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Scottish Opera withdraws from Sky Arts Awards after yellowface criticism

Scottish Opera withdraws from Sky Arts Awards after yellowface criticism

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Scottish Opera has withdrawn its nomination for a South Bank Sky Arts award after its production of Nixon in China was strongly criticised for ’yellowface’ make-up and ’whitewashing’
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L’Egisto
“Compelling”

L’Egisto

Cockpit Theatre, London
Compelling production of Cavalli’s opera that brings contemporary style and insight to baroque conventions
Die Walküre
“Uplifting performance”

Die Walküre

Longborough Festival Opera
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Die Walküre
“Uplifting performance”

Die Walküre

Longborough Festival Opera
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“World-class opera”

La Traviata

Opera Holland Park, London

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Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner: Digital is not a threat – we must embrace it to democratise theatre

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
David Benedict
by David Benedict

ENO’s new Ring Cycle is a bold statement and will not be one to miss

English National Opera’s announcement that it will return with a new production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle is a statement of confidence and financial health, says David Benedict
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What haven’t you missed while the industry has been closed?

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Felix Barrett

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

Danielle de Niese

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

Adrienne Warren

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

Antonio Pappano

Music director
Joe Hill-Gibbins
“I find the Little Englander attitude to theatre embarrassing”

Joe Hill-Gibbins

Director
Ivo van Hove
“I want to make the most extreme art without compromising”

Ivo van Hove

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Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

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Dancer

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Antonio Pappano

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Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Clint Dyer

Director, writer and actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Felix Barrett

Artistic director

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The great outdoors: How theatres are asking audiences to step outside this summer

The great outdoors: How theatres are asking audiences to step outside this summer

by Jo Caird
While the timing for reopening without social distancing remains uncertain, theatres are preparing for Covid-safe outdoor performances. Key figures from UK performing arts organisations tell Jo Caird about building temporary structures, embracing new audiences and planning for British summer weather

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How English National Opera is helping people with long Covid to manage their breathing

How English National Opera is helping people with long Covid to manage their breathing

by Rosemary Waugh
The ENO Breathe programme is helping long-Covid sufferers to manage their breathing using singing techniques. Singers, doctors and participants explain how it works and why it is giving them a new appreciation for music

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Anne Odeke

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Louise Kemény

Louise Kemény

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Claire Wild

Claire Wild

Soprano
Ben Glassberg

Ben Glassberg

Principal conductor

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