With Phèdre opening at the National Theatre last night and The King and I this weekend, one actor involved gives an insider’s view of ‘staring into the abyss’ ... more
The Royal Albert Hall is to be transformed into old Siam for a production of The King And I starring Daniel Dae Kim from the television show Lost... more
This Tosca reaches a totally different audience from the usual ENO or Covent Garden crowd - unpretentious and enthusiastic to enjoy a good show.... more
Artistic director Jude Kelly's first production, Carmen Jones, is about to be unveiled at the Festival Hall. It's what this place is made for, she says.... more
Dance stars Sylvie Guillem and Carlos Acosta and two companies not seen in London in decades are to star in a new international dance season in the West End.... more
There has been much debate about whether Madam Butterfly is racist or not but no one watching this production at the Royal Albert Hall could mistake where Puccini's sympathies lay. ... more
Whether you're looking for an uplifting traditional service, or a singalong concert with Santa hats and zero theological content, you'll find it in London over the next few days.... more
Trying to offer non-gimmicky opera for Classic FM lovers is not a cardinal sin. But Fiona Maddocks thinks Opera UK might have bitten off a little too much here.... more
Punk rock, the raucous voice of rebellion in the Seventies, is to be celebrated with an exhibition at one of Britain's most august arts institutions.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do