Richard Bratby

Fresh as an April shower: Opera North’s Albert Herring reviewed

Plus: more theatrical magic from Opera della Luna

Claire Pascoe as Mrs Herring and Dafydd Jones as Albert Herring in Opera North's revival. Photo: Tom Arber
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  • Albert Herring

    Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, until 2 March

  • HMS Pinafore

    Oxford Playhouse

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