Milan – Anna Netrebko opening the 2019/20 season in Tosca at Teatro alla Scala
London – Hamilton The Musical Victoria Palace Theatre until August 2020
Munich – Bayrische Staatsoper Season Preview 2019/20
Paris Opera Ballet: Hiroshi Sugimoto/William Forsythe At Palais Garnier 19 Sept – 15 Oct
Man From La Mancha
The adapted production of Cervantes’ classic ‘Man of La Mancha’ as a musical sounds quite bonkers, but it works! The enduring appeal of Don Quixote and his side kick Sancho Panza shall never be ending, as we all seek escape from our daily lives and it’s pressures. The music can be a tad ‘Broadway’-like and milks it a bit at times, but it fits, whilst ’The Impossible Dream’ is still a tear jerker (not many people know that this particular song actually comes from this particular musical).
Kelsey Grammer as Don Quixote is an inspired cast – who knew that the psychiatrist from Cheers had such a great singing voice! Cassidy Janson, our Aldonza/Dulcinea of that night’s performance, delivered an incredibly sensitive performance and national treasure Nicholas Lyndhurst, was great in the role of the Governor and the Innkeeper – all in all a very enjoyable experience and a great theatre night out, with a cast, that’s unique to London’s West End.
Costa Stories: exclusive interview with polo player Adolfo Cambiaso (ARG)
He has been, and still is, at the top of his game! After more than a decade at the top, 10-goaler Adolfo Cambiaso is still THE most successful polo player of all time. He is super competitive, gives it his all at every game, and winning seems the only way for him. Watch the interview to get the drift…
55th Ayala International Polo Tournament during July and August 2026
Watch the biggest event in the polo calendar during the month of August, held at the Santa Maria Polo Club situated in the lifestyle destination Sotogrande on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The climax of the season is the High Goal Gold Cup final, attracting the best players in the world to compete for the much coveted cup. Watch the video of a game, which was attended by the Ex-King Juan Carlos, and which shows clearly, why Adolfo Cambiasso is still the most professional player in the world.
Female Powerhouses: Polo – meet Clara Cassino (ARG)
It’s a man’s world…but the girls are hot on their heels! Women playing polo is enjoying more and more success these days, so just what does it take to play rugby on horseback and win a tournament, playing alongside Germany’s and Argentina’s No.1? Watch this exclusive interview with the 6-goaler Clara Cassino (ARG) to find out.
2019 FVIB Women’s Beach Volleyball World Championship, Hamburg/ Germany from 28 June – 7 July
Great Britain: Cricket World Cup from 30 May – 14 July 2019
This tournament is staged every 4 years between the 12 best playing nations in ODI, the One-Day-International format (50 overs a side). It’s going to be particularly exciting this time, as the game is getting faster and even more furious, to the thrill of the crowds. Every game has been sold out for months, and would you believe it: England is the bookie’s favourite to win for the first time in 32 years. That is super exciting, also as England has an unbeaten record across the world in this format for 16 matches in a row. cricketworldcup.com
