Vivaldi opera is bloodthirsty stuff set to a delightful sound
Bajazet Solstice Arts Centre, Navan Irish tour until Jan 30; London until Feb 12
Earthy production: Claire Booth (Irene) and James Laing (Tamerlano) in Vivaldi’s Bajazet. Photo by Kip Carroll
Katy Hayes
This earthy, sexy production grabs Vivaldi by the funny bone and delivers a deliciously over the top show full of bad boys, bad girls and wonderful singing.
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