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The Turn of the Screw at RBO Linbury: Darkness and denial
Natalie Abrahami’s mesmerising new production of Britten’s ghostly tale of sexual abuse is very dark indeed.
Comedy falls flat in ENO's season opening Cinderella
Julia Burbach and her designer, Herbert Murauer, are defeated by the wide canyons of the Coliseum stage in their modern-dress Cinderella.
A radically trad Fidelio at Garsington
Simple solutions prove the best in Beethoven's "problem" opera as John Cox's staging is revived at Garsington.
Beneath the ice: a triumphant revival of ENO's Jenůfa
David Alden's production is a vivid telling of Janáček's devastating village drama. With a terrific cast and a splendid performance from the pit, this revival is an unalloyed artistic success.
A joyous, green Falstaff opens Opera North's season
Upcycled and recycled, a green production of Verdi's final opera is directed by Olivia Fuchs.
Send in the Clowns: Garsington's Bartered Bride returns
Paul Curran’s 2019 production is revived with some flair by Rosie Purdie, with a fine cast led by Pumeza Matshikiza.