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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 · 15 September 2026 at 16:14

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

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 Continue reading...

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

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