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Opera North's The Big Opera Mystery

Presented by Opera North Limited
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£16 - £10
Leeds Grand Theatre

A family-friendly show for children aged 5-12 years old.

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!

Opera packages available on the Opera North website

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Running Time: Approximately 50 minutes

Age Guidance: Family-friendly for children aged 5 – 12.

Sung in English

£10 for children, £16 for adults

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