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This February, multi award-winning actress Juliet Stevenson makes a highly anticipated return to the West End in the English National Opera’s (ENO) acclaimed operatic adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale.

The dystopian opera returns

The Handmaid’s Tale returns to the ENO in highly anticipated production. Read more about the upcoming show at BroadwayWorld.

Michelle Assay traces a history of music inspired by William Shakespeare, uncovering a treasure trove of well-known as well as lesser-known gems

Janáček’s knotty study of immortality soars at Welsh National Opera; the great pianist radiates grace and power. Plus a word on Weir and MacMillan

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WNO’s production of Janáček’s opera tackles the question of the desirability of immortality with life-affirming purpose<br>

This new production of Janáček's opera about a 337-year old woman who drank a potion to extend her life is superbly performed and conducted

Janáček’s collisions spark an evening of powerful conflict, opera review by Stephen Walsh

A new production of Poul Ruders's opera by Annilese Miskimmon holds overwhelming power. Opera review by Jessica Duchen