The upcoming opera Tosca marks one of the first productions of its kind in China, being the joint effort of three separate institutions in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an.
Christof Loy digs for psychological depth in ENO’s time-shifting new Puccini production, while English Touring Opera’s autumn Handelfest gets off to a sparkling start
PATRICK MARMION: Hardship has seldom seemed so easily borne as at the National Theatre this week, where a brace of plays make light work of the rigours of discrimination and poverty.
Tosca is in love with the artist Mario Cavaradossi, but the head of the secret police, Baron Scarpia, is after him for political differences… and after Tosca to make her Mrs. Scarpia. A roller coaster story with thrilling music to match!
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