Opera News and Opera Reviews | London and the UK

Technology has the potential to forge relationships with those who would never dream of seeing a live show, and form deeper ongoing relationships with those who saw it in a theatre

by David Benedict

Oscar Wilde’s plays survived everything – except turning them into opera

Setting Oscar Wilde’s perfectly timed prose to music is, to be fair, not easy, and very few have succeeded

The Green Room

Do people believe our jobs can be done by anyone?

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

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Remodelling the live audience experience is key to opera’s post-pandemic revival

by Michael Volpe

We can learn from South Korea, where theatre has stayed open for business

by Richard Jordan

It’s time for English National Opera to embrace theatricality again

by David Benedict

Editor's View: Celebrating 140 years of The Stage by turning the spotlight outwards

by Alistair Smith

Annilese Miskimmon is a good choice to produce ‘bankers’ at ENO

by David Benedict

When it comes to representation, opera has some serious catching up to do

by Howard Sherman

Don’t scrap vital BTEC drama courses – your views, January 27

by The Stage

Praise for theatre's outreach and education workers – your views, January 20

by The Stage

The Green Room

Do people believe our jobs can be done by anyone?

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

Your views

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Actors are trained to play all roles (your views, February 22)

by The Stage

Looking for a stage school for your child? The seven questions to ask

by Susan Elkin

Should you study a BTEC if you want a career in theatre?

by Sarah Lambie

Performing arts physical therapist Logan Lefler: 'Listen to your body; Take care of it'

by John Byrne

Audition tips: how to look after your mental health

by Samantha Marsden

Is it crucial to go to a Federation drama school?

by Susan Elkin

What is the Federation of Drama Schools?

by Sean McNamara

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Careers Clinic by John Byrne

How will I get by with no work during the coronavirus crisis?

Dear West End Producer

‘What audition songs do you love, but want people to stop singing?’

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the week, October 21: Anna-Jane Casey, Dawn French, Roy Williams and more

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Big Interviews

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

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

“If the right West End project comes along, I’ll be there”

Soprano Danielle de Niese tells George Hall about her sadness that Glyndebourne’s theatre is empty due to lockdown and singing Offenbach’s Mesdames de La Halle as part of the festival’s Covid-compliant open-air concerts

“Tina came out of nowhere – I thought they’d give it to Beyoncé”

Adrienne Warren

Actor

“We’re talking about plans A, B and C, it changes every week”

Antonio Pappano

Music director

“I find the Little Englander attitude to theatre embarrassing”

Joe Hill-Gibbins

Director

“I want to make the most extreme art without compromising”

Ivo van Hove

Director

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Sharon D Clarke

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Sarah Frankcom

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Crystal Pite

Choreographer

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

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Long Reads

The 50 best stage shows to stream right now: musicals

by Natasha Tripney

Access all arias – does opera have a gender problem?

by Georgia Snow

The 50 best stage shows to stream right now: dance and opera

by Natasha Tripney

Lockdown has led to a boom in audiences for digital work. Natasha Tripney has chosen the best dance and opera productions streaming now

What is the reality of work like for a drama school graduate?

by Paul Clayton

Wagner on the fringe: How London’s smallest stages are hosting opera’s largest works

by Yehuda Shapiro

The 50 best stage shows to stream right now: musicals

by Natasha Tripney

Access all arias – does opera have a gender problem?

by Georgia Snow

What is the reality of work like for a drama school graduate?

by Paul Clayton

Wagner on the fringe: How London’s smallest stages are hosting opera’s largest works

by Yehuda Shapiro

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Features

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The Stage 100: Bringing theatre back – on stage and online (part 1)

by The Stage

Since theatres across the UK were forced to shut in March 2020, producers, directors, technicians and artists have worked tirelessly to ensure theatre can continue in some form. Here we salute those who have brought live performances to audiences online, outdoors and in person through bravery, determination and innovation