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The lion, the witch and the warblers: behind the scenes of Handel’s Alcina at the RBO – in pictures

The Guardian Culture Tuesday 15 September 2026, 15:14 UTC By Tristram Kenton 1 min read
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The colourful and larger-than-life staging of the opera about an enchantress who transforms her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera stage this week. We went behind the scenes on the final day of rehearsalsAll photos: Tristram Kenton• Alcina is at the Royal Opera House from 15 September to 3 October Continue reading...

The colourful and larger-than-life staging of the opera about an enchantress who transforms her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera stage this week. We went behind the scenes on the final day of rehearsals

All photos: Tristram Kenton

• Alcina is at the Royal Opera House from 15 September to 3 October

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Handel (PERSON) RBO (ORG) Royal Opera (ORG) Tristram Kenton• Alcina (ORG) Royal Opera House (ORG)
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