All the world’s a stage

Jo Kerrigan rounds up some of the major theatrical events across the globe this year

THIS year is going to be a year of unparalleled opportunities for theatregoing across the globe, so get your calendar and start planning.

Opera or ballet, tragedy or comedy, thriller or rib-tickler, the choice is yours, as long as your passport is up-to-date. Here are just a few of the major events, to whet your appetite.