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ENO’s It’s a Wonderful Life is Wonderful, but not Very Festive ★★★

Tonight is the UK premiere of It’s a Wonderful Life, the opera. Frank Capra’s 1946 film of the same name has the emotional drama to make a good opera, but, on stage, lacks the sparkle to make Christmas magic. Fortunately, Aletta Collins’ production creates a bright and whimsical Americana aesthetic that occasionally shines through this depressing Christmas classic.…

7th Dec 2022

ENO’s It’s a Wonderful Life is Wonderful, but not Very Festive ★★★