Berenice
by
George Frideric Handel
Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Cast: Claire Booth / Rachael Lloyd / Jacquelyn Stucker / James Laing / Patrick Terry / Alessandro Fisher / William Berger
Conductor: Laurence Cummings / Designer: Hannah Clark / Lighting Designer: D.M. Wood / Fight Director: Kev McCurdy / Photographers: Clive Barda and Stephen Cummiskey
Nominated for the 2020 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production
way World
★★★★ Metro
★★★★ Metro
★★★★★ A production of unfailing wit and vivacity
Culture Whisper
★★★★ A stylish production by Adele Thomas
The Guardian
Culture Whisper
★★★★ A stylish production by Adele Thomas
The Guardian
★★★★ Adele Thomas' intellectually focussed and witty
production
The Stage
★★★★★ The inspired direction of Adele Thomas
The Londonist
The Stage
★★★★★ The inspired direction of Adele Thomas
The Londonist
There was no dull moment in the wonderful production. a triumph of simplicity. It was a privilege to witness it
Opera Actuel
★★★★★ This is a treasure of a production and I’m hugely privileged to have seen it
The Idle Woman
Opera Actuel
★★★★★ This is a treasure of a production and I’m hugely privileged to have seen it
The Idle Woman
The best night I’ve had at the theatre so far this year
The Spectator
Berenice lasted only four performances in 1737. It probably was not half as much fun as this
★★★★
Financial Times