Details
Count Almaviva lusts after the delicious Susanna, Figaro's bride to be. The neglected Countess pines for her husband's attentions and, as she tries to make him jealous, love and suspicion abound. Figaro must unravel the threads before he and Susanna can tie the knot. Also performed as
Figaro's Wedding and
Figaro!. First performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna on 1 May 1786 Sung in English
Cast/Performers
Richard Strivens,
Ashley Thorburn,
Marie-Anne Hetherington,
Sarah Castle,
Felicity HammondCreatives/Company
Music:
MozartLyrics:
Da Ponte (after [Beaumarchais])
Company:
Camberwell Pocket OperaDirector(s):
Mark Tinkler,
Rosalind Jones (music / piano)
Design:
Annabel LeeLighting:
Rachel Shipp