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Originally Posted by Millwall_Alan
Just got back from the English National Opera performance of Salome (running for another week or so) and the lead soprano, Allison Cook, playing Salome, is topless for about fifteen minutes. Includes a short striptease and simulated female masturbation (facing away). Not the greatest version of the opera, imo, but great singing and a decent pair of books on stage, if the two go together as your thing.
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I’ve seen some odd productions at ENO but this was the most bizarre by a long way. There’s no dance; Salome and four acolytes strike poses on and around a giant disembowelled My Little Pony, dressed in gym kit, none of which is removed. Herod doesn’t even watch. WTF? He’s willing to give half his kingdom to see Salome dance but doesn’t watch? But I agree that it’s musically good; just keep your eyes closed. Allison Cook’s tits are very small, so you’re not missing much.