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The Turn of the Screw: Stuart Maunder directs powerful in Adelaide
A full-on production of Britten’s The Turn of The Screw produces richness and awe, with a magnificent cast and musical excitement from the baton of Britten scholar Paul Kildea.
Revenge, murder and cannibalism: Adelaide Sweeney Todd has legs
Stuart Maunder's much-travelled staging of Sondheim's classic arrives at the State Opera of South Australia, starring Ben Mingay and Antoinette Halloran in the leads.
Sweeney Todd in Perth: ticks all the boxes
West Australian Opera's production of Sweeney Todd was an excellent, crackling performance, with everyone involved in top form, with some unexpected players showing great talent in this not-very-operatic work.
Disappointing Candide in Auckland
Though occasionally entertaining, this production was ultimately unsatisfying as a stage presentation of Bernstein’s work.