Peter Coleman-Wright as Caligula at  ENO, May 2012
Photo by Clive Barda / ArenaPAL

ArenaPAL have a fantastic selection of outrageous images from the controversial English National Opera production of CALIGULA - please enquire for usage information.

Follow Roman emperor Caligula as he embarks upon an orgy of sexual depravity and sadistic cruelty in an attempt to free himself from the shackles of mortality and morality.

Detlev Glanert’s 2006 opera – ‘perhaps the finest German opera of the 21st century’ (Tempo) – offers a disturbing insight into the self-destructive logic driving a decadent and dangerous dictatorship.

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Starlight Express then and now :
left: World Premiere at the Apollo Victoria, 1984 - Photo by Conrad Blakemore / ArenaPAL
right: New Production at the New Wimbledon Theatre, 2012 - Photo by Nigel Norrington / ArenaPAL

Just In! ArenaPAL are excited to present images from the new production of Starlight Express, as well as delving in to the archives to offer classic photography covering the original 1984 show.

Click here to see the entire online Starlight Express Image Collection: 
http://bit.ly/McffAz
(for un-scanned material, please get in touch)

Starlight Express opened to packed houses at the Apollo Victoria in London’s West End in 1984 where it ran for 18 years. It is one of the most successful musicals ever with the German production still running in Bochum after 25 years. The new UK touring production is produced by Bill Kenwright, with Arlene Philips taking on the roles of both director and choreographer.

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Maurice Sendak, with props from The Love of Three Oranges
at Glyndebourne Festival Opera, 1982
Photo : Guy Gravett Collection / ArenaPAL

ArenaPAL images celebrate the work of Maurice Sendak who died today. The children's author and illustrator was best known for his classic 1963 book 'Where the Wild Things Are'.

The story was adapted for an operatic version, with designs by Sendak, at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival in 1985. He also famously designed the sets for three other Glyndebourne productions – ‘The Love for Three Oranges’ in 1984, and 'L'enfant et les Sortileges' and ‘L'Heure Espagnole’ in 1987.

Sendak's set designs for the operatic production of Where The Wild Things Are
at Glyndebourne Festival Opera,  1985
Photo : Guy Gravett Collection / ArenaPAL

ArenaPAL hold images from all these productions, including exclusive behind the scenes imagery of SENDAK himself, working on the set designs (direct download available):  http://bit.ly/JbqN3w 

ArenaPAL are proud to represent the Glyndebourne Opera Archive, and Guy Gravett Collection. For an overview, please take a look through our free e-book here: http://bit.ly/LLCG3q 

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Mark Shenton in association with ArenaPAL on behalf of the Theatrical Guild presents:

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS at the Soho Theatre, London. On Sunday May 20th, May 27th And June 17th

With guests :SIMON RUSSELL BEALE, JEREMY SAMS and HOWARD GOODALL

Welcome to the second series of live personal interviews with major figures of the performing arts in which they talk to theatre critic and journalist MARK SHENTON (The Stage, Sunday Express, Playbill.com) about the songs that inspire them and the work they do, with live and recorded performances.

Click here for more info and to purchase your tickets: http://bit.ly/II5dpF 

Programmed over a series of Sunday evenings, the first three interviews are:

Sunday May 20th with acclaimed actor, SIMON RUSSELL BEALE whose award winning performances and theatrical prowess has delighted audiences all over the world.

Sunday May 27th with multi-talented JEREMY SAMS, whose successful work as director, lyricist and translator of opera libretti as well as a composer, orchestrator and film and musical director is awe-inspiring.

Sunday June 17th with award-winning HOWARD GOODALL of choral music, stage musical, ballet, film and television scores as well as England’s First National Ambassador for Singing.

Featured singers West End leading ladies CAROLINE SHEEN May 20th and May 27th and EMMA WILLIAMS June20th with Musical Director BEN STOCK The evenings are being staged to benefit The Theatrical Guild, the only charity that looks after backstage and front-of-house personnel in need, with all proceeds going towards their invaluable work.

THIS IS A MUST FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE THEATRE SO BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Click here for the Soho Theatre on-line ticketing service or call their box office 020 7478 0100 for multiple booking deals!

PERFORMANCE TIMES: 20th May, 27th May and 17th June at 6pm
TICKETS: £15 Full Price / £10 concessions

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Former Conservative MP, and TV personality, Ann Widdecombe is performing with the Royal Opera Company in Donizetti's comic opera La Fille Du Regiment at the Royal Opera house.

The non-speaking part of Duchesse de Crackentorp is a 10 minute cameo, which has also recently been played by comedian Dawn French.

To view images of Ann Widdecombe's opera debut click here: http://bit.ly/K9PQkC
For images of Dawn French in the same role, click here: http://bit.ly/Km9jV5

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