80s Classical
with the Orchestra of Opera North
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The 80s is back!
Retro gets a radical makeover this summer as some of the most iconic songs of the 80s are reworked into breath-taking new orchestral versions and performed live by the original artists. Featuring Jimmy Somerville, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Johnny Hates Jazz and Carol Decker (T’Pau) together with Opera North’s 60-piece orchestra, this is hit after hit of 80s gold.*
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Why you need to be there
— Iconic Songs, Original Artists, Live Orchestra
— Hits including; ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’, ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’, ‘What Is Love’, ‘Shattered Dreams’ and ‘China In Your Hand’
— Dance the night away to 80s classics including; ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’, ‘Africa’ and many, many more….
— Party like it’s the 80s in the city’s biggest outdoor arena! You can even revive the fashion – glow-sticks and leg warmers are highly recommended!
Information about the venue
— VIP upgrade gets you access to exclusive bar (limited number only!)
— Dance the night away in the city’s biggest outdoor arena
— City centre location – great bus and train links, plus plenty of parking spots for those not drinking!
— Choice of standing ticket or reserved seating area
— Variety of food & drink vendors
Opera North in the City 2019, part of Millennium Square Summer Series
*The show producers/organisers reserve the right to change the line up and/or set list
Running time
DJ sets: 6.45pm
Event: 8.15pm – 10.30pm
Includes interval of 25 minutes
Savings
Book both 80s Classical and The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics and save £7.50
Conductor
Cliff Masterson
