Turandot, the last canonical opera
The premiere of Puccini’s Turandot, a century ago, was also the wake for a venerated cultural tradition
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The premiere of Puccini’s Turandot, a century ago, was also the wake for a venerated cultural tradition
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A new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s renowned play emphasises the performance’s universality – but the characters leave much to be…
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Suzie Miller’s play takes the debate and turns it on its head – but the message is muddled
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While the novel focuses on the protagonists’ schemes, Christopher Hampton’s play examines the psychological impact of their torturous mind games
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Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe deliver thrilling performances, but Robert Icke’s direction is an assault on the senses
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The larger-than-life Strictly Come Dancing star is captivating as he injects life into the new production of the show
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Kimberly Belflower’s play, at London’s Royal Court theatre, tears into misogyny and Arthur Miller
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The language is modern but the Russian dacha aesthetic gives the performance its timeless quality
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