RNCM Young Explorers: Halloween Spooktacular at RNCM

Johnny James, Managing Editor

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RNCM Young Explorers: Halloween Spooktacular

15 October 2023

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Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls! The RNCM’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with an afternoon of hair-raising orchestral music for the whole family. The show is part of the College’s Young Explorers series, which is all about introducing kids to classical music in a relaxed and interactive environment. No stiff and serious code of conduct here – expect to have a lot of fun, while celebrating the unique power of the live orchestra.

Image by Robin Clewley, courtesy of the RNCM.

Among the popular Young Explorers series, the Halloween Spooktacular is a recurring highlight, and sees the RNCM orchestra – along with mascot Phileas Fox – bring to life music from the creepiest corners of classic family films. This year, we’ll hear bewitching renditions of favourites from The Addams Family, Caspar the Friendly Ghost and Harry Potter – music that both kids and their grown-ups will know and love.

Image by Robin Clewley, courtesy of the RNCM.

As always, dress-up is heartily encouraged, so don your spookiest outfit and get ready for a magical afternoon of entertainment.

To read about more of our highlights from the RNCM Autumn season, head here. And to find more family events across Manchester and the North, check out our Families guide.

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