This is the stunning set at the #londoncoliseum for the @englishnationalopera production of #LaTraviata Apart from Verdi's wonderful music played by an exceptional orchestra, there's a lively chorus (think men in basques, stockings and suspenders!) and a melodramatic story (of course the heroine falls in love - of course her lover leaves her and of course she dies tragically - it wouldn't be opera if that didn't happen!). And there's this wonderful set. I was lucky enough to go along the other night for a backstage tour - we got to stand on the stage and one of us tried our hand at conducting the invisible orchestra. Then we had a great dinner in the American Bar which would rival any theatre menu. And, we got to see the opera. For me it wasn't flawless. For whatever reason I thought Violetta looked like Meghan Markle - not in itself a bad thing - but not quite right in the context of the opera. But, it was tremendous fun - and a recommended night of entertainment. There are just two more showings this season - on Wednesday and Friday so do check for tickets right now if you'd like to see for yourself. Tickets start at £12.00 - and that's for a full cast and orchestra! There's a full review (and pictures of Violetta) on London Unattached - link in my profile. #enotraviata #enolatraviata #enolondoncoliseum #ENO #traviata #verdi #latraviatalondon #latraviatauk #LondonIgers #LookupLondon #LondonisOpen #SecretLondon #LoveLondon #TTOT

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