Let’s face it, in these testing times, it’s a think-twice proposition to splash the cash on travelling all the way to London, purchasing tickets for the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, shelling out on cocktails, and then spending the night in one of the capital’s pricey hotels.

But wait. Put the plastic away.

Our friends at Leicester’s newest picture house have come up with a mighty fine, and much cheaper alternative.

Tonight, La Traviata – featuring American soprano Renée Fleming as Violetta, accompanied by The Royal Opera – will be beamed live on the big screen, all the way from the Big Smoke.

For the ultimate “night at the opera” experience, for a fraction of the price, the cinema’s Studio One restaurant and bar also serves Champagne and cocktails.

And you won’t even need to pay for a night at The Ritz. In fact, after this opera, all you’ll need is your BFH (bus fare home).

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Cinema de Lux, Highcross, Leicester, 0871 220 1000