Scottish Opera - The Barber of Seville
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Back by popular demand, Sir Thomas Allen (The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni) creates a riotous production of Rossini’s beloved comedy.
Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
Theatre Royal Glasgow
Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat at 19:15
Sun at 15:00
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The action centres around Figaro, one of opera’s most delightful characters and perhaps the only voice of reason in a world of young love and old foolishness. When Count Almaviva sets his sights on the beautiful Rosina, he enlists Figaro – barber, fixer, and all-round man of action – to help woo her. It is no easy feat: Rosina’s guardian Doctor Bartolo keeps her under lock and key with the intention of marrying her himself!
...the production is a pleasure which deserves to be repeated- The Scotsman
The multiplying disguises, pranks, and daring escapes engineered by Figaro are enhanced by Simon Higlett’s enchanting designs, bright with Spanish colours. This revival is sung in English for a fresh spin on Rossini’s larger-than-life characters and antics.
With Rossini’s signature toe-tapping ensembles, high-speed patter and lively arias, this masterpiece is a joyful theatrical experience packing in one comic scene after another.
Enhance your experience of The Barber of Seville with a pre-show talk on Wed 25 Oct 2023 where the Scottish Opera artistic team will share some behind-the-scenes insights into the production. Book your tickets here.
An access performance of The Barber of Seville is also available on Fri 27 Oct 2023. Book your tickets here.
Sat 28 October's performance is an Audio Described Performance, which is suitable for all and remains completely unchanged. Visually impaired audience members will receive audio description directly to a headset. To book this service please call our Access team on 0333 009 5399.
For more information about Audio Description, please visit Scottish Opera’s website here.
Sung in English with English supertitles
Conductor Stuart Stratford
Assistant Conductor Susannah Wapshott
Director Sir Thomas Allen
Assistant Director Mark Burns
Designer Simon Higlett
Lighting Designer Mark Jonathan
Assistant Lighting Designer Callum Macdonald
Figaro Samuel Dale Johnson
Rosina Simone McIntosh
Count Almaviva Anthony Gregory
Doctor Bartolo David Stout
Don Basilio John Molloy
Berta Inna Husieva
Fiorello - Ross Cumming
Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
Glasgow Queen Street
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Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
Theatre Royal Glasgow
Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat at 19:15
Sun at 15:00
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