The Marriage of Figaro - His Majesty's Theatre

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.

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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

Enhance your experience of The Marriage of Figaro with a pre-show talk on Saturday 13 June at 6pm.

Running time: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes including a 20-minute interval

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