We opened our Spring 2023 season at Hackney Empire on 25 February, and we've been delighted with the response so far! Take a look at the first of the reviews, for Giulio Cesare, that we had received so far.

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"This production deserves to be seen"

"As the wily Cleopatra, Susanna Hurrell was pitch perfect in every sense."

★★★★- Plays to See

"An invigorating evening of intrigue"

The Stage

"This was the third time I have seen this production, and it never pales."

Opera Today

"Fine account of Donizetti’s melodrama with impressive singing and intelligent staging"

★★★★- The Stage

"Paula Sides made a beautiful and sympathetically sung Lucrezia, with Aidan Edwards a fine presence as her husband, the Duke, with a cutting edge to his voice."

The Article

A splendid cast tackles the intricacies of Donizetti’s writing with courage.

The Telegraph

"There’s fine coloratura from some in the 14-strong cast, crisp chorus work, and particularly good period-instrument playing from the Old Street Band"

★★★★- The Times

"Remarkable cast"

"Perfectly timed revival of Rossini’s coronation comedy makes delightful entertainment"

★★★★- The Stage

"This production by Valentina Ceschi ... is positively lavish"

★★★★- Financial Times