Opera
Contrary to the opinions of some, opera is so much more than the fat lady singing. We didn’t used to be fans, but some of the productions we’ve seen have had us laughing and crying in equal measure. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!
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Die Walküre, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
Flawless singers present Wagner in miniature in this condensed, skeletal production.
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Anna Nicole, Royal Opera House – Review
A show so superb that its over the top glamour, glitz and profanity will leave you begging for more!
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Façade / Eight Songs For A Mad King, Arcola Theatre – Review
An often excellent, sometimes disturbing production of difficult music by an impressive cast of young performers.
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Aikainen, Arcola Theatre – Review
Using music to demonstrate, this production draws together many scientific theories and philosophical viewpoints on how we experience time. However, it does not lead us, so if you don’t get it, you’re on your own.
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La Boheme, Lost Theatre – Review
Passionate acting and innovative staging will see you leave the theatre as a fan of opera (if you weren't before).
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Acis and Galatea, Arcola Theatre – Review
A delightful production of this pastoral opera.
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Werther, Arcola Theatre – Review
Glyndebourne can wait – this beautiful production of the tragic story of Werther and his beloved Charlotte will move you to tears.
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The Ring Cycle, The Scoop – Review
An outdoors production south of the river that outshines the West End, this transformation of Wagner’s well-known 19th Century opera will convert any theatre-phobe.
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The Medium, Arcola Theatre – Review
A mixed bag: strong performances teetering on top of weaker production elements.
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The Immortal Hour, Finborough Theatre – Review
This skilful revival of a British faery opera inspired by Celtic mythology is a centenary production well worth seeing.