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253:- an opera lasting approximately 72 minutes. It was commissioned by English Opera Opera. It received its premiere at Great Eastern Quay, London, UK and was a co-production between ENO and Punchdrunk. The Artistic Director was Felix Barrett, with Maxine Doyle as the Associate Director. The music was led by the direction of conductor, Stephen Higgins.
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