Cast: Cast: Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Soloman Howard
Year: 2025
Rating: (12A)
RBO
The Royal Opera: Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
Runtime: 365 minutes
Director: Barrie Kosky
Cast: Cast: Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Soloman Howard
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Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
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The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Showing from Thu 22 May
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise , The Two of Us , Us , An American in Paris : four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
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