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 Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Cast/Performers
Eddie Wade (Rigoletto),
Nadine Livingston (Gilda),
Edgaras Montvidas (Duke of Mantua),
Louise Collett (Maddalena)
Creatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoCompany:
Scottish OperaConductor(s):
Tobias Ringborg,
Derek Clark (Jun 4)
Director:
Matthew RichardsonDesign:
Jon MorrellLighting:
Tony Rabbit