More than 1m attend Dubai Opera
NewsSix years after its opening, the Gulf opera house has seen its millionth visitor.
The house is managed by Jasper Hope, formerly of the Royal Albert Hall.
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I believe that Jasper Hope is no longer employed by Dubai Opera, having left more than two years ago in circumstances that were never fully explained.
One million people in six years averages out about 3200 per week in a 2000 seater. Rather brings it back to earth, doesn’t it?
a million was a lot of people back in those days.
It’s unlikely they have a 52-week season in Dubai.
Rather makes your analysis pointless, doesn’t it?
Upcoming shows and events in September feature a ballet of Romeo & Juliet, an opera of La Traviata…
I wonder what an operatic version of La Traviata will sound like.