Details
Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester wants revenge. His beloved daughter, Gilda, has been abducted and seduced by the Duke and he hires a hit-man to assassinate him. Tragedy prevails in Verdi's masterpiece of love, lust and betrayal. Based on Hugo's
Le roi s'amuse. First performed at La Fenice in Venice on 11 March 1851 Revival
Cast/Performers
Alan Opie (Rigoletto),
Peter Auty (The Duke),
Linda Richardson (Gilda),
Brindley Sherratt (Sparafucile),
Leah-Marian Jones (Maddalena),
Toby Stafford-Allen (Marullo)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoCorporate Sponsor(s):
Sky,
ArtsworldCompany:
English National OperaDirector:
Jonathan Miller (original)
Conductor:
Alexander Briger