At The Opera: Hip Hop And Dictators

English National Opera is taking a big chance in presenting a hip hop opera who’s subject is Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. “This is crunch time for the ENO. Can the company really attract a young Asian audience and persuade them that they might want to return for a Madam Butterfly or a Bohème? Or will they simply succeed in alienating their loyal opera fanbase in the attempt?”