Reading Time: 2 minutesThe fourth and, unfortunately, final concert in Fantasia Orchestra's residency at Smith Square Hall brought the series to a close in exactly the way it deserved: thoughtful, imaginative and completely true to the orchestra's identity.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDesign and directing is incredible, but despite great moments, the different elements don’t gel with each other
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis autumn sees the debut of English National Opera in Greater Manchester, marking the beginning of the company’s highly anticipated artistic work in the region.
ENO presents a vibrant new production of Britten’s much-loved coming-of-age comedy, Albert Herring — a funny and quirky opera that’s certain to set curtains twitching and tongues wagging.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis contemporary operatic take on a classic story is visually rich and musically dramatic, brought to life by a talented group of young singers Contemporary operas can seem daunting or inaccessible to many theatre-goers, but familiar stories…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOxford Opera’s production of Tosca at the Oxford Playhouse offered an ambitious and emotionally charged interpretation of Puccini’s masterpiece. With a fresh English translation by Christopher Cowell.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMozart's The Magic Flute is an opera that walks a fine line between whimsical fantasy and profound philosophical musings, and Opera North’s latest production at The Lowry, Manchester, strikes that balance with flair and imagination.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJonathan Dove’s adaptation of Mansfield Park electrifies the often-overlooked novel, bringing it roaring to life on stage.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat if Mary, Queen of Scots got lost at TRNSMT Festival with some local farmers? I find myself asking this question during Act II of Mary, Queen of Scots at the London Coliseum.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA star-studded show that hits some, misses others. When you hear the name Figaro, your mind might wander to the operatic mischief of The Barber of Seville or The Marriage of Figaro. But Figaro: A Musical, with…
Reading Time: 2 minutesOpera North's production of *The Magic Flute* offered a visually ambitious yet conceptually muddled interpretation of Mozart's beloved opera.