Equity calls for 'unprecedented' strike action at WNO
The performing arts and entertainment union has called strike action for the same day as planned strikes within the Welsh National Opera orchestra
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WNO orchestra announces strike action
Action short of a strike will take place during the opening night of Verdi's Rigoletto at Cardiff's Millennium Centre
'I’ve been unintentionally carving a niche for myself in creating script for opera' | Director and writer Laura Attridge on Pergolesi at Vache Baroque Festival
Director Laura Attridge shares her unique process of directing and creating a script for Pergolesi's L'Olimpiade at Vache Baroque Festival
Ticket access programme announced at Opera Philadelphia
New General Director Anthony Roth Costanzo introduces low-cost ticket scheme
History and metaphor: the evolving role of prison in opera
Composer William Gardner explores the history of prison in opera, introducing his new opera 'The Prison' for the Tête-à-Tête Opera Festival
Seattle Opera announces new general director
James Robinson will join the company in September from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
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