The best seats in the house are often in the stalls, front row and centre, but just imagine the wondrous views behind the curtain. In The Opera Machine, produced by the Royal Opera House UK, these exclusive views are opened up to the public, providing a rare insight to the behind-the-scenes makings of an operatic performance. Featuring the 2012 show of the last act of Wagner’s musical drama Die Walküre, The Opera Machine shines a well-deserved light on the work of the stage crew, technicians and management. It’s those backstage rather than onstage who are the stars in this series of footage captured by 17 cameras placed around the theatre. Continue reading The Opera Machine: Step Behind the Curtain and Into Life Beyond the Stage