Decorum descends into chaos in a new opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage. Thomas Vinterberg’s cult film is transformed into a bold new opera at London’s Royal Ballet & Opera House - When a wealthy hotel owner gathers friends and loved ones to celebrate his 60th birthday, his children must confront the pain of their past – and the man responsible. ‘Festen’ is a brand new opera, it explores plenty of dark themes but is able to balance the emotional heavy topics with light hearted hum