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henry neill royal opera house
23 Sep
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Emmie Newitt

Interview with Trouble in Tahiti + A Quiet Place's Henry Neill

This October, Bernstein's operas Trouble in Tahiti and A Quiet Place will be performed at the Royal Opera House, directed by Olivier Mears. The production explores the fate of a single family, serving as a microcosm for the troubled soul of America. British baritone Henry Neill tells us more about the show ahead of its run.

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marina costa-jackson
19 Sep
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Emmie Newitt

Interview with THE TALES OF HOFFMANN's Marina Costa-Jackson

This November, the Royal Opera House will present a production of The Tales of Hoffmann, Offenbach's tale of a poet named Hoffmann as he recounts his tragic love affairs with three women; a mechanical doll, a singer, and a courtesan. In our interview with Italian-American soprano Marina Costa-Jackson, who makes her ROH debut in the production, will tell us more about her experience and this show ahead of its run.

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jonathan sayer the play that goes wrong
11 Sep
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Emmie Newitt

Interview with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Jonathan Sayer

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Play That Goes Wrong this month with our interview with Jonathan Sayer, one of the co-creators of Mischief Theatre.

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veena akama-makia
10 Sep
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Emmie Newitt

Interview with LA TRAVIATA's Venna Akama-Makia

This September, the Royal Opera House presents La Traviata, a captivating production that pairs heart-wrenching arias with the harsh realities of life. In our interview with Cameroonian/Ugandan-American mezzo-soprano Veena Akama-Makia, who stars in the show, we delve into her experience and insights on this timeless masterpiece.

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maria bengtsson
03 Sep
Interviews
Emmie Newitt

Interview with THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO's Maria Bengtsson

As part of the Royal Opera House's latest season, Mozart's comic opera The Marriage of Figaro showcases laugh-out-loud moments alongside breathtaking beauty this September. Read our interview with Swedish soprano Maria Bengtsson to find out more about the production.

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