Details

Il barbiere di Siviglia. A young English aristocrat arrives in Seville to woo the lovely Rosina. However, she is being pursued by an unscrupulous older man, Bartolo and it is only with the ingenious help of the quick thinking barber, Figaro, that the situation is rescued. Sung in English. Running time approx 3 hours.

Cast/Performers

Deanne Meek (Rosina), Carole Wilson (Berta), Nicholas Sales (Count Almaviva), Garry Magee (Figaro), Eric Roberts (Doctor Bartolo), Richard Angas (ex Feb 25/28 Mar 3/6/11), Mark Ashmore (Feb 25/28 Mar 3/6/11)

Creatives/Company

Music: Rossini
Lyrics: Sterbini (after [Beaumarchais])
Company: Opera North
Conductor(s): Wyn Davies (ex Mar 3/6/11), Martin Fitzpatrick (Mar 3/6/11)
Director: Giles Havergal
Design: Russell Craig
Costume: Russell Craig
Lighting: Gerry Jenkinson
Translation: Robert David MacDonald