Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

Wed 30 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025

Tickets available from £22.75

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Opera

2 hours 40 minutes

incl. interval

Director John Savournin (Opera Highlights Spring 2022) brings his joyful touch to Lehár’s waltz-filled charmer. Designer takis brings his dynamic visuals to the romance. A new English translation by Savournin and David Eaton makes the opera’s wit sparkle, with the cast to be announced later in 2024.

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Wed 30 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025

282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK

2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval

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A lavish Parisian party is a grand occasion for dancing, drinking, and (in)discreet love affairs. But Baron Zeta, the ambassador to the fictional cash-strapped state of Pontevedro, has a slightly more serious matter on his mind. Among his party guests is Hanna Glawari. Hanna is the glamorous Pontevedrian widow who arrived in Paris to enjoy her late husband’s immense fortune. Baron Zeta cannot bear the thought of Pontevedro losing half its national wealth should Hanna marry a Parisian. So, he assigns the charismatic Count Danilo to watch over her heart. But little does he know that they have quite the history...

Sung in English with English supertitles. Translation by John Savournin (book) and David Eaton (lyrics).

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Audio description is available at selected performances with a pre-show Touch Tour. Specially-created for audience members with sight loss, Touch Tours give the chance to experience the set, props and costumes close up. To book, please contact the ATG ticketing team at [email protected] or call 0333 009 5399.

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Cast & Creatives

Hannah Glawari - Paula Sides

Danilo Danilovitsch - Alex Otterburn

Baron Zeta - Henry Waddington

Valencienne - Rhian Lois

Camille - William Morgan

Njegus - Matthew Kellett

Conductor - Stuart Stratford

Director - John Savournin

Designer - takis

Lighting Designer - Ben Pickersgill

Choreographer - Kally Lloyd-Jones

The Orchestra of Scottish Opera

The Chorus of The Merry Widow

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282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK

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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.

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

Wed 30 Apr - Sat 17 May 2025

282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK

2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174