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Jennifer Davis (Rusalka) © Ruth Medjber

Irish National Opera’s new Rusalka intrigues more than it convinces

By Andrew Larkin, 22 March 2026

Netia Jones’ modern reimagining intrigues more than it convinces, but still makes a strong case for Dvořák’s dark fairy tale.

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Dublin

22 Mar 2026

Irish National Opera’s new Rusalka intrigues more than it convinces

By Andrew Larkin

Alex Boyer (Herod) and Jennifer Holloway (Salome) © Kyle Flubacker

Sir David McVicar’s psychologically driven Salome arrives in Chicago

By Graham Meyer, 25 January 2026

Revived at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the notorious opera director’s take stirs sympathy for Salome, but leans on some of his theatrical hobby-horses

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Chicago

25 Jan 2026

Sir David McVicar’s psychologically driven Salome arrives in Chicago

By Graham Meyer

Orla Boylan (Emilia Marty) © Mihaela Bodlovic

From Wales to Scotland, The Makropulos Affair defies the march of time

By Mark Valencia, 15 February 2025

Orla Boylan’s creation oozes charisma and reeks of entitlement, driven to emotional cruelty by the lassitude of a life too-long lived.

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Glasgow

15 Feb 2025

The Makropulos Affair defies the march of time

By Mark Valencia