ANDY HEDGECOCK is entertained by a playful novel that embeds a fictional game at its heart
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La Traviata, Royal Opera House
Tragedy on a grand-scale
[Catherine Ashmore]
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RICHARD EYRE’S acclaimed production of Verdi's most popular opera returns to the Royal Opera House 25 years after its premiere in 1994.
Based on the semi-autobiographical play and novel La Dame aux camélias by Alexandra Dumas fils, La Traviata follows the tragic love affair between famed courtesan Violetta (Hrachuhi Bassenz) and admirer Alfredo (Liparit Avetisyan).
Set in 19th century Paris, vibrantly brought to life by Bob Crowley's set, the three acter sees our heroine throw a lavish party at which Alfredo declares his love for her - a declaration initially dismissed by Violetta, who cannot see room for true love in her fun-filled life.
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