Scottish Opera - The Barber of Seville Prod Shot

Scottish Opera - The Barber of Seville

Live at
Theatre Royal Glasgow
Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
  Tickets available from £22.50
subject to a transaction fee of £2.85
Opera
2 hours 50 minutes
incl. interval

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat at 19:15
Sun at 15:00
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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.

Production shot

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

Translation by Amanda Holden

Conductor Stuart Stratford

Director Sir Thomas Allen

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 Dingle Yandell

Berta Inna Husieva

Fiorello Ross Cumming

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
Glasgow Queen Street
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Cloakroom - Coats & small bags (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 10% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

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.

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

Tue 17 Oct - Sat 28 Oct 2023
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat at 19:15
Sun at 15:00
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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