This past Friday, we went to see Tosca at the English National Opera. The old theatre had recently finished the exterior restorations. It's close to Trafalgar Square, so I walk by it frequently. The building had scaffolding on it for several months.
So, "how was the show?" you ask. It was good, but it wasn't what I wanted. I neglected the name "English" National Opera. The opera was sung in English! That's just wrong... it's like watching "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or "Amelie" in English. I don't recommend it. What was even more annoying was that I had bought the expensive (expensive to me) seats. That will be my first and last time to the ENO. Royal Opera Theatre... here I come.
Posted by oneray at March 30, 2004 5:20 AM