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The Armenian soprano makes her Grange Festival debut – a casting coup that proves the single most compelling reason to see Max Webster’s new production.

Simon Mayo’s Young Adult novels are turned into an operatic romp which explores the fascination of the elements with excellent music and setting, albeit riddled with plot lacunae.

A fine cast, orchestra and production make English Touring Opera's new production of Verdi's Macbeth a must see. 

A direct and expressive new production of one of Mozart's most adventurous operas enthrals at the Hackney Empire. 

Rossini's Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra is a hard work to love and English Touring Opera's new production which launched at the Hackney Empire Theatre struggled to make a case for regular outings.