Hugo Shirley

Bryn Terfel lords it over ‘Faust’ magnificently

Plus: Through his Teeth and The Crackle at the Linbury Studio, and Prince Igor at the Coliseum

Bryn Terfel as Méphistophélès and Simon Keenlyside as Valentin in ‘Faust [Getty Images/Shutterstock/iStock/Alamy]
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  • Faust

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 25 April

  • Through his Teeth; The Crackle

    Linbury Studio

  • Prince Igor

    Novaya Opera, Coliseum

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