously ill. Will their romance survive his family’s and society’s disapproval before it is all too late?

This riveting tale of a scandalous relationship contains some of the best-known melodies in opera, many of which have appeared in films and advertising campaigns. For the three performances at The Lowry on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 November, two talented casts will be sharing the main roles with sopranos Alison Langer and Máire Flavin
singing Violetta and tenors Nico Darmanin and Oliver Johnston taking on the part of her lover Alfredo.

Orfeo ed Euridice

On Saturday 19 November, another love story moves into the spotlight as audiences get the opportunity to see Orpheus, an innovative new staging of Monteverdi’s opera L’Orfeo. This reimagining of one of the earliest surviving operas has been created in collaboration with South Asian Arts-uk and weaves a new musical tapestry from western baroque and Indian
classical music.
Directed by Anna Himali Howard with sets and costumes by Leslie Travers, the setting of one of the most famous Greek myths is relocated to a wedding party in a contemporary British garden. The opera takes place on the day musician Orpheus weds Eurydice. Their joy is shattered when Eurydice dies suddenly, and Orpheus, heartbroken, vows to travel to the
underworld to find his new wife and return her to life.

Orpheus

The Orpheus myth gets another outing the previous day when a concert performance ofGluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice is sung by a cast including Alice Coote as Orfeo, Fflur Wyn as Euridice, and Daisy Brown as Amor. Opera North’s Principal Guest Conductor, Antony Hermus, conducts.

How much are the tickets and how long is the show?

Tickets are priced from £20 to £69.50 with  special schemes for anyone new to opera and young people under 26. The show  is sung in Italian with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

How do I book tickets to watch these shows?

To book tickets please call The Lowry at 08432086000 or via their website here.

Where will the performance be held?

The Lowry
The Lyric Theatre
Pier 8
The Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ
Manchester
Tel: 0843208 6000

• The Lowry welcomes all visitors regardless of their disability and strives to meet all individuals needs where possible.
• They welcome assistance dogs.
• The Lowry website is fully accessible and features BrowseAloud.  Browsealoud adds speech, reading and translation support, facilitating access and participation for those people who need support reading print, dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language. To use this feature, simply click on the grey ear logo located in the footer.
• If you are driving to the show, we would recommend for you to park at The Lowry Outlet which is opposite the theatre, but be aware as there is lack of signage from the car park area to the theatre, so best to ask someone or use google maps to find your way.

  Pre paid car parking tickets can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to your performance. Please note they are unable to sell pre paid tickets on your performance date, and you will need to pay at the ticket machines in the car park. The tickets can be booked at the same time as your seats via their website, or over the phone on freephone 0343 208 6000. The cost is £6.50. This allows you to park for the day.

About The Lowry Theatre

The Lowry is a registered charity committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives. They present audiences with a diverse programme of theatre, opera, musicals, dance, music, comedy and visual art as well as events and activities to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike.  At the heart of their work is a commitment to the local communities and young people. Tapping into the work on their ur stages and in their galleries, they offer thousands of free creative participation opportunities each year. They are passionate about nurturing talent, developing creative professionals of the future and raising aspirations.

About Opera North

Opera North is a national opera company based in Leeds, and is a leading UK arts organisation. Rooted in the North of England, international in outlook, they create extraordinary experiences, every day.  Their award-winning work tours to theatre stages and concert halls throughout the North and beyond, including to London and major international festivals, and they curate an eclectic artistic programme of gigs, concerts, spoken word and film in the Howard Assembly Room. Their aim is to make bold, innovative, ambitious work and share it in new ways. Opera North believes opera and music is for everyone and champions diversity in artists, repertoire and audiences. Opera North Education connects with communities and inspires each generation, aiming to enhance the health and well-being of people in the communities where we work through arts participation and performance.  Opera North is grateful for the generous support of Arts Council England and Leeds City Council, sponsorship from the private sector, trusts and individuals, the Friends of Opera North, the Opera North Future Fund and the box office income from its audiences, which allows us to continue to mount our award-winning work.

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Photo Credit: The Lowry /Opera North