Details

It is the eve of the Battle of Marengo. Napoleon's army has caused chaos and disarray throughout all Italy. Against this background of political turmoil stands Floria Tosca, Rome's famous and most beautiful opera singer. To save her lover, Cavaradossi, she must sacrifice her virtue to the evil Baron Scarpia. Can the power of love and honour ever prevail against the forces of corruption and betrayal? Tosca is a moving and passionate exploration of personal freedom, the cost of ideals and the choices forced on us by love.

Cast/Performers

Cheryl Barker (Tosca), John Hudson (Cavaradossi), Peter Coleman-Wright (Scarpia), Jonathan Veira (Sacristan), Graeme Danby (Sacristan from March 13), Nicholas Garrett (Angelotti), Andrew Rees (Spoletta), Toby Stafford-Allen (Sciarrone), Gerard O'Connor (Gaoler)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Company: English National Opera
Director(s): David McVicar, David McVicar
Conductor(s): Mark Shanahan, Michael Lloyd
Design: Michael Vale
Costume: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting: Paule Constable
Translation: Amanda Holden