Christine Rice

Review: DEAD MAN WALKING, London Coliseum
by Gary Naylor - Nov 6, 2025

A confession. It’s a guilty pleasure of mine to read the death notices on Wikipedia - I am my mother’s son after all and, without the columns of classifieds in the Liverpool Echo, where else is there to look?

Review: DEAD MAN WALKING, ENO, London Coliseum
by Gary Naylor - Nov 5, 2025

Leads, Christine Rice and Michael Mayes, can seldom have been bettered in the long history of this house

Photos: English National Opera's New Production of DEAD MAN WALKING at the London Coliseum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

English National Opera (ENO) will present a new production of Jake Heggie’s opera Dead Man Walking at the London Coliseum, opening November 1, 2025. Check out photos of the production.

Annilese Miskimmon Directs New Production of Jake Heggie's DEAD MAN WALKING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

English National Opera (ENO) will bring a new production of the compelling death row opera Dead Man Walking to the London Coliseum stage this November.

ENO Reveals New Music Director and 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

English National Opera has announced the appointment of André de Ridder as its new Music Director and unveils details of its programme for the 2025/26 Season. Learn more here!

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera Will Perform PHAEDRA + MINOTAUR
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera will present a joint collaboration of Phaedra + Minotaur for a limited run of performances this February. Learn more here!

The Grange Festival Reveals 2025 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

For its first season under the leadership of new Chief Executive Tyler Stoops, The Grange Festival has announced the programme for summer 2025.

ENO to Open 2024/25 Season With Puccini's LA BOHEME & SUOR ANGELICA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

English National Opera will open its 2024/25 season with Puccini’s LA BOHÈME and SUOR ANGELICA. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

The Santa Fe Opera Unveils Casting and Repertory Plans for the 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

 The Santa Fe Opera has announced casting and repertory plans for the company’s 2025 Season running June 27 through August 23, 2025. Learn more about the full season here!

The London Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2024/25 London Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Discover the upcoming 2024/25 season of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Expect a line-up of world-renowned conductors and soloists, showcasing a diverse repertoire of classical music.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For English National Opera's PETER GRIMES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the English National Opera's Peter Grimes  at the London Coliseum. Check out the photos here!

PETER GRIMES Will Open English National Opera 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

This September, opening the 2023/24 Season at the London Coliseum, the English National Opera (ENO) presents Benjamin Britten’s searing psychological drama, Peter Grimes. David Alden’s production returns for its second revival. Following its premiere in 2009, this production won a South Bank Sky Arts Award in the Opera category.  

Deborah Warner Commissions Theatre, Opera, Dance and Recitals This Year at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Last year, acclaimed theatre and opera director Deborah Warner took over as Artistic Director of the Ustinov Studio. She proposed a radical new programming model for the theatre where OPERA, DANCE and SONG would be programmed alongside THEATRE.

Southbank Centre Reveals Autumn/Winter 23/24 Classical Music Season With New Resident Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

The Southbank Centre and its family of six Resident Orchestras have announced its Autumn/Winter 2023/24 programme. Continuing to bring the greatest symphonic, chamber music, and recital repertoire to the stages while championing classical music for the 21st century by presenting new works and unique experiences, the Autumn/Winter programme features a host of established and emerging talent.

The ENO Presents New Production of Wagner's THE RHINEGOLD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 12, 2023

This February comes The Rhinegold, the first opera in Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle, a radical political satire entrenched in magic and mythology.

Sonia Friedman, David Harewood, Stephen Graham, and More Selected for New Year Honours 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 31, 2022

King Charles has released the annual New Year Honours List, which features notable members of the theatrical community Sonia Friedman, David Harewood, Stephen Graham, and more.

The Best Of Royal Opera House Stream Will Kick off 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2022

This New Year, the Royal Opera House will add six new performances to Royal Opera House Stream for audiences around the world to enjoy: The Cellist, Romeo and Juliet and Sylvia from The Royal Ballet; and La traviata, Fidelio and Madama Butterfly from The Royal Opera.

Tickets From £12 for GLORIANA at the London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2022

Tickets From £12 for English National Opera's GLORIANA at the London Coliseum

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Royal Opera House Cinema Season 2022/23
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The Royal Opera House has announced that it will commence its 2022/23 Cinema Season with Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production of Madama Butterfly, broadcast live on Tuesday 27 September 2022 to over 850 cinemas in 26 countries around the world. Encore screenings will run from Sunday 2 October 2022. 

Wigmore Hall Opens 2022�"2023 Concert Season With Major Photography Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2022

For the first time in its history, Wigmore Hall will open the new concert season with a photography exhibition – 'Wigmore Hall:  Portraying Our People.'