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Romeo and Juliet, the 1960s ballet by Kenneth MacMillan has remained a consistently popular performance since it started. A new run of the ballet is taking place at Covent Garden and this latest production, which stars Thiago Soares and Marianela Nunez, is one of the best productions of the ballet yet. When a new production of an [...]  Rent is one of the most famous rock operas that has ever played on Broadway in New York. It has achieved such fame that many people are comparing it to other successful musicals such as Hair and The Rocky Horror Show. The musical has just launched at the Loft Theatre. Jonathan Larson has written the lyrics and [...] Due to the difficulties in translating Pushkin’s novel into English has rendered the story of Eugene Onegin rarely known in those countries that are predominantly English speaking, but to Russians it plays an integral part in the rich and turbulent history of their mighty country. The story first appeared in serial form during the 1820′s and [...] Returning to the Royal Opera House in a new and impressive production, Vincenzo Bellini’s La Sonnambula is now playing, with the last scheduled performance on Friday 18 November. For lovers of Bellini’s bel canto style, this is a rare treat. La Sonnambula (the Sleepwalker) was written as a showcase for the reigning soprano of the times; [...] A foundation established by Andrew Lloyd Webber has recently announced that it would be giving £3.5 million to a leading school focusing on the performing arts. The money has been donated after Lloyd Webber raised the funds by selling a Picasso last year. Arts Educational Schools which are located in West London have produced some notable [...] Fiona Shaw is directing the new production of the Marriage of Figaro which is being put on by the English National Opera. Previously, she has done work for the company including The Elegy for Young Lovers by Henze, among others. This production is the first time that the director is entering the mainstream of opera, and [...] A new production by the English Touring Opera has been created by James Conway. It is called King Xerxes and thanks to Frank Miller the story in the opera is well-known, however those who go to see the opera would still be well recommended to read the synopsis. The opera has a great deal of admiration for [...] Matthew Bourne first impressed audiences with his wonderful take on The Nutcracker some twenty years ago. Since then he has done several ballets and has now returned to The Nutcracker with a new group of dancers from his New Adventures’ group. The performance is set to occur this November in Bromley at the Churchill Theatre. The Nutcracker [...] If you are an opera fan, why not get yourself along to a the Opera Weekend Workshop for one or two night, and also get to see the Welsh National Opera perform at Venue Cymru. Best seats in the stall are included in this fantastic Opera Weekend Workshop, as well as a creative workshop with the [...] Cats and Phantom of the Opera are two of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous compositions. An announcement by the Really Useful Group recently has said that the two musicals will be available for school and amateur performances. Lord Webber has said that since the announcement there have been a great many enquiries made about being able [...] |
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