Considered by many of those in the know to be one of Puccini’s finest work, La Fanciulla Del West is set in California during the heady days of the Gold Rush and explores the love triangle which grows up between Minnie, the owner of the Polka Saloon, the Sheriff, Jack Rance and Dick Johnson, the bandit.

24 June is a charity Gala in aid of HIV and AIDS projects of CRUSAID in Africa.

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