Join Ulster Youth Opera for free and perform in the world premiere of Seamus Heaney's Fables at Belfast Children's Festival 2027

Seamus Heaney’s Fables – Join Ulster Youth Opera for free!

Presented by Ulster Touring Opera

Dates: Weekly sessions, Saturdays 1pm–3pm

Ages: 14-18

Location: Rosemary Street church Hall, Belfast, BT1 1QB

Cost: FREE for the term (includes all sessions, t-shirt, and festival travel) YOU WILL STILL NEED TO BOOK YOUR CHILD A PLACE

Step into the world of talking animals, wise lessons, and the words of Northern Ireland's most celebrated poet with Seamus Heaney’s Fables!

Young singers aged 14–18 are invited to take part in a series of fun, friendly weekly workshops, building up to a brand-new opera performance inspired by the work of Nobel Peace Prize winning Seamus Heaney. Participants will develop their singing, storytelling, and stage skills – all leading to a live performance on 6th March 2027 at the Belfast Children’s Festival.

🗓 Session Dates (1pm–3pm):

Oct: 10, 17, 24

Nov: 7, 14, 21, 28

Dec: 5, 12

Jan: 9, 16, 23, 30

Feb: 6, 13, 20

March: Members must also be available for the day of performance in Belfast on Saturday 6th March 2027. Further details will be provided in the 'info pack' following registration.

🎭 What’s included:

weekly rehearsals led by professional artists

A free Ulster Youth Opera t-shirt for every participant

A chance to perform as part of one of Northern Ireland’s biggest arts festivals for young people!

No experience necessary – just enthusiasm and a love of music and storytelling.

Places are limited – sign up now and become part of the story!

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