Anna Nicole – reviews of 'flamboyant' opera revival

Royal Opera's 'terrific' revival of Anna Nicole Smith story balances pathos, humour and sleaze

Anna Nicole Smith
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What you need to know

A revival of 2011 opera Anna Nicole has opened at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Mark-Anthony Turnage's opera features a libretto by Richard Thomas, co-creator of the hit Jerry Springer: the Opera.

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