Supported by a generous gift from the Parry Family

Co-production with Gran Teatre del Liceu

An elegant new production of one of the best-loved of all operas, Mozart's evergreen comedy The Marriage of Figaro. The opera follows the goings on of one day at Count Almaviva's house as his servant Figaro and favourite maid Susanna prepare to marry. A cast of doctors, lawyers, soldiers and even the Count himself try to stop the wedding but will Figaro and Susanna tie the knot and live happily ever after.

The Marriage of Figaro contains some of Mozart's most beautiful and familiar music including the uplifting Overture. The cast includes David Soar, previously a member of WNO's Chorus and now a WNO Associate Artist, making his title role debut as Figaro and international Welsh soprano Rebecca Evans returning to WNO in her role debut as the Countess.

The Marriage of Figaro is sung in Italian with an electronic surtitles screen above the stage carrying a translation in English (and Welsh in Wales) of everything that is being sung - so it's easy to follow all the action! Check when booking your tickets that a view of the surtitles is available from the seats you chose.

The Marriage of Figaro is sponsored by

Conductor Michael Hofstetter (7 Feb - 20 Mar) Conductor Anthony Negus (24 Mar - 17 Apr) Director Lluis Pasqual Designer Paco Azorin Lighting Designer Albert Faura Costume Designer Franca Squarciapino Choreographer Montse Colome