The Marriage of Figaro

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece. Reflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer, Allen’s Figaro is full of humour, subtlety, and wit. Simon Higlett’s sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever, and this time sung in English.

All wedding days are complicated, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss, the Count, plots to seduce his wife, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer, whilst making it down the aisle.

Mozart’s bubbling, energetic score – conducted by Dane Lam shows his true theatrical genius for getting to the heart of each character. Edward Jowle is Figaro, with Ava Dodd as Susanna. The main cast is rounded out by Ian Rucker making his Company debut as Count Almaviva, Alexandra Lowe as the Countess, and Simone McIntosh as Cherubino.

Creatives:

Conductor Dane Lam
Director Sir Thomas Allen
Designer Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer Mark Jonathan
Choreographer Kally Lloyd-Jones
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Cast:

Figaro Edward Jowle
Susanna Ava Dodd
Count Almaviva Ian Rucker
Countess Almaviva Alexandra Lowe
Cherubino Simone McIntosh
Doctor Bartolo Edward Hawkins
Don Basilio / Don Curio Luvo Maranti
Marcellina Jeni Bern
Antonio Francis Church

Enhance your experience of The Marriage of Figaro with a pre-show talk on Saturday 13 June at 6pm.

Running time: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including a 20-minute interval

Language: Sung in English with English supertitles Translation by Amanda Holden