Richard Bratby

The future of opera – I hope: WNO’s Candide reviewed

Plus: happiness at Garsington

Tech and opera can be an awkward fit, but when it’s as funny, as imaginative and as stunningly realised as this, let’s hope it’s the future: Welsh National Opera’s new production of Candide. Credit: Johan-Persson  
issue 29 July 2023
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  • Candide

    Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

  • Itch

    Opera Holland Park, until 4 August

  • The Bartered Bride

    Garsington Opera

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