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Dead Man Walking at English National Opera: a superb execution

Michael Mayes (Joseph De Rocher) and Christine Rice (Sister Helen Prejean) © Manuel Harlan
Anneliese Miskimmon's ENO production of Jake Heggie and Terence McNally's tale of crime, repentance, compassion and redemption compels from start to finish.

Kicking down the door: The Marriage of Figaro revived at ENO

David Ireland (Figaro) and Mary Bevan (Susanna) © Zoe Martin
ENO's revival features a striking performance from Mary Bevan as bride-to-be Susanna, but elements of the staging continue to raise eyebrows. 

Tézier's suave Scarpia steals the limelight in ROH Tosca revival

Ludovic Tézier (Scarpia) © ROH | Marc Brenner
Tosca is back for another run, more dimly lit than ever, but illuminated by French baritone Ludovic Tézier as a Scarpia oozing with sinister charm and ironic humour. 

Wagner on big screens: Opera Australia’s Rheingold is a mixed bag

Daniel Sumegi (Wotan) © Wallis Media
The opening Opera Australia's much-delayed Ring cycle contains wonderful visuals, and a standout performance from Warwick Fyfe as Alberich, but also moments of bafflement and excess.

Korngold's extravagant opera The Dead City staged in style by ENO

William Morgan, Clare Presland, Lauren Bridle. Rhian Lois and Innocent Masuku © Helen Murray
Annilese Miskimmon directs a the first ever production by ENO of Erich Korngold's tale of bereavement, grief and the poisonous impact of lost love on an obsessive mind. 

Stylish, traditional Tosca revived at the Royal Opera House

Malin Byström (Tosca) © Clive Barda
In a face-off between Gabriele Viviani's Scarpia and Malin Byström’s Tosca in this solid revival of Jonathan Kent's 2006 production, there could only be one winner