Stereogum — You heard “Apple Carts” from Damon Albarn’s forthcoming opera Dr. Dee (“Dee,” not “Dre”). Another sample’s been unveiled, this one called “The Reigning Queen.” Listen at Consequence Of Sound. The opera, starring Albarn, runs from ... more info

ContactMusic — Damon Albarn doesn't think Sting appreciates his music. The former Blur frontman has written the new opera 'Doctor Dee', a re-enactment of the life of 16th century scientist John Dee, and while Damon will perform 10 solo songs in the show - which ope... more info

NME — Gorillaz man reveals further details of the show ahead of its Manchester debut this Friday more info

The Telegraph — Following the success of his opera, Monkey, Albarn talks about his latest musical-theatre venture. more info

The Vinyl Villain — The song that brought the early progress to a grinding halt.Blur had enjoyed critical success with debut She's So High and then both critical and commercial success with There's No Other Way which reached #8 in the early summer of 1991.  But within ... more info

Guardian Music — Doctor Dee was a confidante of Elizabeth I, a mathematician and alchemist. Damon Albarn has written an opera about him and says the work has allowed him to express his patriotismIt's Tuesday morning in the mess of glass, metal and international retai... more info

NME - The Daily Download — So this is slightly different from working behind the mask of animated rock'n'roll monkeys. For Daman Albarn's latest musical project, he's teamed up with theatre director Rufus Norris to create an opera about John Dee - an astrologer and alchemist w... more info

Gigwise — On The Andrew Marr show... more info

Stereogum — Damon Albarn stopped by BBC One’s Andrew Marr Show to debut a piece from his collaboration with theater director Rufus Norris. Together they’ve written an opera about John Dee, the 16th century alchemist and medical advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. ... more info

NME — Gorillaz mainmain performs 'Apple Carts' on 'The Andrew Marr Show' more info