| 09/02/2006 | Opera | United Kingdom |
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Rigoletto at the London Coliseum
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| Posted by Z. Reljic | |
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A tale of lust, deceit, kidnap and vengeance set in the mafia controlled underworld of Little Italy, New York. Verdi's chilling tragedy returns with Alan Opie and Peter Auty. Jonathan Miller’s landmark production of Verdi’s revenge tragedy returns to the London Coliseum, as internationally renowned baritone Alan Opie reprises his role as the ‘magnificently bitter Rigoletto’ (The Times). In this triumphant updating, Mafia-controlled Little Italy, New York, provides the backdrop to a tale of lust, deceit and retribution. Leading British tenor Peter Auty and the mesmerising Judith Howarth join Opie, while the talented young conductor Alexander Briger takes on the intensely melodic score. As poignant as ever, this popular company revival ‘packs a powerful punch’ (Evening Standard). CAST INCLUDES Rigoletto Alan Opie The Duke Peter Auty Gilda Judith Howarth FEBRUARY 9 · 11 · 15 · 17 · 23 MARCH 1 · 10 · 13 Alison Roddy MARCH 16 · 18 · 24 Sparafucile Brindley Sherratt Maddalena Leah-Marian Jones Monterone Hans-Peter Scheidegger Marullo David Stephenson Borsa Scott Davies Ceprano Paul Reeves ---------- Performance dates: Feb 09, 7:30pm Feb 11, 6:30pm Feb 15, 7:30pm Feb 17, 7:30pm Feb 23, 7:30pm - sign-language interpreted performance Mar 01, 7:30pm - does not have surtitles Mar 10, 7:30pm Mar 13, 7:30pm Mar 16, 7:30pm Mar 18, 6:30pm Mar 24, 7:30pm --------------------------------- Tickets from £10. This revival of Rigoletto is generously supported by Peter Moores Foundation Original production supported by English National Opera Trust. Running Time: 2 hours & 40 minutes Pre-performance talk with Roger Parker: Feb 11, London Coliseum, £3 Pre-performance talk with Sarah Lenton: Mar 10, London Coliseum, £3 |
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| Last Updated ( 10/02/2006 ) |
