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The next production in Rhumbelow Theatre’s Classics Cinema – on the Big Screen programme will be The Royal Opera’s - The Marriage Of Figaro
Taking place on October 20, 2024, the screening starts at 13h00. (Venue opens 60 minutes before show for snacks/drinks) Running time: Approx 240 minutes (incl 1 interval)
NB: start time due to long run time – 13h00
Welcome to the Royal Opera House Season 2024/2025, these presentations are live streamed events, with intervals, starring some of the world’s top performers. They are also recorded for venues such as The Rhumbelow Theatre.
Roland Stansell, who runs Rhumbelow, says: “we are proud to bring you this series of Cinema experiences, as we endeavour to provide entertainment to appeal to everyone.”
Mozart’s witty The Marriage of Figaro opens the Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season 2024-25
David McVicar returns to direct his glorious 2006 production of The Marriage of Figaro at The Royal Opera with a live broadcast to cinemas on September 10.
Ying Fang makes her long-anticipated Royal Opera debut as Susanna, alongside former Jette Parker Artist Jacquelyn Stucker as the Countess. Conductor Julia Jones leads a largely international cast, including Luca Micheletti as Figaro, Huw Montague Rendall as Count Almaviva, with Ginger Costa-Jackson also making her Royal Opera debut as Cherubino.
Mozart’s beloved score is instantly recognisable, from Figaro's ironic farewell to Cherubino in Non più andrai (You shall go no more), to Cherubino’s lovelorn aria to the Countess, Voi che sapete (You who know what love is).
The Marriage of Figaro shines with humanity and wit, making it an enduring classic. Lighting by Paule Constable and set design by Tanya McCallin bring all the drama of one day in a chaotic household fully to life.
Programme information:
The Royal Opera - THE
MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor - Julia Jones
Director - David McVicar
Designer - Tanya McCallin
Lighting Designer - Paule Constable
Movement Director - Leah Hausman
Figaro - Luca Micheletti
Susanna - Ying Fang
Count Almaviva - Huw Montague Rendall
Countess Almaviva - Jacquelyn Stucker
Cherubino - Ginger Costa-Jackson
Bartolo - Peter Kálmán
Marcellina - Rebecca Evans
Don Basilio - Adrian Thompson
Antonio - Jeremy White
Don Curzio - Alasdair Elliott
Barbarina - Isabela Díaz
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Sung in Italian with
subtitles
About The Royal Opera
The Royal Opera, under the artistic direction of Director of
Opera, Oliver Mears and Music Director Designate, Jakub Hrůša, is one of the
world’s leading opera companies. Based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden,
it brings together the greatest singers of our time alongside the most exciting
voices of the future; the Royal Opera Chorus, a world-class orchestra and
leading conductors, directors and creative teams to share inspiring theatrical
experiences with diverse audiences worldwide. Across the Main Stage and the
Linbury Theatre, the Company is renowned for both its award-winning
performances of repertory works and for commissioning new works by today’s
leading opera composers, such as George Benjamin, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Thomas
Adès and the late Kaija Saariaho.
About the Royal
Ballet and Opera
A representative states: “At the Royal Ballet and Opera, we
are making the extraordinary for everyone. Inspiring imagination and igniting
emotion. We are a cultural powerhouse, bringing together two world-class
performing companies in one of the UK’s leading arts institutions. Based at the
Royal Opera House in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, our work is enjoyed
by audiences in our two theatres and globally through our streaming platform,
cinema Season and company tours. Our work in schools and communities up and
down the country is driven by our curriculum linked programmes, specially
designed to inspire creativity, broaden participation and diversify the future
of opera and ballet. These sit alongside industry-leading talent development
projects, regional partnerships, and a raft of daytime events, family
activities, tours, exhibitions and concerts in our Covent Garden home. We are
also expanding our audience through our flagship Young ROH scheme and are
committed to reducing our impact on the environment and aim to achieve net zero
emissions by 2035.
Tickets R175. Food available at the venue. Bar available (no
alcohol may be brought on to the premises)
Booking is essential – contact roland@stansell.co.za or Webtickets
For more information call 0824998636
Limited secure parking available