The Opera Makers Will Present HOPES & FEARS at The Arcola Theatre
Created with Shine Cancer Support UK, this compelling new opera includes an original libretto based on a collection of stories of people living with cancer, by Olivier Award nominee and Off West End Award winner Becca Marriott, set to the beautiful and haunting music of Claude Debussy.
Guest Blog: 'Phantom' Alum Lara Martins Spreads Her Wings On Disc
The Portuguese performer Lara Martins played the opera diva Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera on the West End nearly 1700 times - a record-breaking run in that role - before exiting the London production in 2018. She rejoined the show for its Greek premiere last year when the pandemic hit, and is now expanding her range with a debut album, Cancao, that extends her skill-set yet further.
West End Star Lara Martins Releases Debut Album CANCAO
Featuring 22 songs encompassing tango, Brazilian music and Portuguese fado, Lara celebrates the music of her homeland, Portugal with the grace, expertise and powerful theatricality of an accomplished West End performer.
BWW Review: FANTASMA DA Ã"PERA - EM CONCERTO at Coliseu Do Porto
The iconic Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera has arrived at Portugal for the very first time. With leading actors who previously played the roles at the West End London, the show is headed by Sofia Escobar, Lara Martins, Bruno Almeida and Fernando Fernandes.
Ben Forster Extends His Run as 'The Phantom' in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Ben Forster will extend his run as 'The Phantom' until Saturday 2 September in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA'. Now in its 31st year at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End, the show also stars Celinde Schoenmaker as 'Christine Daae' and Nadim Naaman as 'Raoul'.