Richard Bratby

You could have built a tent city from all the red chinos: Aci by the River reviewed

Plus: a thrilling Lucia di Lammermoor at the Royal Opera House

Claudia Huckle’s voice burned with pain as the bereaved Galatea in Aci by the River. Image: © Craig Fuller
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    Trinity Buoy Wharf

  • Lucia di Lammermoor

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 18 May

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