Richard Jones' production of Pagliacci at ENO

I saw the ENO's new production of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci at the Coliseum last night. The first opera is fine but nothing special, so posting this might seem slightly off topic. But Director Richard Jones' production of Pagliacci is absolutely brilliant, with a highly convincing updating of the story and amazing sets. In any event Pagliacci, unlike most operas, is almost more about the drama than the music, with its play within the play and the shifting balance between reality and illusion. So even if you're not an opera fan, do go see for the theatrical ingredients.

And of course Richard Jones was responsible for the heavenly London Into the Woods we love so well!

'Cav and Pag'! Mu God! WNO have been throwing this around the UK for years! Yawn!

haha we are trust me...its a college class...everyone is 20 plus. But I agree. I saw a production at the met loved Pagalacci. Cav, not so much.