Balls Opera: Tennis's Battle of the Sexes on Stage
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.
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.
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