MADAM BUTTERFLY

Giacomo Puccini’s heartbreaking story of unrequited love is currently being performed by the English National Opera at the…

LE CORSAIRE

In 2013  English National Ballet became the first British company to perform the complete work of Le Corsaire , which they…

THE NUTCRACKER

Christmas isn't Christmas without the Nutcracker .  Last month I went to see the English National Ballet's producti…

CARMEN

Last week I attended the opening night of Georges Bizet's much-loved opera Carmen at the Royal Opera House. This reviv…

THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

I was lucky enough to spend last Saturday evening in the Royal Albert Hall at the joyous Last Night of the Proms , the fina…

BAILA BRAZIL

Two weeks ago I headed to the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank for an evening fusing dance, Afro-Brazilian culture and …

SCOTCH & SODA

Last week my mama was visiting over her birthday for a few days of nice dinners and exhibitions, so I took her to see the f…

CINDERELLA

Earlier this week I attended the opening night of Christopher Wheeldon's modern production of Cinderella, performed…