An explicit opera in Germany is sparking controversy internationally for its combination of lesbian sex with religion as well as its use of real blood and live piercings. An early scene depicts ...

Two women kiss in front of a nun in a publicity shot for the German opera "Sancta." MUNICH, Germany — A night at the opera conjures images of elegant outfits and spectacular vocals. But at one German ...

This show strikes a chord. A radical feminist opera is causing major controversy and causing disturbed attendees to require medical treatment — and it’s coming to the US this month. “Sancta Susanna” ...

The choreographer Florentina Holzinger’s shows feature circus performers and abundant nudity. Now, she’s bringing her experimental approach to opera. By Ben Miller Reporting from Schwerin, Germany In ...

Ryan is a reporter at The Advocate, and a graduate of New York University Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing, with a focus in television writin ...

More than a dozen opera-goers required medical assistance following a risque performance that depicted explicit lesbian sex, real blood, and naked roller-skating nuns. Sancta Susanna, a radical ...

Naked nuns, live sex and real blood. If you were expecting a civilised night at the opera, you would be forgiven for wondering if you had got the right venue... Eighteen audience members required ...

A radical feminist opera, "Sancta Susanna," has been causing a stir in Stuttgart, Germany, with its explicit content, including lesbian sex scenes, crucifixions, and bloody gore. The one-act show, ...

Eighteen people needed medical attention during an opera that features nuns, sex scenes, mutilation and real blood. Florentina Holzinger's Sancta also includes naked roller-skating nuns and a ...

At least 18 theatregoers in Germany needed medical treatment over the weekend after they watched a radical feminist opera featuring live piercings, explicit sexual acts, rollerblading nuns, and real ...

MUNICH, Germany — A night at the opera conjures images of elegant outfits and spectacular vocals. But at one German opera house, 18 audience members required medical treatment after watching recent ...