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By Sam Smith

Review: Infanticide-Themed Opera Both Draining And Engaging

A tale of fickle men, lost love and killing babies.

 ★★★★☆
By Sam Smith

Review: Anish Kapoor Ditches Sculpture For Opera

First rate opera with innovative set designs.

 ★★★★☆
By Sam Smith

Review: If You See One Philip Glass Opera, Make It This One

Minimalism connects Ancient Egypt to the modern day.

 ★★★★☆
By Laura Dodge

A Five Star Swashbuckling Adventure From English National Ballet

Le Corsaire is a sunny pirate antidote to London's rainy January.

 ★★★★★
By Sam Smith

English National Opera Triumphs With Underrated Verdi Masterpiece: Review

Move over Aida and La traviata - it's time to give this lesser known gem an airing!

 ★★★★☆
By Lise Smith

Sylvie Guillem's Swan Song Sombre Yet Spirited

Dancer of her generation takes a muted final bow.

 ★★★★☆
By Sam Smith

Perfect Production Builds On Brilliant Opera At The Coliseum

Wagner's The Mastersingers of Nuremberg. It doesn't get much better.

 ★★★★★
By Sam Smith

English National Opera’s The Pearl Fishers Proves A Real Gem

The first revival of Penny Woolcock's 2010 production of the Georges Bizet classic.

By Sam Smith

Handel Opera For The 21st Century

English National Opera proves it is the 'House of Handel' with Rodelinda.

By Sam Smith

Peter Grimes Takes Coliseum By Storm

Lighting strikes twice - this revival is as strong as the original 2009 production.

By Lise Smith

The Good, The Bad And The Nutty: English National Ballet's Nutcracker

ENB's Christmas offering starts off sweet but ends up just plain nuts.
By Lise Smith

Simon McBurney Creates A Lively, Physical Magic Flute

Find mountains of wonder in the strangeness.
By Stuart Black

New Fidelio Drags Political Imprisonment Into The Blinding Light

Calixto Bieito’s stylish Beethoven for the English National Opera.
By Laura Dodge

Carlos Acosta At The Coliseum: Cuba's Biggest Star Shines Bright

A challenging and diverse range of works superbly performed
By Laura Dodge

Les Saisons Russes Du XX1e Siecle: London Coliseum Turns Russian

A disappointing triple bill, lacking the magic of Diaghilev's original ballets.
By Sam Smith

Moscow Stanislavsky Ballet Proves Seriously Playful At The Coliseum

Ballet star Sergei Polunin appears in the classic, Coppélia.
By Laura Dodge

Ballet Talent From Boston Comes To London's Coliseum

Boston Ballet's Programme 1 showcases dancers on top form.
By Sam Smith

Enjoy An Opera And An Emotional Birthday Celebration At The London Coliseum

English National Opera presents Benjamin Britten's Death in Venice.

By Sam Smith

Walt Disney Opera Enjoys UK Premiere At The London Coliseum

Does The Perfect American make for the perfect opera?
By Sam Smith

Bleak, But Effective, Updating Of Berg's Wozzeck From English National Opera

Director Carrie Cracknell makes this early 20th century masterpiece feel as relevant as ever.

By Sam Smith

More Ecstasy Than Death From English National Ballet At The Coliseum

Fascinating and sexy triple bill of twentieth century works.

By Laura Dodge

Laurencia At London Coliseum: Firework Dancers Catapulting Around The Stage

An utterly ridiculous ballet saved only by its lead duo.
By Laura Dodge

Giselle At London Coliseum: Sublime Technique Amidst Overgrown Ivy

The ballet belongs to Natalia Osipova, with her superb technique and beautiful characterisation.
By Sam Smith

Ballet Review: Aladdin @ Coliseum

Family fun that works as well for adults as children.