This autumn, Opera Goes Green! The environment lies at the heart of our next season as we prepare to stage three fully sustainable opera productions: Verdi’s Falstaff, Puccini’s La rondine, and Masque of Might, a newly-created piece from Sir David Pountney.

But that’s not all… here are some of the other ways we’re focussing on the planet in everything we do.

On 7-8 July, Yorkshire Dance welcomes international guests to Leeds for a 2-day festival of dance exploring gender, community and identity. Encounters Dancing In Your Shoes Festival boasts an eclectic mix of bold new performances, inspirational talks and exhilarating workshops.