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Puccini's classic takes on a harsh contemporary edge in a dark treatment by director Sláva Daubnerová at Prague's National Theatre. 

Lively singing saves Magdalena Švecová's listless production of Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Národní divadlo.

Slovak director Zuzana Gilhuus' serendipitous production could hardly be more timely.

Jiři Herman’s staging is authentically Japanese and focuses on the deliberate injustice of Butterfly's treatment, with strong performances in the lead roles.

A rare revival of Ernst Krenek's breakout opera hits all the wrong notes.

José Cura shines as a designer but brings surprisingly little staging expertise to his latest directorial effort.

Invigorating in the pit, Britten’s Billy Budd never gets its sea legs on the National Theatre stage.

The National Theatre opens its new season with a Verdi favorite short on substance but lovely to hear.

Whilst the spirit of Mozart permeates the Estates Theatre in Prague, it was sadly absent in both the staging and singing of his “work of uninterrupted perfection”.  

With a Slovak team at the helm, the National Theater offers a smart, fresh take on a familiar story.