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Agrippina review

“Anna-Luise Wagner is a marvellously manipulative Agrippina”

ReviewsMay 15, 2023by David BenedictJacksons Lane, London

Anna-Luise Wagner in Agrippina at Jacksons Lane, London. Photo: Laurent Compagnon

Anna-Luise Wagner in Agrippina at Jacksons Lane, London. Photo: Laurent Compagnon

Thrillingly sung and dramatically propulsive production is timely and satisfying

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