'The individual plays pack punch': METAMORPHOSES 2 " Waterloo East Theatre
In Metamorphoses 2 five different myths are updated by five different playwrights to comment on a range of current topics, from #MeToo to the refugee crisis.
In Metamorphoses 2 five different myths are updated by five different playwrights to comment on a range of current topics, from #MeToo to the refugee crisis.
An impressive UK professional premiere for Verdi's opera
Based on a true story, it's strong stuff
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