Reading Time: 2 minutesHalfway through their tour across England, OperaUpClose’s newest production arrives in London, transporting us from the city to rugged coasts in Riders to the Sea. Based on Irish playwright J.M. Synge’s drama of the same name, this production is spun from a period tragedy into a modern study on trauma, with middling results.
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 minutesThe Makropulos Affair finds its elixir of life to remain immortally relevant ‘How ugly to be old!’ Composed in the 1920s by Czech composer Leoš Janáček, The Makropulos Affair is an opera based on a play by…
Reading Time: 2 minutesMake sure you bring some tissues because this is a faultless tear-jerker. What Dreams May Come is part of English Touring Opera’s 2025 season starting at the New Diorama.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJoe Hill-Gibbons’s production of the Marriage of Figaro suffered like so many theatre productions at the hands of the pandemic, managing one opening night before sadly having to shut.
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 minutesa captivating and comedic operatic performance brought to life with charm, wit, and exceptional energy
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe performance of The Pirates of Penzance at the London Coliseum effectively showcased Gilbert and Sullivan's humor by prioritizing music and scripting over complex design. With a focus on vibrant yet simplistic scenery, the cast, including talented members from the Harewood Artist scheme, delivered an enjoyable and playful rendition, highlighting their skills and connection with the conductor.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOpera North's production of *The Magic Flute* offered a visually ambitious yet conceptually muddled interpretation of Mozart's beloved opera.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOpera North’s latest production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Ruddigore" is a triumph of wit and creativity, transforming a Victorian melodrama spoof into a vibrant, satirical experience that feels entirely contemporary.