Mozart’s comic opera of intrigue, secret lovers and clever disguises is a whirlwind of joyous music and sparkling theatrical mischief and the perfect summer treat.
Get ready for an evening of sparkling tunes, tangled romances, and razor-sharp wit as Wild Arts presents Mozart’s comic opera in a new production directed by Olivier Award-winning international opera star Danielle de Niese. It’s the wedding of the year but with mistaken identities, cheeky servants, and a Count with a wandering eye, the ‘happily ever after’ might take a little work!
On the morning of their wedding, Figaro and Susanna discover that their employer, the amorous Count Almaviva, has his sights set on the bride-to-be. What follows is one madcap day of disguises, misunderstandings, and ingenious plotting as servants outsmart masters and love triumphs against the odds.
Bursting with glorious melodies, from the fizzing overture to the heart-stopping beauty of ‘Dove sono’ and the jubilant finale, The Marriage of Figaro is Mozart at his most brilliant. It’s an irresistible blend of comedy and chaos, set to music that’s simply impossible not to love.
Miraculous… Dynamic singing, charismatic orchestral play, and clever stage jokes wed finery with fun. ★★★★ The Guardian
Remarkable… Emotionally and dramatically full with an excellent cast and instrumental flair. ★★★★ The Times
Sung in English in a new translation by Danielle de Niese and Orlando Jopling.
CAST
Jack Sandison Figaro
Ellie Neate Susanna
Timothy Nelson Count Almaviva
Elinor Rolfe Johnson Countess Almaviva
Abbie Ward Cherubino
Olivia Ray Marcellina
Timothy Dawkins Bartolo / Antonio
William Searle Basilio / Don Curzio
Eleanor O’Driscoll Barbarina
Conductor Orlando Jopling
Director Danielle de Niese
Designer Laura Stanfield
Musical preparation Satoshi Kubo, Aleksandra Myslek,
David Eaton, Alice Farnham and Sergey Rubin
Associate director Emma Large
The Wild Arts Ensemble, Leader Eleanor Corr
