Performer: Benjamin Bevan

Virginie Verrez acted not with fire and ice but with gallic insouciance.

Gaitanou’s direction of the singers is so exact that it becomes impossible to separate them from their characters.

Despite the entertainment value and striking imagery, Kramer's production is a surprisingly dull affair, with curiously little chemistry between the lead couple.

Conway's decision to render Handel's epic in its entirety was let down by a static staging and unnecessary repeats that masked the hidden gem-like arias.

A fresh, yet traditional Magic Flute at Longborough uses puppetry to bring an atmosphere of fairytale onto the stage, with fine singing from a strong cast.