Details
Il barbiere di Siviglia. A young English aristocrat arrives in Seville to woo the lovely Rosina. However, she is being pursued by an unscrupulous older man, Bartolo and it is only with the ingenious help of the quick thinking barber, Figaro, that the situation is rescued. Original production supported by Friends of ENO. Running time 2 hrs 55 mins
Cast/Performers
Leslie John Flanagan (Figaro),
Victoria Simmonds (Rosina),
Alison Roddy (Rosina from Nov 12),
Fredrik Strid (Count Almaviva),
Colin Lee (Count Almaviva from Nov 12),
Andrew Shore (Dr Bartolo),
Jonathan Lemalu (Don Basilio),
Graeme Danby (Don Basilio from Nov 12),
Yvonne Howard (Berta),
Toby Stafford-Allen (Fiorello),
Paul Napier-Burrows (Fiorello from Nov 12)
Creatives/Company
Music:
RossiniLyrics:
Sterbini (after [Beaumarchais])
Company:
English National OperaConductor(s):
David Pary,
Alex Ingram (Oct 29 / Nov 12-28)
Director(s):
Jonathan Miller (original director),
Ian Rutherford (revival director)
Design:
Tanya McCallinLighting:
Tom ManningsTranslation(s):
Amanda Holden,
Anthony Holden