Mirabelle Ordinaire’s revival of Franco Zeffirelli’s rich and sumptuous 1981 production is epic on every level, as it visualises the…
Director Oliver Mears triumphs with this modern-day interpretation of Puccini’s full-blooded three-act drama of politics and power with its many…
In spite of the date, it was sadly no joke that due to technical issues with the transmission, we lost…
Ellen Kent’s current revival of her original production perfectly captures the emotion and drama at the heart of Puccini’s timeless…
Has your dog got star quality? If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson,…
The Tung Auditorium proves the perfect intimate venue for l’Orchestra dell’Arte’s performance of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece of unforgettable music that…
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a…
Paula Williams’ revival of Anthony Minghella’s original production is full of good intentions but too many gimmicks get in the…
Initially commissioned to be a Viennese operetta before receiving the full operatic treatment, Puccini’s bittersweet love story is one of…
Puccini is renowned for serving up negative consequences for his leading female characters, so it was with some relief and…