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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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Reviews

Hansel and Gretel review
“Timid”

Hansel and Gretel review

Telling the story as it is, this production offers consistent musical pleasures
“Sharp wit and pathos”

The Elixir of Love review

London Coliseum
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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

Lyn Gardner’s reasons to be cheerful

From Imelda Staunton in Hello, Dolly! to Arts Council England’s new plans to incentivise touring, Lyn Gardner picks her theatre-sector highlights of 2024
David Benedict
by David Benedict

I had mixed feelings about the NT’s Importance of Being Earnest. And that’s a good thing

The first half achieved exquisite comic balance, the second did not, but I’d rather see that than something merely obedient and proficient, says David Benedict
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

One more reason to be cheerful this year

While theatres may be facing numerous challenges, attracting audiences does not appear to be one of them, says editor Alistair Smith, after visiting 20 theatres around the UK

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Big Interviews

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

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Simon Russell Beale

Actor

Jamie Wilson

Producer

Max Webster

Director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Emma Rice

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Emma Rice

Director

Francesca Moody

Producer

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director

Jamie Wilson

Producer

Adrian Dunbar

Actor

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
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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Simon Russell Beale

Actor

Jamie Wilson

Producer

Max Webster

Director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Emma Rice

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Robert Icke

Director

Emma Rice

Director

Francesca Moody

Producer

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director

Jamie Wilson

Producer

Adrian Dunbar

Actor

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
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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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Top 50 shows of 2024: Opera and Dance

Top 50 shows of 2024: Opera and Dance

by The Stage
The Stage’s critics George Hall and Siobhan Murphy take us through their top opera and dance productions of the past 12 months, encompassing breathtaking staging, memorable performances and outstanding music
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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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