1 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
A welcome revival of Olivia Fuchs’s stylish production of Britten’s magical opera. Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Bow Street, WC2 (www.royaloperahouse.org 020-7304 4000), Sun (3pm), Thur (7pm)
2 THE MIKADO
By a whisker, the saucier of the two Mikados curiously on offer in the West End at the same time. This is ENO’s indestructible Jonathan Miller production, with Richard Suart repeating his star turn as Ko-Ko. London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, WC2 (www.eno.org 0870 1450200), Sat
3 THE MIKADO
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A more traditional show – the Carl Rosa Company uses the original 19th-century designs – but with spicier casting. Alistair McGowan plays the eponymous emperor. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (www.gielgud-theatre.com 0844 4825130), until Feb 9
4 DIE ZAUBERFL?TE
David McVicar’s classy staging returns with two alternating casts: on Thursday you’ll get Kate Royal and Christopher Maltman – both pretty tempting – but Simon Keenlyside redresses the balance on the other nights. Royal Opera House, details left, Sat (12.30pm), Tues, Thur & Fri
5 MADAM BUTTERFLY
Anthony Minghella’s chic production returns, now in the capable hands of his wife Carolyn Choa. Judith Howarth, an ENO stalwart, sings the geisha heroine. London Coliseum, details left, Fri