Rufus Wainwright Announces London Royal Opera House 2011 Gigs

Rufus Wainwright has announced details of a series of shows at London’s Royal Opera House next year.

The singer will play the venue on July 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23.

On July 19 and 21, Wainwright will be joined by his sister Martha and father, while he will stage his Rufus Does Judy - an homage to Judy Garland - on July 18 and 22.

The residency will end with a concert version of his recent opera, Prima Donna.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday (November 23) at 9am.

(by Jason Gregory)

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