Washington National Opera exits Kennedy Centre over Trump
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre after a collapse in revenue and donor confidence following Donald Trump's self-appointment as chair. Read the full story.
Discover Poon's at Somerset House, a stunning new Chinese restaurant from Amy Poon. Our review highlights the light, delicate cooking and the tofu dip worth booking for. Open until 11 Jan near the ice rink.
Discover Poon's at Somerset House, Amy Poon's elegant Chinese restaurant. From magic soup to glorious claypot rice, find out why the tofu dip alone is worth a visit. Book now before the ice rink closes on 11 January.
Amy Poon launches a stunning new restaurant in Somerset House, offering light, deft Chinese cuisine. Discover steamed pork, magic soup, and exquisite dumplings. Book your table now.
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Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built in 1597, it withstood the Great Fire, Civil War, and the Blitz. Read its full history here.
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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko delivers a vocal masterclass in Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Opera House, lifting Andrei Serban's classic 1984 staging to new heights. Read our review.
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A visual journey across the globe on Monday 15th December 2025, from French farmer blockades and a Sydney Opera House tribute to pivotal Ukraine peace talks. Explore the day's defining moments.
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The Royal Opera House commissions new mohair velour stage curtains featuring King Charles's cipher. A symbol of royal patronage, they will be unveiled in May 2025. Discover the artistry behind this renewal.
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English National Opera's revival of Handel's Partenope delivers an edgy, surrealist production. Nardus Williams stars in this mix of sex and warfare. On until 6 December.
Laura Karpman's opera 'Balls' brings the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match to life at the Royal Festival Hall. A kitschy, Hollywood-ready production reviewed.
Isabella Gellis's eccentric folk horror opera The Devil's Den, featuring morris dancing and a sinister rabbit, receives its first full staging at Leeds's Howard Assembly Room. A unique blend of British folklore and modern mystery.
The historic Amargosa Opera House near Death Valley is at risk after severe monsoon flooding. A public fundraiser aims to raise $50,000 for urgent repairs to save Marta Becket's legacy. Help preserve this cultural landmark.
The Royal Opera House's stunning new production of Leoš Janáček's 'The Makropulos Case' features a career-defining performance by Ausrine Stundyte, breathing new life into this century-old meditation on immortality and human desire.
A captivating double bill of forgotten operatic treasures - Ethel Smyths' 'Der Wald' and Ottorino Respighi's 'Lucrezia' - receives triumphant revival in London's Barbican Centre, showcasing extraordinary vocal performances and musical brilliance.
Jake Heggie's powerful opera 'Dead Man Walking' returns to London with Christine Rice delivering a career-defining performance in this emotionally charged production at the London Coliseum.
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Angel Blue withdraws from San Sebastián performance following costume controversy, sparking debate about artistic responsibility and cultural sensitivity in opera.
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