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Viva la Diva review

“Lightweight farce”
ReviewsJul 12, 2022by George HallBuxton Opera House
Charles Humphreys and Joseph Doody in Viva la Diva at Buxton Opera House. Photo: Genevieve Girling
Charles Humphreys and Joseph Doody in Viva la Diva at Buxton Opera House. Photo: Genevieve Girling
Donizetti’s backstage comedy dulled by turgid dialogue

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