BambinO – opera for real beginners

Heywood Civic Centre, Rochdale; Grange festival, Hampshire; Royal Opera House, London
An audience of under-twos is captivated by Scottish Opera’s latest new work – and so, for many reasons, is our criticEugene, seven months old, has discarded his shirt and is down to his vest. George, quite senior at 16 months, tumbles modishly in rainbow jumpsuit. A tiny infant on all fours, frock over her head, is investigating someone’s legs. They are about to witness their first opera. Not