Opera North: Masque of Might

On Thu 16 Nov, Opera North presents Masque of Might, a ‘fantastical tale of power and the demise of the planet’ with the music of Henry Purcell inventively assembled by world-renowned opera director and librettist, Sir David Pountney. Taking place on a repurposed set and featuring re-used costumes and props, this witty new opera draws inspiration from 17th century variety shows – ‘masques’ – to tell the David-and-Goliath story of the battle between a climate-denying tyrant and a dedicated eco-warrior.