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Opera

Every year, The Stage covers more opera in London and across the UK than any other national publication. Find all the latest opera news and opera reviews here, including productions from English National Opera, the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and more. 

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Jenůfa review
“A good deal to admire”

Jenůfa review

Royal Opera House, London
Exceptional performances from cast and conductor are compromised by an unhelpful staging
“Very special”

Tosca review

Royal Opera House, London
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Resources

Useful resources produced by The Stage from throughout the year, plus catch up on the latest episodes of our podcasts.

Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Summerhall saga exposes the fragility of the Edinburgh Fringe model – how can it be made stronger?

It is not just Summerhall that will need to restore confidence after issues with payouts. All Edinburgh Fringe venues have work to do, says Lyn Gardner
David Benedict
by David Benedict

In praise of so-called ‘supporting actors’

David Benedict highlights the the exhilarating work in the category of "supporting characters" in a year of London theatre
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

There’s a theatre sinkhole in the north and the sector’s turning its back on it

There’s a positive buzz around theatre in the north, but beneath the surface the region’s diversity of audience, and of global-majority creativity, is at risk of collapse

Editor's View

by Alistair Smith

The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

Alistair Smith discusses The Stage’s values, which were highlighted at The Stage Awards 2025

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Big Interviews

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

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John Wilson
“I am as passionate about Oklahoma! as I am about Brahms”

John Wilson

Conductor
The award-winning conductor’s eclectic career reflects the diversity of musical styles that fed into his upbringing. As he helms a new production of The Merry Widow for Glyndebourne, he tells George Hall about his journey from a council estate to the world stage and his quest to recreate lost Hollywood film scores
Antonio Pappano
“We’re fighting for our survival every year”

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director
Nicola Creed and Douglas Boyd
“Our new £14m studios will be transformational”

Nicola Creed and Douglas Boyd

Executive director and artistic director
Robin Norton-Hale
“Our audience is fiercely passionate”

Robin Norton-Hale

General director
Danielle de Niese
“If the right West End project comes along, I’ll be there”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer

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Long Reads

The great outdoors: How theatres are asking audiences to step outside this summer

The great outdoors: How theatres are asking audiences to step outside this summer

by Jo Caird
While the timing for reopening without social distancing remains uncertain, theatres are preparing for Covid-safe outdoor performances. Key figures from UK performing arts organisations tell Jo Caird about building temporary structures, embracing new audiences and planning for British summer weather
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Features

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The Stage 100 2025: opera and dance

The Stage 100 2025: opera and dance

by The Stage
Discover the performing arts creatives from opera and dance who were influential in 2025, and what they have coming up in this year
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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Ed Lyon

Ed Lyon

Tenor and actor
Francesca Chiejina

Francesca Chiejina

Opera singer
Anne Odeke

Anne Odeke

Actor and writer
Louise Kemény

Louise Kemény

Opera singer
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