In this series we celebrate many famous classics while also revisiting some of the more innovative, original and perhaps less well-known productions that the label has long been renowned for showcasing.  All the new Critics' Choice releases contain the beautifully designed, original artwork and colour booklets which, along with a new unique cover design uniting all the titles, makes them ideal for collectors.

We kick off on 28th March 2024 with the first five in the series: 

Mozart: Die Zauberflöte (Glyndebourne 2019, OA1304D / OABD7268D) 

A fresh and playful production of Mozart’s comic opera full of colour and puppets -“Visually, it’s a theatrical feast of eccentricity … witty, irrepressible, unforgettable…” (The Guardian ★★★★)

Gay: The Beggar's Opera (Les Arts Florissants 2018, OA1328D / OABD7283D)

Ian Burton and Robert Carsen’s new version of Gay’s comedic exploration of society - “… a Beggar’s Opera for our own turbulent times” (The Guardian)

Starstruck - Gene Kelly's Love Letter to Ballet (Scottish Ballet 2021, OA1364D / OABD7311D)

An award-winning dance-film full of sparkle and Hollywood glamour - “Heavenly… Joyful… Gloriously graceful…” (The Telegraph ★★★★★)

Shakespeare: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare's Globe Theatre 2019, OA1353D)

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is transported to 1930s Britain at The Globe -“Jealousy and lechery divert the idle rich in Elle While’s production of the Shakespeare romcom” (The Guardian)

Kes reimagined (The Space 2019, OA1345D / OABD7296D)

An emotional dance piece which brings the much-loved book and film to the stage - “…This film is exceptional story-telling in dance” (Dance Tabs)

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