Short animations of famous operas

Millions of Brits have NEVER been to the opera because they consider it 'too posh', 'too long' - and many don't even know when to clap, a study found.

A fear over when it is acceptable to go to the toilet and concerns over what to wear, are also among reasons for never sampling the delights of the late great Luciano Pavarotti and his peers.

The performance 'being full of words that are difficult to understand' is also a major stumbling block.