For the first time Opera North opens its doors to the full production process, providing an insight into how a world-class opera is created, from planning to stage.

Students and have the opportunity to learn through observation and sharing the experiences of the professional creative team, including directors, designers and musicians.

Symposia bring artistic and academic specialists together to challenge and debate pertinent issues.

The Shakespeare season 08
The first of this series is Opera North’s season of three new Shakespeare productions, which opens in spring 2008: Macbeth; Midsummer Night’s Dream; and Romeo et Juliette.
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In addition to observation of the creative process, academics and practitioners are coming together in a series of events to discuss and explore thought-provoking issues.

Symposium, 30 January 2008, University of Leeds.
Given that the particular demands of opera require contraction and modification of the text, what are the crucial elements in successful adaptation?