Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece. Reflecting the insight and experience of a seasoned performer, Allen’s Figaro is full of humour, subtlety, and wit. Simon Higlett’s sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever, and this time sung in English.

All wedding days are complicated, but nothing compared to Figaro’s. After discovering that his boss, the Count, plots to seduce his wife, Figaro and Susanna must use their wit to outsmart their employer, whilst making it down the aisle.

Mozart’s bubbling, energetic score – conducted by Dane Lam shows his true theatrical genius for getting to the heart of each character. Edward Jowle is Figaro, with Ava Dodd as Susanna. The main cast is rounded out by Ian Rucker making his Company debut as Count Almaviva, Alexandra Lowe as the Countess, and Simone McIntosh as Cherubino.

Revival of the 2010 production

Language:
Sung in English with English supertitles
Translation by Amanda Holden

We are delighted to have some complimentary tickets available for each performance for school groups. To access these, please contact Morag Russell, Engagement Programme Co-ordinator, on [email protected]

Creatives:

Conductor
Dane Lam

Director
Sir Thomas Allen

Designer
Simon Higlett

Lighting Designer
Mark Jonathan

Choreographer
Kally Lloyd-Jones

The Orchestra of Scottish Opera

The Chorus of The Marriage of Figaro

Cast:

Figaro
Edward Jowle

Susanna
Ava Dodd

Count Almaviva
Ian Rucker

Countess Almaviva
Alexandra Lowe

Cherubino
Simone McIntosh

Doctor Bartolo
Edward Hawkins

Don Basilio / Don Curio
Luvo Maranti

Marcellina
Jeni Bern

Antonio
Francis Church