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Something to wear to the opera?

Something to wear to the opera?

Covent Garden is selling old costumes from its scenery store in Aberdare, south Wales.

The store is open February 1-2. Admission is almost sold out. Try here for remaining free tickets.

Prices range from £1 to £200.

I’d go for a Lucia or Lady Macbeth. The bloodstains should come out with dry-cleaning.

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