Recent reviews

''Theano Papadaki in the title role is a revelation—a Poppea of calculated ambition matched by a beautiful voice that makes her manipulation utterly seductive. Her final coronation feels both triumphant and unsettling, exactly as it should.'' The Spy in the Stalls ★★★★

''As Poppea, Theano Papadaki ... was no pert soubrette, this Poppea was vibrant and poised, she knew what she wanted and was going for it.''  Planet Hugill ★★★★

''[Her] Poppea captures all the necessary allure that the character needs to possess to deserve her central position in the story.'' The Reviews Hub ★★★★

''... a Cretan soprano with an enviable background in baroque music. She sang with an immaculate early-music tone yet also with real warmth and depth..'' Plays to See ★★★★

''..Theano Papadaki as Poppea, her seductively beautiful voice masking her ruthless ambition.'' Early Music Reviews+ ★★★★