Details

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. Sung in Italian with English titles. Lasts approx. 2 hours 15 mins

Cast/Performers

Takesha Meshe Kizart (Floria Tosca), Rafael Rojas (Mario Cavarodossi), Robert Hayward (Baron Scarpia), Graeme Broadbent (Cesare Angelotti), Henry Waddington (A Sacristan / Gaoler)

Creatives/Company

Music: Puccini
Lyrics(s): Giacosa, Illica
Corporate Sponsor: Brewin Dolphin
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Andrea Licata
Director(s): Christopher Alden, Rob Kearley (associate director)
Design: Charles Edwards
Lighting: Charles Edwards
Costume: Jon Morrell