Rigoletto at Skipton Town Hall shows Heritage Opera at its best

It's extremely rare to see a small opera company commission a brand new work, but that's exactly what Heritage Opera, who regularly present chamber operas in the north-west of England, have done.

Despite excellent vocal performances, David Alden’s production of Giulio Cesare in Egitto aims at irreverence but overplays the comedy.

Jessica Pratt lights up the Parisian skies with her Konstanze in Florent Siaud’s new production of Mozart's Singspiel at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. 

Jo Davies’ 2016 staging is revived at the Theatre in the Woods, given a bold execution, led by a regal Elisabetta. 

Everything about this production is fresh and wonderful.

John Tavener’s “mystical pantomime” proves a disappointment, despite strong performances from singers and orchestra in David Pountney’s production.