Performer: Markus Butter

Choreography isn't the only thing lacking in Alexander Zemlinsky's comic gem Kleider machen Leute.

A standout performance from Stephen Milling complements all-round excellence of cast to provide a satisfying end to the Covent Garden Ring.

Requiring trained opera singers to focus primarily on acting and asking actors to sing in a renowned opera house puts everyone out of their comfort zone, which is not necessarily a bad thing.