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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
Cast/Performers
Jonathan Ellis (piano),
Mark Saberton,
Nicholas Sales,
Thomas Eaglen,
Sarah Helsby Hughes,
Lilly Papaioannou,
Darren Clarke,
Matthew Palmer,
Dan Woodhouse,
Eleanor Strutt,
Lorna James,
Serenna Wagner,
Wendy SharrockCreatives/Company
Music:
VerdiLyrics:
Francesco Maria PiaveBook by:
Victor HugoCompany:
Heritage OperaDirector:
Sarah Helsby HughesDesign(s):
Sarah Helsby Hughes,
Thomas Eaglen