Why Gilbert & Sullivan Still Make Us Laugh (& Sing) 150 Years Later
The lighthearted operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan continue to delight audiences across the world. But what’s the secret behind their lasting appeal? Let’s find out!
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Olivier Awards 2024: Everything You Need to Know
The Olivier Awards celebrate the best of London theatre and the 2024 awards are around the corner. So here’s everything you need to know ahead of this weekend!
A Beginner’s Opera Glossary
Do you know your sprechstimme from your recitative, or your buffa from your seria? Don’t let the strange opera terminology scare you off! Read this guide to opera terminology. and learn how to bluff your way through any conversation at the after-show drinks.
Romantic Operas for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for a special way to treat your significant other for Valentine’s Day this year? Why not try something new and treat them to a romantic opera. Here is our Valentine’s Day guide to the best romantic operas, and don’t worry, these all have happy endings!
Selling your soul: the story of Faust
Looking for some spooky, hellish theatre this October? Try looking at some of the theatrical works based on the legend of Doctor Faustus. An aged German scholar who sells his soul to the devil for one more chance to experience everlasting bliss? It’s got a bit of everything.
