Stephen Rodwell, Head of Costume and Wigs will explain how opera singers get to dress the part in Costumes: From Sketch to Stage, while Carmen Backstage talks on the Leeds Grand Theatre stage will reveal the secrets behind the technical wizardry which underpins the current production of Carmen. Stephen Rodwell - Opera North Head of Costume and Wigs - photo credit Tom ArberDuring the event, there will be a rare opportunity to gain an insight into the journey of an opera from concept to opening night. Attendees will be able to peek inside Costume, watch the Chorus of Opera North at work in the new Mantle Music Studio and go backstage at Leeds Grand Theatre following a route which also takes in the impressive new atrium. Open Day: Backstage Pass offers a glimpse behind the scenes on Wednesday 27 October with building tours running throughout the day to show everyone the new spaces which have been created and how they are being used.

People will be able to see inside the new atrium during the Behind the Scenes tour - photo credit Tom ArberArranged to coincide with the October half term, the week will run from Monday 25 October through to the weekend with performances for all ages in the Howard Assembly Room, a focus on accessibility on the main stage, and Open Day: Backstage Pass and Family Festival days when the doors of the Howard Opera Centre will be thrown open so that people can see what the recent £18 million Music Works transformation has achieved and interact with the company in a variety of ways.

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