We have selected a few spectacular reviews of Rayfield Allied artists' projects in the summer festivals across the UK in 2026.
Aldeburgh Festival - Pelléas and Mélisande
Sophie Bevan - "Sophie Bevan’s Mélisande delivered enigmatic poignancy, pathos and inscrutability – but, rightly, she could be cussed and challenging, not simple a cipher of abused victimhood. Her modal folk-song, when the score effects one of its captivating swerves into melodic fullness, was properly magical." - The Arts Desk
Dame Sarah Connolly - "Sarah Connolly’s Geneviève, Golaud’s mother, steered through her vocally tricky letter scene with nerveless expressive skill" - The Arts Desk
Garsington - Il ritorno d'Ulisse
Laurence Cummings - “Those purveyors of Baroque brilliance, the English Concert musicians – including a brace of theorbo – take their place on stage, following a promenade performance through Garsington’s teaming grasslands. As part of the cast, they are elevated from the pit, with Laurence Cummings conducting from the harpsichord.” - The Telegraph
Benjamin Hulett - “This production represents the best of the summer festival operas so far.” - Financial Times
Garsington - The Importance of Being Earnest
Jack Furness - “Jack Furness’ production takes you into the heart of Barry’s absurdist dreamworld ... once-seen, never-forgotten.” - The Stage
Glyndebourne - Billy Budd
Daniel Norman and Dingle Yandell - “Daniel Norman’s cowardly, obsequious Squeak [and] Dingle Yandell’s Mr Redburn are delivered to perfection.” - The Stage
Longborough - Tristan und Isolde
Peter Bronder - “Peter Bronder in the role of the Shepherd may have represented the ultimate piece of luxury casting.” - Music OMH
