Like a deus ex machina appearing from the heavens at the end of an opera’s fourth act, English National Opera have produced a last-minute formula which satisfies both the ambitions of the company for a continued existence, and the wish of Arts Council England to spread some more opera around the UK.
Are Gilbert and Sullivan on the way back? There s evidence of it. This beautifully dressed and presented Gondoliers from Scottish Opera got an ovation from a packed Hackney Empire.
The 28th International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival returns to the Royal Hall, Harrogate, with 12 days of non-stop merriment and superb entertainment.
Deep Indigo: A romance from D’Oyly Carte Island to Tobago
CHRISTOPHER PINHEIRO
Trinidadian Nobel laureate Sir VS Naipaul decreed that “style and drama are basic human needs.” Both of these qualities are to be found in abundance in of Elizabeth Cadiz Topp’s book Deep Indigo. This is an epic adventure worthy of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and could be subtitled: Love in the Time of Malaria.
With her background in the fine arts and lived experience in filmmaking, Topp’s descriptions are vivid and visual, embroidered with detailing from architecture, fashion, interior design and the great outdoors. She brings you into the scenes with charm and grace.