The Sound of Music

9 July – 1 August 2026

Musical

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Leeds is alive with The Sound of Music.

Worlds collide when free-spirited nun Maria is made governess in the strict household of Captain von Trapp. Seven rowdy children may be a handful, but Maria’s infectious zest for life soon captures their hearts and minds and even softens the Captain’s steely heart.

It’s a timeless musical, loved across the generations. Experience this ‘richly entertaining revival’ (The Guardian) for yourself, with the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North bringing extra oomph to classic hits like Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things and Climb Ev’ry Mountain.

“A rich revival big on the bangers” ★★★★ — The Guardian

“It’s outstanding” ★★★★★ — The Reviews Hub

“Glorious” ★★★★ — The Telegraph

“Goes with a gallop” ★★★★ — The Times

Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp

The Sound of Music is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

Based on the Curve production.

Price

From £23.50 (+ booking fee)

Venue

Leeds Grand Theatre

Duration
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
(including 20-minute interval)

Language
Sung in English

Age guidance
8+

Audio-described performances (23 Jul & 1 Aug)
BSL interpreted performances (18 & 24 Jul)
Captioned performances (16 & 25 Jul)

Save on your booking
£10 off all price bands for under 18s
Limited £10 tickets for Under 30s and full-time students with free membership
£20 tickets for school groups on selected performances

Media

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Photos from The Sound of Music performances at Leicester Curve.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book?

Book online or speak to one of our friendly Box Office Team.

Phone: 0113 223 3600, 12pm – 6pm, Monday – Friday
Email: boxoffice@operanorth.co.uk
In person: Book your appointment here, 12pm – 2pm, Monday – Friday

Some tickets are also available through Leeds Heritage Theatres.

How do I get to Leeds Grand Theatre?

Whether you’re getting here by car or public transport, Leeds Grand Theatre is easy to reach. You can find detailed information here.

Can I sing along?

We know it’s tempting, but our cast have worked hard to bring you a fantastic show that every audience member can enjoy. So please don’t sing along – save it for the car journey home instead.

Is this an opera version of The Sound of Music?

To get straight to the point, no. This is The Sound of Music, the musical, featuring our wonderful live Orchestra of 40 musicians and the Chorus of Opera North.

Do I need to have seen the film?

No. Whether you’ve seen the film or not, you’ll still be able to follow the storyline (and probably recognise a few tunes!)

What should I wear?

Whatever you want, it’s your treat! There’s no dress code, so you can go all out and make it red-carpet-worthy or keep it laid-back with your comfiest jeans.