Quote by Harrison Birtwistle

The theatre only knows what it's doing next week, not like the opera, where they say: What are we going to do in five years' time? A completely different attitude.

The theatre only knows what it's doing next week, not like t

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting approaches between theatre and opera. It suggests that theatre is more focused on the present and immediate future, planning only for the upcoming week, while opera takes a longer-term perspective, looking ahead to what they will do in five years. It implies that opera companies have a more strategic and forward-thinking attitude, possibly due to the scale and complexity of producing opera. Theatre, on the other hand, tends to be more spontaneous and adaptable, responding to current trends and audience demands.

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By Harrison Birtwistle

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