Rigoletto
EVENT INFORMATION
Evenings: 7pm
Running time: 2hrs 40mins (including interval)
Need to know: PG, contains flashing lights and some adult themes including violence against women, abduction and murder.
Audio Described performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Fri 6 Nov, 7pm
£20 new to opera tickets available
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Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
This joker’s wild.
In a world ruled by an entitled, ruthless elite, Rigoletto leads a double life. Within the corrupt court he is a jester, existing on the margins and despised for his difference. Outside the court he is a loving, fiercely protective father. When his two worlds collide, bitterness and a quest for revenge will see Rigoletto struggling to outrun a curse.
This bold, award-winning production by Femi Elufowoju Jr was lauded with rave reviews and star ratings when it was first performed in 2022. It is opera at its most gripping: a thrilling tale of power, devotion and revenge with unforgettable music to match, including one of opera’s most famous tunes.
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★★★★★
‘a bold, innovative and purposeful re-imagining’
The Telegraph
★★★★
‘This new take on Rigoletto really works…chillingly excellent…’
The Guardian
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