Scottish Opera's Tosca, Theatre Royal Glasgow

Masterfully conceived by a consummate storyteller, Anthony Besch’s treasured production of Tosca transports Puccini's powerful drama to Fascist Italy in the early 1940s, a setting entirely in tune with the dark intensity of this passionate tale. Rich with the glamour and detail of the period, the impressive staging brings to life the majesty and wonder of the Eternal City – Rome.... Read more >>

Running time: 2h 45m approx

Scottish Opera's Tosca

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Tosca
Giacomo Puccini
 

Revival of the 1980 production
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
 
‘Well-nigh flawless’ ****
The Guardian

Masterfully conceived by a consummate storyteller, Anthony Besch’s treasured production of Tosca transports Puccini's powerful drama to Fascist Italy in the early 1940s, a setting entirely in tune with the dark intensity of this passionate tale. Rich with the glamour and detail of the period, the impressive staging brings to life the majesty and wonder of the Eternal City – Rome.

Floria Tosca is the talk of the town, a famed opera diva with many dazzled admirers. But she only has eyes for one man, Mario Cavaradossi. As his behaviour becomes suspicious, she fears he has another woman. But the truth is far more dangerous. Police Chief Scarpia is obsessed by Tosca, and plans to kill her lover and take her for himself. As Scarpia's schemes unfold, Tosca and Cavaradossi are drawn into a trap from which there is no escape.

Puccini’s music, at times heartbreakingly tender, at times powerful and harrowing, captures the sweeping span of this epic story - from the exquisite stillness of a silent dawn in Rome, to the raw drama of Tosca’s final, desperate plight. Susannah Glanville, star of Opera North’s 2009 production, returns to the title role. English baritone Robert Poulton is Scarpia, and Spanish tenor José Ferrero sings Cavaradossi. Scottish Opera’s Music Director Francesco Corti conducts.

Tosca Unwrapped Thu 3 May 6pm
 
Conductors:
Francesco Corti
Derek Clark
(17 & 19 May)
Original Director: Anthony Besch
Revival Director: Jonathan Cocker                    
Designer: Peter Rice
Lighting: Robert B Dickson
 
Tosca: Susannah Glanville
Mario Cavaradossi: Edgaras Montvidas    
Baron Scarpia: Robert Poulton
Cesare Angelotti: Paul Carey Jones                                          
Sacristan: David Morrison                                               
Sciarrone: Ross McInroy*
Shepherd Boy: Marie Claire Breen*
 
*Scottish Opera Emerging Artist

Scottish Opera's Tosca

Scottish Opera's Tosca Access

Booking Information

  • Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Access Performances

  • Audio Description
    None scheduled
  • Sign Language Interpreted
    None scheduled
  • Captioned
    None scheduled
  • SUR Titles
    None scheduled

Venue Access Information

  • There are two wheelchair spaces and four transfer seats available in the stalls of the Theatre Royal.

  • We have an infra-red audio enhancement system in the auditorium. Patrons can choose between a headset or a necklace depending on their hearing needs. These are available from Front of House staff in the foyer. There are two devices available:

    Induction Loop Necklace Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.

    Headset This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid

  • Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

  • There are two accessible toilets on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal.

Scottish Opera's Tosca

Theatre Royal Glasgow Information

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street
Glasgow
G2 3QA
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By Car

Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq. Eastbound on the M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue (Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right. Westbound on the M8 Exit at J17. Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left.

By Train

Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains). Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.networkrail.co.uk.

By Underground

Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you.

By Bus

A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal. Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am- 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am- 12.30pm Sat.

By Coach

Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre. Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.


Contact Information

Book online: Use the links below

Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7647

Customer Service: 0844 871 7627

Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7602

Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677

Stage Door / Admin:* 0141 332 3321
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number

Box Office Opening Hours

Theatre Royal Box Office opens one hour before each performance, sales for that performance only.

For advance sales in person please book at the King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm.

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