PATRICK MARMION: From Treasure Island to Phantom of the Opera, stage show gems to watch at home

Treasure Island (National Theatre at Home, YouTube) Verdict: Theatrical gold waiting to be discovered Rating: The Phantom Of The Opera (The Shows Must Go On, YouTube) Verdict: Still as lush as you like Rating: Flowers For Mrs Harris  (Chichester Festival Theatre, cft.org.uk) Verdict: A lovely bunch of characters Rating: When this is all over . . … Read more

Upper classes pretend they prefer football to hunting and opera, new study finds

Upper classes pretend they prefer football to hunting and opera… to avoid being labelled as snobs, new study finds Wealthy elite say they like pop music and football instead of hunting and opera But new research shows such claims are a pretence to appear more ordinary The analysis is by Oxford University and the London … Read more

Opera singer Lara Harvey, 27, stacking shelves in Lidl after theatres close due to coronavirus

From libretto to Lidl! Opera singer, 27, swaps the stage for shelf-stacking to make ends meet after theatres close for coronavirus lockdown Opera singer Lara Harvey, 27, is stacking shelves in Lidl after theatres closed The mezzo soprano had just secured a role as a soloist with Opera Holland Park   She is earning around £9 an … Read more

‘Oscar Seppeltsfield’ in Australia’s Barossa region set to become ‘the Sydney Opera House’ of hotels

Revealed: The stunning $50million vineyard hotel set to become ‘the Sydney Opera House’ of Australian accommodation Hotel ‘Oscar Seppeltsfield’ is set to open in 2022 and will sit in the heart of the historic Seppeltsfield vineyard The curvaceous design is influenced by the art of wine barrel-making, according to the architects Around 70 rooms will … Read more

Opera singer Placido Domingo, 79, ‘feels fine’ and is resting at home after COVID-19 diagnosis

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo says  he ‘feels fine’ following his COVID-19 diagnosis.  The world-famous tenor, 79, took to Twitter Monday to ‘clear up confusing and incorrect information’ about his condition, after reports over the weekend claimed he had been hospitalized in Acapulco, Mexico with the virus.  Domingo stated he was recovering at his home … Read more

Opera singer Joanne Harries begins stacking shelves during coronavirus shut down

Unexpected opera star in the baggage area: British mezzo soprano swaps Don Giovanni role for shelf-stacking in Co-op after coronavirus shut all theatres Joanne Harries, 31, was playing Zerlina in the Merry Opera Company production Instead of playing to packed out theatres, she is now working in a supermarket Ms Harries told fans there is … Read more

Soap opera star Greg Rikaart reveals on social media that he’s tested positive for coronavirus

Soap opera star Greg Rikaart reveals on social media that he’s tested positive for coronavirus By Paul Chavez For Dailymail.com Published: 01:30 GMT, 24 March 2020 | Updated: 01:33 GMT, 24 March 2020 Soap opera star Greg Rikaart revealed on social media on Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 43-year-old actor … Read more

Veteran Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo, 79, tests positive for coronavirus 

Veteran Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo, 79, tests positive for coronavirus The singer confirmed he was suffering from the disease via a Facebook post  He urged his fans to be careful and follow all guidelines to avoid the infection  Domingo has enjoyed a sixty- year career and was one of the Three Tenors  Coronavirus symptoms: what … Read more

Astonishing moment opera singer brings her neighbours to tears with impromptu performance in Spain

Astonishing moment opera singer brings her neighbours to tears with impromptu performance from her window during lockdown in Spain Soprano Begona Alberdi belted out her song from her apartment in Barcelona The 56-year-old singer has been quarantined with her husband since Sunday Footage shows neighbours gathered on their balconies, with one saying ‘wow’ At one … Read more

Shots of vodka, opera at dinner and unusual décor! What sort of Airbnb you get in Armenia for £20

Booking an Airbnb is a bit of a lucky dip – you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get. I certainly didn’t expect however, after booking a £19 wooden lodge in Armenia, that the stay would come with home cooked meals, a tour of the local area, a spot of opera at the dinner … Read more