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Photos: Janáček's JEN®FA Returns to the London Coliseum

David Alden’s double Olivier Award-winning production of Janáček’s Jenůfa returns to the London Coliseum. See first look photos!
Damiano Michieletto's New Production of CARMEN Opens at The Royal Opera House Next Month

Olivier Award-winning director Damiano Michieletto will return to the Royal Opera House this April bringing his unique vision to a new production of Carmen.  
JENUFA Returns to the London Coliseum in March

David Alden’s double Olivier award-winning production of Janáček’s Jenůfa returns to the London Coliseum in March. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Learn How The Royal Opera Created A 'Green' Production of RUSALKA

Learn how The Royal Opera created a climate-conscious production of Rusalka in this all-new video. The Royal Opera worked towards Green Book standards in The Royal Opera's recent production of Rusalka - a modern interpretation of Dvořák's magical story. 
Mezzo-Soprano Aigul Akhmetshina Signs to Decca Classics

Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina Signs to Decca Classics. Despite facing rejection at early auditions, where she was told she lacked the right voice and appearance, at the age of 27 Aigul has already etched her name in history as the youngest artist ever to take on the title role of Bizet's Carmen at the Royal Opera House in London.
ENO's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to the London Coliseum in February

Returning to the London Coliseum this February is Jonathan Miller’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, first staged by English National Opera (ENO) in 1987. 
Marina Abramović's Opera Project 7 DEATHS OF MARIA CALLAS Makes UK Premiere

In an exciting UK premiere, this November the English National Opera (ENO) presents celebrated performance artist Marina Abramović making her ENO debut with her production of 7 Deaths of Maria Callas at the London Coliseum. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
The Royal Ballet Reveals Company Promotions, New Joiners and Leavers

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2023/24 Season.  
Review: WERTHER, Royal Opera House

A lacklustre central performance shifts the focus towards Charlotte's tragedy instead of Werther's.
CHEESY CHEESY CATCHY MOUSEY to Play Camden People's Theatre in June

Cheesy Cheesy Catchy Mousey will run Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th June, 7pm at Camden People's Theatre.
Park Avenue Armory to Celebrate Recital Series In 2023 Season, Marking 15 Recital Debuts And 15 Premieres

Park Avenue Armory's 2023 season will mark the tenth year of its celebrated Recital Series, bringing chamber music programs by world-renowned artists to the restored Board of Officers Room.
Review: RUSALKA, Royal Opera House

A fish out of water tale that reflects our uneasy relationship with nature
Photos: In Rehearsal for The Royal Opera's New Production Of Dvořák's Timeless Ode To Nature, RUSALKA

Rehearsal images have been released for The Royal Opera’s new production of Dvořák’s enduring masterpiece Rusalka which opens for six performances on the main stage at Covent Garden on Tuesday 21 February.  
AKHNATEN Returns to the ENO With Anthony Roth Costanzo in the Title Role

This spring, the Phelim McDermott production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten returns to the London Coliseum for its second English National Opera (ENO) revival since its premiere in 2016.
Samuel Dale Johnson Joins Promethean Artists

With a voice described by Bachtrack as “gloriously lyrical”, Australian baritone Samuel Dale Johnson joins the roster of Promethean Artists for general management with Callan Coughlan.
Opera Awards Foundation Announces 2022 Bursary Recipients

The Opera Awards Foundation has announced its latest bursary recipients. Established by Harry Hyman in 2012 to help aspiring young artists reach their professional potential, the Opera Awards Foundation is marking its 10th anniversary with increased giving as it responds to the numerous challenges faced by those establishing their careers in opera.
Ballet Conductor Jonathan Lo for Cape Town City Ballet Winter Season as Full Cast List is Announced

The full cast schedule has also been announced for the season, so patrons can be sure to book to enjoy the international guests, as well as a selection of the most gifted South African dancers.
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Arcola Theatre's Double Bill of SIEGFRIED and GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG

Arcola Theatre and Hackney Empire announced the full cast and creatives for the dramatic conclusion of Wagner's Ring Cycle, in Graham Vick's and Jonathan Dove's innovative reduction.
Cast Change Announced For MADAMA BUTTERFLY at the Royal Opera House

Dinara Alieva has had to withdraw from performing the role of Cio-Cio-San (performances on 14, 18 (evening), 21, 24, 30 June and 6 (matinee) July), and Olesya Petrova has withdrawn from performing the role of Suzuki (performances on 18 (matinee), 23 and 27 June).
Nevill Holt Opera Head To Lincoln Cathedral For Special Performance, 18 June

Nevill Holt Opera Leicestershire's award-winning opera company, will perform for the first time in the breath-taking Lincoln Cathedral, with a concert version of Puccini's heartbreaking La bohème.  This special one-off performance will follow a run of La bohème at NHO's home on the beautiful Nevill Holt estate. 

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