German Nazi-themed opera cancelled

2013-05-09 2

It is curtains closed for a Nazi-themed Wagner opera in Dusseldorf.

The 'Tannhäuser', which had been running at the Rheinoper opera house, was cancelled after audience members reportedly became sick due to scenes depicting murder and a gas chamber.

Despite this, director and actor Burkhard Kosminski refused to make any changes for artistic reasons.

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