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
Cast/Performers
Mark Saberton,
Thomas Eaglen,
Serenna Wagner,
Sarah Helsby Hughes,
Lorna James,
John Anthony Cunninghham,
Wendy Sharrock,
Nicholas Sales,
Matthew Palmer,
Eleanor StruttCreatives/Company
Music:
MozartLyrics:
Da Ponte (after [Beaumarchais])
Company:
Heritage OperaDirector:
Sarah Helsby HughesTranslation:
Chris GillDesign(s):
Sarah Helsby Hughes,
Thomas EaglenCostume:
Martin Worth