George Hall

Brecht/Weill double bill from the Royal Opera Jette Parker Young Artists Programme in which the first half hits the spot more securely than the second

ENO’s well sung but shortened televised Messiah whets the appetite for more

Since its doors closed a year ago, the Royal Opera House has produced online premieres and slimmed-down shows at reduced capacities. As Covent Garden prepares for full reopening, director of opera Oliver Mears tells George Hall how making work during the pandemic has inspired the company to innovate while maintaining high artistic standards

Grange Park Opera’s well-crafted film of Ravel’s 1911 sex comedy raises a few knowing smiles

The team behind Welsh National Opera’s Carmen tell The Stage how the show’s abrupt cancellation led to experiences including volunteering, yoga teaching and winning global awards

Despite Covid restrictions and some technical hitches, Ensemble OrQuesta’s Baroque revival impresses

Strong performances and high musical standards compensate for a limited visual presentation in Scottish Opera’s version of Hansel and Gretel

Benjamin Britten’s opera finds an ideal location in OperaGlass Works’ film made at Wilton’s Music Hall

Roxana Haines’ concert staging for Scottish Opera turns Mozart’s comedy into a reality TV show

Effervescent revival of Sasha Regan’s staging of The Pirates of Penzance provides a tonic in tough times