There will be screenings on April 22 at 14h00. (Venue opens 60 minutes before show for snacks/drinks). Running time: three hours (including one interval)
In a pitiless world of luxurious decadence, corruption and social decay, Director of The Royal Opera Oliver Mears sets his scene. In his first work for his own Company, Mears brings Verdi’s masterpiece into the modern world. Verdi’s thrilling Rigoletto pits power against innocence, beauty against ugliness, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano. This special anniversary screening of Verdi’s Rigoletto celebrates 171 years since its premiere in 1851.
The cast includes: Carlos Álvarez (Rigoletto), Liparit Avetisyan (Duke of Mantua), Lisette Oropesa (Gilda), Brindley Sherratt (Sparafucile), Ramona Zaharia (Maddalena), Eric Greene (Count Monterone), Kseniia Nikolaieva (Giovanna), Dominic Sedgwick (Marullo), Egor Zhuravskii (Borsa) and Blaise Malaba (Count Ceprano). The opera is performed by The Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Credits
Music - Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto - Francesco Maria Piave
Director - Oliver Mears
Set designer - Simon Lima Holdsworth
Costume designer - Ilona Karas
Lighting designer - Fabiana Piccioli
Movement director - Anna Morrissey
Tickets R100. Bring food picnic baskets or
buy at the venue. A full bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the
premises). Limited secure parking available.
All seating will be at separate tables and the venue will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members. Covid limit – max 50 %. Strict Covid protocols will be observed.
All tickets must be pre-booked. No walk-ins allowed.
Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or through Computicket.
For more information contact Roland Stansell on 082 499 8636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo, Durban.
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