Be part of something extraordinary and help us bring Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman to life…

In 2025, Opera North will be bringing Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman to audiences across the UK. Touring to theatres across the north of England, with nine performances in five cities, this new production will provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience the immersive power of Wagner’s first undisputed masterpiece.

From its stormy overture to the climatic finale, the brooding and atmospheric music of The Flying Dutchman pulls you into its depths. Opera North Music Director Garry Walker conducts this new Annabel Arden production, leading an outstanding cast including Robert Hayward (Amfortas, Parsifal, 2022) as the titular seafaring legend and Laura Wilde as Senta.

By joining The Flying Dutchman Circle, you will gain unrivalled insight into the heart of this bold and ambitious production, bearing witness to the craft of assembling Wagner’s masterpiece step by step. In thanks for your extraordinary support, we will give you a truly unique insider view of the creative process through special events, invitations to rehearsals, and opportunities meet artists and the creative team.

Join the The Flying Dutchman Circle

£2,500+
(Membership fee £225 and donation £2,225)

  • Complimentary best seat tickets for two at a performance of your choice
  • Invitation to an exclusive behind the scenes event with members of the creative team.
  • Invitation to attend the sitzprobe rehearsal in Leeds.
  • Acknowledgement in the programme and on the Opera North website

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£5,000+
(Membership fee £650 and donation £4,350)

All Silver level benefits plus:

  • Invitation to a day of studio rehearsals in Leeds, followed by a drinks reception with members of the cast and creative team.
  • Invitation to join members of the company for the model box presentation in the first week of rehearsals.
  • Invitation to a special celebratory dinner with the conductor and members of the cast in Leeds.

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£10,000+
(Membership fee £900 and donation £9,100)

In recognition of the transformative impact of this level of support, we will create a bespoke package of benefits tailored to suit your interests. As a minimum, you can expect to receive all Silver and Gold Circle Member benefits plus:

  • The opportunity to link your support to a principal role of the cast, conductor, or member of the creative team, enabling exclusive behind the scenes access and the chance to meet artists and creatives one to one.
  • Prominent public acknowledgement of your support.

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For more information on The Flying Dutchman Circle, or to set up payment in instalments, please contact development@operanorth.co.uk

Current supporters

Thank you to the following individuals, businesses, and trusts and foundations whose generous support as a member of The Flying Dutchman Circle has been transformational in bringing this powerful production to the stage.

Howard Gatiss | In memory of Nick Stringer | One anonymous supporter

David and Judith Hankinson | Richard and Juliet Webb

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