Opera wouldn’t be influential if it wasn’t for the role of the ‘diva’ (Italian for ‘goddess’) or ‘prima donna’. Its voices, the magnificent sopranos, tender contraltos, and mellifluous mezzo-sopranos are huge driving forces that foster…
Union Theatre: Carmen 1808 (2018)
Could it be Bizet's gorgeous score and the heartrending tragic tale that compels theatre-makers to recreate Carmen again and again? [fourstar] This review includes spoilers. When you hear the name ‘Carmen’ you automatically think…
Q & A: Rachel Lea-Gray, Musical Theatre performer…
It was a bright Saturday morning in London, and I managed to speak to musical theatre performer and actor Rachel Lea-Gray on the phone. She is currently playing the lead role of Carmen in Phil Willmott's…