Richard Bratby

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Plus: Irish National Opera score another hit with Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade

Chuma Sijeqa (Clistene) and Alexandra Urquiola (Aristea) in Irish National Opera's new production of Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade at Linbury Theatre. Photo: Ros Kavanagh

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    The Crucible, Sheffield

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    Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House

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