Tosca
T649887441
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.
Archive :: production:T649887441, opera or operetta:S2107, venue:V235
Current production:Work
Production details
Originally set in 19th century Italy, this re-imagined production of Tosca set in a cabaret club in Soho strips away the pomp, ritual & grandeur of Rome, leaving the audience face-to-face with assault, murder, torture and a power hungry criminal determined to destroy two innocent lives. This LGBT version of Tosca centres around a gay couple who become embroiled in a dangerous rival gang war. The gendered power dynamics of the original production on its head, exploring and provoking an audience to engage with their views on gender violence.
