September 2016 saw the premiere of Italia, Un Sogno (‘Italy, A Dream’), a major ‘pop opera’ spectacle conceived, directed and designed by John Pascoe to showcase the talents of superstar tenor Vittorio Grigòlo. Featuring HD video back-projection and LED screens, full orchestra, chorus and dancers, the production is a lavish hymn to Italy, using historical events as a setting for some of the world’s best-loved arias, duets and choruses. After a successful debut in Verona’s Teatro Filarmonico, the production went on to tour a further eight venues.