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With razor-sharp timing, gymnastic vocals and uproarious performances, this production of The Barber of Seville is a riot of theatrical delight
ALLEGRA BERNACCHIONI

Opera’s comedy slipstream: A barber worth buzzing about

With razor-sharp timing, gymnastic vocals and uproarious performances, this production of The Barber of Seville is a riot of theatrical delight

  • Keith Bain
7 min read
Set in 3025, Cape Town Opera’s Aida reinvents itself for a new generation but the voices and the music remain timeless
AFRICAN VOICES

Aida Reimagined: A galactic opera for the ages

Set in 3025, Cape Town Opera’s Aida reinvents itself for a new generation but the voices and the music remain timeless

  • Keith Bain
9 min read