
Inspiring Young Minds Through the Magic of Opera
At Opera Anywhere, we believe opera should be accessible, imaginative, and fun. We want to keep opera alive for everyone to enjoy -whatever your age, so we reinvent operas, singing them in English and bringing the stories vividly to life. It’s all about sparking creativity and showing how opera can captivate anyone, anywhere.
Our digital story books and online projects are tailored to engage young minds, spark creativity, and make opera accessible and FUN. Whether you’re a teacher looking to add a musical twist to your lessons or a parent keen to ignite your child’s love for the arts, you’ll find resources to entertain and inspire.
Digital Resources
Our projects range from digital opera storybooks, with specially commissioned illustrations and audio, to videos and online workshops. They’re the perfect way to explore the magical world of opera, learn about the music, and dive into the stories in vivid depth.
Our library of digital storybooks includes:
Amahl and The Night Visitors Digital Storybook
Opera Anywhere we are delighted to share a special, digital storybook about Menotti’s opera Amahl and the Night Visitors.
Featuring specially commissioned illustrations alongside audio visual elements, the book is a fun, fact-filled introduction to the opera especially for children. It’s the perfect way to explore the world of the opera at home or in the classroom.
As well as helping children to explore the piece, the project is also working to support schools and teachers in preparing their students to join in a performance with Opera Anywhere.
Composer Jonathan Pease has created a special, flexible arrangement of the chorus music in Amahl and the Night Visitors to make it more suitable for children’s voices and groups with varying levels of musical experience or limited rehearsal time. We’ve also created video lessons that teach the words and music and backing tracks to make practice easier.
Illustrator: Alejandro Tamagno
Arranger: Jonathan Pease
Choreographer: Ishan Mahabir-Stokes
Music coach and project coordinator: David Jones
Support Opera Outreach
If you enjoyed this video, we’d be delighted if you would consider making a donation to help support our wonderful creative team. We rely on your generosity to help us continue our work and support our talented artists, so all donations are gratefully received!
Hansel and Gretel Digital Storybook
We are delighted to present a very special digital storybook, exploring the fairytale world of Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel.
With brand-new illustrations from James Mayhew, live recordings from the cast and text from director Serenna Wagner, this is a charming introduction to the opera especially for children – though we think grown-ups will enjoy it too!
Text: Serenna Wagner
Illustrations: James Mayhew
Project director: Jennifer Clark
Musical director: Nia Williams
Recording engineer: Jan Capinski
Health and safety lead: John Alcock
Support Opera Outreach
If you enjoyed this video, we’d be delighted if you would consider making a donation to help support our wonderful creative team. We rely on your generosity to help us continue our work and support our talented artists, so all donations are gratefully received!
The Mikado Digital Storybook
We are delighted to share this video introduction to Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado. Directed by Ella Marchment, it’s a fantastic introduction to this comic operetta, with plenty of sing-along moments to enjoy.
Downloadable templates
Click on the links below to download your PDFs:
- Puppet workshop instructions
- Peep-Bo puppet template
- Pitti-Sing puppet template
- Yum-Yum puppet template
Support Opera Outreach
If you enjoyed this video, we’d be delighted if you would consider making a donation to help support our wonderful creative team. We rely on your generosity to help us continue our work and support our talented artists, so all donations are gratefully received!
Sister Angelica Digital Project
Opera Anywhere and Sorelle singers present a glimpse into Puccini’s one act opera Suor Angelica. Discover the world of the convent and Sister Angelica’s tragic tale in this bitesize operatic gem, directed by Katie Blackwell.
Singers Katie, Olivia Bell and Megan Strachan recorded this video from their homes during lockdown.
Support Opera Outreach
If you enjoyed this video, we’d be delighted if you would consider making a donation to help support our wonderful creative team. We rely on your generosity to help us continue our work and support our talented artists, so all donations are gratefully received!
Igniting Young People's Love of Opera
- Engaging Videos & Interactive Content: Explore bite-sized opera performances, behind-the-scenes insights, and creative activities that tie into curriculum learning. Accessible for free, we welcome a suitable donation.
- Our Resources Are Tailored for Schools: Perfect for music, drama, or cross-curricular activities.
- All Ages Welcome: We cater for primary and secondary school students – making opera a joy for every age group.
But that’s not all! If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to bring the opera magic to you.
Let’s Go Live – Invite Us to Your School!
Imagine your students watching opera professionals perform LIVE in your school hall, or better yet, joining in themselves! Our in-person workshops are an unforgettable experience that combine performance, storytelling, and hands-on activities to immerse everyone in the wonderful world of opera.
Get your students learning, laughing, and maybe even hitting a high note or two – no previous experience required! Contact Mike Woodward to discuss.
Ready to Get Started?
Browse our online resources today and see how opera can transform your classroom. For more details or to book an in-person workshop, get in touch with us here!
Invite Opera Anywhere into your school!