The Barber of Seville is one of the most popular operas by the prolific Italian composer Rossini. This perfect comic opera is one of WNO's all-time favourites - and is the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro (to be performed by WNO in Spring 2009).

Mischievous Figaro, town barber and problem solver resolves to help the love-smitten Count win the beautiful Rosina. It takes all their guile to outwit her possessive guardian Doctor Bartolo who has his own sights set on the same prize. With pranks, crazy disguises and a few close shaves - the whole evening sparkles with wit, humour and sheer good fun.

This world-class cast includes Colin Lee (who performed the role of Don Ramiro in WNO's Cinderella (La Cenerentola) in Autumn 2007), Welsh singers Laura Parfitt, making her debut as Rosina, and Eric Roberts, returning to repeat his role as curmudgeonly Bartolo, and UK debut of American baritone John Moore in the
title role.

'Colin Lee, who could give Juan Diego Florez a run for his money...'
THE SUNDAY TIMES on WNO's Cinderella (La Cenerentola)

'The chief glory of this performance was the Dr Bartolo of Eric Roberts, whose characterisation was masterly, with comic timing to match.' THE GUARDIAN

Co-production with Opera North and Vancouver Opera.

Performed at Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff on: Friday 26th and Sunday 28th September, Friday 3rd and Thurday 9th of October.

Grand Theatre, Swansea: Thursday 16 October & Saturday 18 October at 7pm - Booking is now open.

Empire Theatre, Liverpool: Wednesday 22 October & Saturday 25 October at 7.15pm- Booking is now open.

Bristol Hippodrome: Thursday 6 November & Saturday 8 November at 7.15pm - Booking is now open.

The Mayflower, Southampton: Thursday 13 November & Saturday 15 November at 7.15pm.

Birmingham Hippodrome: Thursday 20 November & Saturday 22 November at 7.15pm.

Venue Cymru, Llandudno: Thursday 27 November & Saturday 29 November at 7.15pm.

New Theatre, Oxford: Thursday 4 December & Saturday 6 December at 7.15pm - Tickets on sale now.

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