Richard Bratby

Old-school excess, star power and spectacle: Royal Opera’s Tosca reviewed

Plus: Opera North's Alcina looks like it got the fag end of the design budget

There’s a sweetness and fragility to Angela Gheorghiu's Tosca that carries you past the limitations of her acting. Image: © ROH Tosca 2022 / Clive Barda
  • Comments

  • Tosca

    Royal Opera House, in rep until 22 February

  • Alcina

    Leeds Grand Theatre, and touring until 24 March

Already a subscriber? Log in

This article is for subscribers only

Subscribe today to get 3 months' delivery of the magazine, as well as online and app access, for only £3.

There’s no commitment, you can cancel any time.

  • Weekly delivery of the magazine
  • Unlimited access to our website and app
  • Enjoy Spectator newsletters and podcasts
  • Explore our online archive, going back to 1828

Read next

Trending

Because you read about jonathan kent

Also by Richard Bratby

Latest

Comments

A blooming good offer

Join the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting the next 3 months for £3.

Already a subscriber? Log in