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

Cast/Performers

Mark Saberton, Thomas Eaglen, Serenna Wagner, Sarah Helsby Hughes, Lorna James, John Anthony Cunninghham, Wendy Sharrock, Nicholas Sales, Matthew Palmer, Eleanor Strutt

Creatives/Company

Music: Mozart
Lyrics: Da Ponte (after [Beaumarchais])
Company: Heritage Opera
Director: Sarah Helsby Hughes
Translation: Chris Gill
Design(s): Sarah Helsby Hughes, Thomas Eaglen
Costume: Martin Worth