As in past years, each performance will be preceded by a brief talk by someone with some knowledge of the original production.

Its performance is often preceded by a pre-recorded voice intoning:

The performance was also preceded by a preview screening of a season five episode.

The performance was preceded by a video interlude featuring snarling dogs and brooding ravens.

Each performance is preceded by a lecture on the opera.

The performance was preceded by just a single rehearsal.

Each performance is preceded by a public rehearsal a day earlier.

Each performance will be preceded by a discussion at 7.