Performances on the 10, 11, 14, 15 & 17 of August 2024
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Location: Waterperry Main Stage
Start Time & Duration: Performances start at 6:30pm. There is one extended dining interval of approx. 1 hr 15. Performances end at approx. 10pm.
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Tickets
General booking opens on the 11 April. Festival supporters have priority booking which opens in advance.
Creative Team
Conductor
Charlotte Corderoy |
Director
John Wilkie |
Set & Costume Designer
Ceci Calf |
Lighting Designer
Holly Ellis |
Repetiteur
George Ireland |
Cast
Count Almaviva
Brenton Spiteri |
Rosina
Esme Bronwen-Smith |
Figaro
Patrick Alexander Keefe |
Bartolo
Kieran Rayner |
Basilio
Smelo Mahlangu |
Berta
Faryl Smith |
Fiorello
Alaric Green |
Listen to The Barber of Seville
Synopsis
Act 1
Count Almaviva, infatuated with Rosina, seeks the help of Figaro, a versatile local barber, to win her affection. Figaro advises Almaviva to disguise himself as a drunken soldier to gain access to Rosina's house, where she lives under the guardianship of the strict Dr. Bartolo. Despite Bartolo's intentions to marry Rosina himself, she is determined to pursue her secret love interest, whom she knows only as "Lindoro." With Figaro's assistance, Rosina writes a letter to "Lindoro." However, Bartolo, suspicious of Rosina's intentions, seeks the help of Don Basilio to thwart her plans. Meanwhile, Almaviva, disguised as the drunken soldier, attempts to woo Rosina but faces opposition from Bartolo. Chaos ensues as identities are revealed, and the situation becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of the police.
Act 2
The Count, disguised as "Don Alonso," presents himself to Bartolo, claiming to have intercepted a letter from Rosina intended for another man. Rosina, recognizing "Lindoro" in the disguise, sings an aria subtly mocking Bartolo. Figaro enters pretending to be a barber and secretly obtains a key from Bartolo. Basilio's unexpected arrival leads to a chaotic exchange where the Count bribes him to leave. Amidst attempts to distract Bartolo, the lovers plan an elopement. Bartolo discovers the deception, causing uproar. With Basilio's confirmation, Bartolo plans to thwart the elopement by revealing Rosina's letter to "Lindoro." During a storm, the lovers reconcile, but obstacles arise as Bartolo interrupts with legal proceedings. Despite a close call with the police, the Count reveals his identity, ensuring the lovers' union and concluding with celebrations of love's triumph.
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Count Almaviva, infatuated with Rosina, seeks the help of Figaro, a versatile local barber, to win her affection. Figaro advises Almaviva to disguise himself as a drunken soldier to gain access to Rosina's house, where she lives under the guardianship of the strict Dr. Bartolo. Despite Bartolo's intentions to marry Rosina himself, she is determined to pursue her secret love interest, whom she knows only as "Lindoro." With Figaro's assistance, Rosina writes a letter to "Lindoro." However, Bartolo, suspicious of Rosina's intentions, seeks the help of Don Basilio to thwart her plans. Meanwhile, Almaviva, disguised as the drunken soldier, attempts to woo Rosina but faces opposition from Bartolo. Chaos ensues as identities are revealed, and the situation becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of the police.
Act 2
The Count, disguised as "Don Alonso," presents himself to Bartolo, claiming to have intercepted a letter from Rosina intended for another man. Rosina, recognizing "Lindoro" in the disguise, sings an aria subtly mocking Bartolo. Figaro enters pretending to be a barber and secretly obtains a key from Bartolo. Basilio's unexpected arrival leads to a chaotic exchange where the Count bribes him to leave. Amidst attempts to distract Bartolo, the lovers plan an elopement. Bartolo discovers the deception, causing uproar. With Basilio's confirmation, Bartolo plans to thwart the elopement by revealing Rosina's letter to "Lindoro." During a storm, the lovers reconcile, but obstacles arise as Bartolo interrupts with legal proceedings. Despite a close call with the police, the Count reveals his identity, ensuring the lovers' union and concluding with celebrations of love's triumph.
Read More on Encyclopædia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Barber-of-Seville-opera-by-Rossini
