Details

Count Almaviva lusts after the delicious Susanna, Figaro's bride to be. The neglected Countess pines for her husband's attentions and, as she tries to make him jealous, love and suspicion abound. Figaro must unravel the threads before he and Susanna can tie the knot. Also performed as Figaro's Wedding and Figaro!. First performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna on 1 May 1786 Sung in English with English surtitles. Running time: 3hrs 20mins

Cast/Performers

David Stout (Figaro), Mary Bevan (Susanna), Benedict Nelson (Count Almaviva), Samantha Price (Cherubino), Lucy Schaufer (Marcellina), Jonathan Best (Dr Bartolo), Colin Judson (Don Basilio), Alun Rhys-Jenkins (Don Curzio), Martin Lamb (Antonio), Ellie Laugharne (Barbarina)

Creatives/Company

Music: Mozart
Lyrics: Da Ponte (after [Beaumarchais])
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Jaime Martin
Director: Fiona Shaw
Design(s): Peter McKintosh, Steven Williams (video)
Lighting(s): Jean Kalman (original), Mike Gunning (revival)
Choreographer: Kim Brandstrup
Translation: Jeremy Sams