Annilese Miskimmon’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale at London’s Coliseum is nothing less than a triumphant two fingers to Arts Council England’s recent attempts to close English National Opera (ENO) down. Delivering original work of high quality in the less well-tilled fields of the repertoire is the company’s principal contribution to the nation’s artistic life. Here is another opera proving that artistic quality is in ENO’s genes.
An intimate hour in Handel’s old home
The gifted English Concert fellows have a bright future ahead of them.