Alexandra Coghlan

Soap opera

But that's all the fun you'll be getting from the English Touring Opera this season – I blame Brexit

issue 14 October 2017

  • Giulio Cesare

    Hackney Empire, touring until 24 November

  • Dardanus

    Hackney Empire, touring until 7 November

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