Step into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua where Rigoletto, the court jester, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart. In a world teetering on the edge of debauchery and deceit, his only joy is his daughter, Gilda. When the charming but womanising Duke sets his sights on Gilda, his actions set in motion a tragic chain of events where a father’s love and treachery collide in a crescendo of passion and heartbreak.

Rigoletto

Theatre Royal Plymouth

EPSG:4326

Rigoletto Verdi

Venue Cymru

Bristol Hippodrome

Wales Millennium Centre

New Theatre Oxford

Mayflower Theatre

A mainstay of the opera repertory, Verdi's Rigoletto is a thrilling, cinematic experience that first set pulses racing and tongues wagging when it first debuted in Venice in 1851. The gritty production overcame its initial problems with the censors of its day to become one of the world's most widely performed operas, beloved for its memorable tunes and electrifying revenge plot. The Welsh National Opera present their own thrilling production of the classic, directed by Adele Thomas and conducted by Pietro Rizzo.

Director Adele Thomas’ production interprets this rich story of desire and an all-consuming curse. 

Adele Thomas

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 21, 2024 - Feb 22, 2025

Rigoletto Verdi · Welsh National Opera

20 - 22 Feb, 2025

Rigoletto · Bristol Hippodrome

Feb 26 - Jul 19, 2025

Il trovatore · Royal Opera House

Past events

Oct 17, 2024

Rigoletto · Theatre Royal Plymouth

Sep 21, 2024 - Feb 22, 2025

Rigoletto Verdi · Welsh National Opera

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