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Every year, The Stage covers more opera in London and across the UK than any other national publication. Find all the latest opera news and opera reviews here, including productions from English National Opera, the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and more. 

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Reviews

Amadigi di Gaula review
“Cast embraces Love Island update of Handel's magic opera”

Amadigi di Gaula review

Buxton Opera House
Four fine singers have lots of fun on Melissa’s Island
“Good-natured fun wins you over”

La Fille du Régiment review

Royal Opera House, London
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Resources

Useful resources produced by The Stage from throughout the year, plus catch up on the latest episodes of our podcasts.

Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Theatre’s greatest strength is that we must experience it together

One of theatre’s supreme attributes is that it provides a collective experience, suggests Lyn Gardner – the opportunity to feel something together
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

Would it be a crime to kill a sacred cow to free up a West End theatre?

The Mousetrap has been a guaranteed seat-filler for nearly 75 years, but is it time to reassess its right to a prime theatre spot in perpetuity? asks Amanda Parker

Editor's View

Andrew Lloyd Webber is right about Broadway – but the West End could be next

Andrew Lloyd Webber is right to worry that Broadway is now financially unviable for producers, says The Stage editor Matthew Hemley, but this has implications for UK producers too

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The Stage Interview

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

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Sutton Foster

Performer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Sutton Foster

Performer

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
Danielle de Niese
“I believe in the possibility of opera”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer and director
As the opera star prepares to make her directorial debut, she tells George Hall how she tackles famous roles and why the art form’s critics are wrong
Annilese Miskimmon
“Without ENO, UK opera would be denuded of ambition and excitement”

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director
Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree
“We’ve wondered whether we should go dark for a period of time”

Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree

Co-general directors
John Wilson
“I am as passionate about Oklahoma! as I am about Brahms”

John Wilson

Conductor
Antonio Pappano
“We’re fighting for our survival every year”

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director

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Sutton Foster

Performer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Sutton Foster

Performer

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
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Long Reads

How country house opera conquered the summer season

How country house opera conquered the summer season

by Theo Bosanquet
From scrappy start-ups to long-established behemoths, country house opera is flourishing. The creatives behind these festivals tell Theo Bosanquet about their efforts to change perceptions
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Features

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Opera Special 2026

Opera Special 2026

by The Stage
All the articles and opinions from the Opera Special 2026 – in one easy place
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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Ed Lyon

Ed Lyon

Tenor and actor
Francesca Chiejina

Francesca Chiejina

Opera singer
Anne Odeke

Anne Odeke

Actor and writer
Louise Kemény

Louise Kemény

Opera singer
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