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Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery

School groups only
Thu 18 Mar 2027 at 1:15PM
Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Main Auditorium
Schools only
Thu 18 Mar 2027
1:15PM
Schools only

  • Show times are subject to change and published where available. 

Tickets £11. One free teacher ticket per 10 pupils.  

An expert thief is on the loose… and your pupils are the detectives!

Armed with their thinking caps, magnifying glasses and best crime-solving skills, children will work together to crack the case in an exciting live performance featuring some of opera’s most famous characters, accompanied by the fantastic Orchestra of Opera North.

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) 
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Age Guidance: Aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11)

Running time: 1 hour. Doors: 12.15pm

Sung in English with English subtitles

Please note this production is available for school groups only.

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School Groups
Tickets £11. One free teacher ticket per 10 pupils.   Please email groups@trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

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“My 6-year-old granddaughter adored The Big Opera Adventure. She made several drawings about the performance and told everyone she met about it!”
Audience members on The Big Opera Adventure
“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
“My 6-year-old granddaughter adored The Big Opera Adventure. She made several drawings about the performance and told everyone she met about it!”
Audience members on The Big Opera Adventure
“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
“My 6-year-old granddaughter adored The Big Opera Adventure. She made several drawings about the performance and told everyone she met about it!”
Audience members on The Big Opera Adventure
“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

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