Partenope Review: Erotic Handel at London Coliseum
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.
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Folk Horror Opera The Devil's Den Debuts in Leeds
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.
Stundyte triumphs in Janáček's Makropulos Case at ROH
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.
Forgotten Operas Shine in Barbican Double Bill
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.
Dead Man Walking: A Haunting Operatic Triumph in London
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.
Life coach accused of luxury kitchenware theft ring
A professional life coach from an affluent background stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated shoplifting operation targeting luxury kitchenware across Southern England.
Goldilocks Thief Jailed for 12 Home Invasions
A real-life 'Goldilocks' burglar who ate food, slept in beds, and showered in 12 different homes during his crime spree has been jailed for four years.
Turnage's Railway Children Triumphs at Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne Festival Opera unveils Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful new opera adaptation of E. Nesbit's classic novel, receiving standing ovations and critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical brilliance.
Singer cancels Spain show over Met Opera costume dispute
Angel Blue withdraws from San Sebastián performance following costume controversy, sparking debate about artistic responsibility and cultural sensitivity in opera.
Turnage's Railway Children Opera Premieres at Glyndebourne
Mark-Anthony Turnage transforms E. Nesbit's beloved classic into a compelling new opera exploring childhood resilience and social justice, premiering at Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
Opera-singing thief stuns Melbourne supermarket shoppers
In an extraordinary scene at a Coles supermarket in Prahran, a theatrical thief performed opera while allegedly stealing high-value electronics, leaving security guards and shoppers utterly bewildered.
Dead Man Walking: 25 Years of Opera That Asks Questions
As his groundbreaking opera 'Dead Man Walking' marks its 25th anniversary, composer Jake Heggie shares profound insights on creating art that raises questions rather than providing easy answers.
Burglar's failed break-in caught on CCTV in London home
Shocking CCTV footage shows the dramatic moment a would-be thief was forced to abandon his burglary attempt after being confronted by a courageous London homeowner. The intruder fled without any valuables in this failed daytime raid.
High-vis thief smashes Louvre cabinet in bold daylight heist
Shocking footage captures the moment a thief wearing a high-visibility vest shattered a display cabinet at the Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with priceless artefacts in a daring daylight robbery.
Iran thief to lose four fingers despite victim's forgiveness
A Iranian court has ordered the amputation of four fingers from a convicted thief, ignoring both the victim's forgiveness and international human rights concerns in a brutal application of Sharia law.
Tradesman tackles bandana-wearing servo thief
A quick-thinking Gold Coast tradesman turned vigilante when he tackled a knife-wielding thief attempting to rob a local service station. The dramatic confrontation, captured on CCTV, shows the moment courage overcame crime.
ENO's Albert Herring: Britten Triumphs in London
The English National Opera delivers a triumphant revival of Benjamin Britten's Albert Herring, with standout performances and innovative staging breathing new life into this comic masterpiece at the London Coliseum.
Halifax porch pirate caught on camera stealing packages
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen package thief in Halifax swiping deliveries from residential doorsteps while homeowners are away. The incident has sparked community outrage and police warnings.
Shoplifter jailed for £16,000 B&Q contactless theft spree
Serial thief Anthony May, 48, used contactless payments to systematically plunder B&Q stores across Essex in an audacious crime spree spanning months before justice caught up with him.
Glyndebourne's La Bohème: Puccini Perfected
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
The Magic Flute dazzles at Royal Opera House review
Mozart's beloved opera receives a stunning new production at London's Royal Opera House, blending magical stagecraft with musical excellence in a performance that captivates both newcomers and aficionados.
Actor Jeff Stewart stops thief, gets him jailed
Former 'The Bill' star Jeff Stewart confronts and detains serial thief in dramatic citizen's arrest outside his London property, leading to jail sentence for offender.
Handel's Giustino triumphs at Royal Opera House after 300 years
A forgotten Handel masterpiece makes a spectacular comeback at London's Linbury Theatre, blending baroque splendour with contemporary staging in a production that's rewriting opera history.
Met Opera cancels Donizetti production after $500k investment
The Metropolitan Opera scraps Richard Jones' new production of Donizetti's beloved comedy, marking another high-profile cancellation in the opera world. Discover the reasons behind this artistic decision.
Opera North's groundbreaking Handel-dance fusion
Opera North's revolutionary production of Handel's 'Susanna' merges 18th-century oratorio with Phoenix Dance Theatre's powerful contemporary choreography in a stunning exploration of gender politics and power dynamics that feels remarkably current.
Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London
Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.
British teens chase moped thief in Thailand justice
A dramatic chase unfolded in Thailand as quick-thinking British teenagers turned the tables on a moped thief who snatched a handbag, delivering instant street justice in a heart-pounding confrontation.
Mum stops thief stealing car with her child inside
A quick-thinking mother in San Antonio bravely confronted a car thief who attempted to drive off with her two-year-old son still in the vehicle. The dramatic incident, captured on CCTV, unfolded in a matter of seconds.
Met Opera Cancels Domingo Gala Amid Jewish Protest Row
New York's Metropolitan Opera abruptly cancels a high-profile gala honouring Placido Domingo following intense backlash from prominent Jewish groups over past sexual misconduct allegations.
Anna Netrebko silences critics with triumphant Tosca in London
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko delivers a breathtaking performance in Puccini's Tosca at London's Royal Opera House, silencing critics and receiving a thunderous 12-minute standing ovation.
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