Welsh National Opera: Rigoletto

Name: Welsh National Opera: Rigoletto
Start: 2024-11-14T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-14T23:15:00+01:00
Location: Mayflower Theatre

Schedule

Thu Nov 14 2024 at 08:30 pm to 11:15 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Mayflower Theatre | Southampton, EN

Depravity and deceit: a life disintegrating…
Step into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua where Rigoletto, the court jester, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart. In a world teetering on the edge of debauchery and deceit, his only joy is his daughter, Gilda. When the charming but womanising Duke sets his sights on Gilda, his actions set in motion a tragic chain of events where a father’s love and treachery collide in a crescendo of passion and heartbreak.
Set against a backdrop of a decadent and ruthless court, this heart-wrenching tale explores the intricate web of love, betrayal, and the consequences of power. Verdi wrote that Rigoletto was his best opera, and with its rich tapestry of emotions and unforgettable melodies – including opera’s most famous quartet and the instantly recognisable La donna è mobile – it’s easy to see why it transcends time and continues to resonate long after the curtain falls.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Conductor – Pietro Rizzo
Director – Adele Thomas
----Accessible performances----
Audio Described Performance: Saturday 16 November 2024 at 3pm
Touch Tour: Saturday 16 November 2023 at 1.30pm
A free pre-performance talk is available to book for Thursday 14 November 2024 at 6.15pm.