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Allan Clayton Shines in Glyndebourne's Revival of Britten's Billy Budd

The revival of Michael Grandage’s production of Britten’s opera at Glyndebourne features strong performances, particularly from Allan Clayton as Vere.

by Editorial Staff|Jun 29, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

Glyndebourne, Sussex is currently hosting a revival of Michael Grandage’s atmospheric production of Benjamin Britten’s opera, Billy Budd.

Allan Clayton delivers a particularly noteworthy performance as Vere, capturing the character's emotional depth.

Supporting roles by Thomas Mole as Billy and Sam Carl as Claggart also stand out, contributing to the overall impact of the production.