Alexandra Coghlan

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Plus: wit and energy aplenty in Robert Carsen's Falstaff at the Royal Opera House - but where are the tears and pathos?

  • The Rape of Lucretia

    Glyndebourne, in rep until 19 August

  • Falstaff

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 18 July

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